congress knife

[rank]

could any one tell me what is the logic behind a congress knife ?
why two blades the same ?
ie . two sheep-foot and two small blades
why ??
many thanks

 

[eisman]

Congress patterns don't all have matching pairs of blades. But really, you're in the wrong formum looking for answers. Try going here: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1102196-Let-s-Congress

 

[leghog]

Sharpened less often.

 

[Planterz]

Traditional knives often had/have redundant or semi-redundant blades. The muskrat has 2 thin clip blades for skinning. The congress is favored for carving. The moose has a long clip and a long spear. The more blades you have, the longer you can go without needing a whetstone. Remember that steel "back then" wasn't as nice as we have today.

 

[rank]

will do , may thanks

 

[rank]

thanks Aaron
the blades usually on a congress are sheep foot - not skinners,
but , i get your point on blade edge retention , that makes sense
many thanks

 

[22-rimfire]

Different blades for different purposes. The muskrat pattern was mentioned above. If you ever did much skinning, you need a backup knife and the second blade provides that backup.

 

[kwackster]

This thread needs some pics, so here's my Great Eastern Cutlery Tidioute Congress,

 

[rank]

great pics kwackster

just got this old John Brimble - cleaned it , and sharpened

real pleasure to sharpen , they dont feel soft like 8cr blades , just nice to sharpen