"Congress Roundup" - Let's see your Congress Pattern Knives

[iahunter3]

This congress was the first traditional that I had bought in 20 years. Since then I've bought a few other patterns.
I believe it was a 2008 model Henckles.

 

[Humppa]

You congresses are great pieces of craftmanship! Congratz on all of them. The only one I own is a nice RR Congress. I gonna make a pic at some time


Kind regards
Andi

 

[Will Power]

I've a few Congress, Böker, CASE, RR and a Half Congress Northfield. Interesting idea for a knife but never really warmed to them, find them too bulky. Last week I bought a cheap but good RR Mini Congress in Red Bone about 3.25". Now this has really pleased me, a delightful very small and versatile knife. In this case, smaller is better for the Congress.

 

[black mamba]

GEC half congress in elk stag

 

[Humppa]

Rough Raider Medium Congress with Orange Bone handles

a better pic of the handle color

and a size comparison (closed) with the Medium Stockman Yellow CV

Kind regards
Andi

 

[LEGION 12]

Just got this beauty today my first congress sure it wont be my last .

 

[Psyop]

This is the only one I have

 

[RRR1977]

I only have one Congress pattern, and it is this CRKT:

I haven't used it too much, just a little whittling here and there. I hope to get some more use on it later, but I am still rocking my stockman for the traditional of the month.

 

[jakemex]

Rough Raider Medium Congress with Orange Bone handles

a better pic of the handle color

and a size comparison (closed) with the Medium Stockman Yellow CV

Kind regards
Andi

Wow, that's a nice looking color orange, even when the light isn't just right! Pretty knife!

 

[markpmc]

The only one I have happens to be my best stag. Carrying it this week while @ the home office. Back to my stockman on Friday

 

[user knife]

This congress was the first traditional that I had bought in 20 years. Since then I've bought a few other patterns.
I believe it was a 2008 model Henckles.

That knife is a bit older than 2008. If you are interested in trading it just let me know. I have the same knife in SS. Good loooking knife you have.

 

[Modoc ED]

3 5/8" Fight'n Rooster Congress Jack w/MOP covers and carbon steele blades.

 

[Stich2442]

First ED, that is a beautiful congress jack, really nice I like the MOP scales, second I need to give you credit for my new Boker congress, after seeing your Case in the first post, I've been casually looking for a congress with 4 different blades ever since, your Case really sparked my interest, I really like stockmans for their utility, but mostly used the sheepsfoot blade at work , but I am finding that I really like the utility of the congress with 4 different blades, two straight edges, & two with point and belly.

The J.A Henckels made by Boker I've had for many years

Nortfield #62 courthouse whittler was my Father's Day gift.

Boker 5474 Stag gift to myself

Pete

 

[Gevonovich]

Pete, your #62 Courthouse Whittler is just beautiful!! Everything about that knife sings.

 

[Modoc ED]

Very nice Stich !! Glad I could influence your interest in the Congress pattern.

 

[jwren]

Stich2442 - I really like that Boker 5474 - having 4 different blade types on a Congress is a great idea, wish more makers would do that.

 

[akadave2]

Two 4 1/4 inch monsters...One Queen, one Winchester, so both Queens

The 3 5/8 inch little brother to "The Banana".

 

[Stich2442]

Pete, your #62 Courthouse Whittler is just beautiful!! Everything about that knife sings.

Thanks my friend as you know my wife & daughter treat me very well.

Ed, thanks, it's a pattern I sort of didn't think about much anymore, but after you posted your Case I kept a eye out, now that I've been carrying it for about two weeks I cannot deny its versatilely, at 4 1/4" it can handle any task, especially with the choice of for different blades.

I agree with you also Jwren, more cutlers should offer a congress with 4 different blades, I'm finding it more versatile than a stockman, never thought I'd say that but it is a great setup for all around utility.

 

[Kcuff]

I will get a pic of mine when I get off work. It is a 2001 Case XX Congress with Barb Wire Bone handles. Love it.

 

[Hammer67]

It's taken me a while to warm up to Congress styles, but once it "clicked" I've come to really like them. The #61 is hardly noticeable in my pocket and the blade combo just works.