hen&rooster congress MOP

[Pete1977]

My brother recently informed me that he got this a couple of years ago for about forty or so dollars, and although he thought he lost it, he may still have it, and if he finds it, I can have it.

I'd like some input on this knife, i.e. the pros and cons of carrying/using a congress, and this particular one.

thanks.

Peter

 

[Bastid]

Pros:
ya got 4 blades in a small package.
No one will ever think that someone who carries a slip joint is a mall ninja .

Cons:
Modern H&R is a decent knife, but don't expect edge holding characteristics of CPM steels or even ATS-34 or AUS-8.
The knife is going to be a tad heavy for it's size compared to knives with AL and TI parts.
Tough for mall ninjas to open one handed .
Pearl will take some care - carry it in a pouch or in your pocket all by itself or it will get dinged up or cracked.

 

[Pete1977]

well, no word on the H&R yet, he's going to my parents' house thur, and he said he'd look then. BUT....I did pick up a Queen 2 blade congress in cocobolo and D2.

Thanks Bastid for the info.
In my line of employment (Mall Ninja), 4 blades are better than one for hanging out in the food court.