Let's Congress

[Wolfsschanze]

My first Large Congress...happened upon a great little brick and motor family store (happed to be a Case Gold Dealer) and they had this...2008, Case Classic...Large Congress, 1/2 stops...nail breaker too...but nice.

 

[TsarBomba]

Queen's #32 large Congress (4" closed) in D2 -- beauty and brawn:

 

[Modoc ED]

Nice Queen.

 

[chuko]

A few of my NYKCo congress knives
Charles

 

[major_works]

^^^ The jigging on the brown Congress is wonderful!

 

[TsarBomba]

Nice Queen.

Thank you, ED! It doesn't get out enough lately. I should really wedge it into an Old Friends Friday one week.

A few of my NYKCo congress knives

^^^ The jigging on the brown Congress is wonderful!

Agreed! That NYKC is absolutely stellar, Charles! :thumbup:

I'll be carrying this monster German Bull along with some other belt-breakers for tomorrow's Titanic Thursday theme:

 

[VermontEdge]

Hey hey! Paul asked me to write up a review of my new GEC 61 congress so that's what I'm doing!

I was taken right away by the aesthetics of the pattern, and after carrying it for three days I have to say that I'm liking it just as much in person! The handle is a great size for me, and the weight is substantial but still very comfortable for carry (I'm using a KSF "insider pocket slip").

The pull on one spring is noticeably lighter than the other, which I actually like. None of them are nail breakers and all have great walk and talk.

I've already sharpened all four blades to my liking and have really been loving having this in my pocket. I'm new to traditionals but this knife is really showing me the joys of slipjoints!

Here are some pics. Thanks!

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[pmew]

Hey hey! Paul asked me to write up a review of my new GEC 61 congress so that's what I'm doing!

Thank you very much VE!

I do not have a version from GEC which has the spear (or large pen as I think they called it). I also don't have one with the sheepcliffe mains so it's good to hear that it's working nicely for you, I was worried that they might have tried to put too much into the wells but evidently not.

Can you tell me, does the frame have a steel liner within the brass on both sides or just the mark side?


- Paul

 

[VermontEdge]

Thank you very much VE!

I do not have a version from GEC which has the spear (or large pen as I think they called it). I also don't have one with the sheepcliffe mains so it's good to hear that it's working nicely for you, I was worried that they might have tried to put too much into the wells but evidently not.

Can you tell me, does the frame have a steel liner within the brass on both sides or just the mark side?


- Paul

You mean a steel liner between the wood and the brass?


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[pmew]

You mean a steel liner between the wood and the brass?


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In between the blades and the brass liner, there is a steel insert that allows a little more room for the crimped blades to move - this assists in the anti blade rub department. I'm away from home on a course so I can't check my own #61 four blade, I know that my #61 half congress has this on just one side, and on your picture it's evident on the mark side but I can't tell if it's on the pile side too.


- Paul

 

[VermontEdge]

In between the blades and the brass liner, there is a steel insert that allows a little more room for the crimped blades to move - this assists in the anti blade rub department. I'm away from home on a course so I can't check my own #61 four blade, o know that my #62 half congress has this on just one side, and on your picture it's evident on the mark side but I can't tell if it's on the pile side too.


- Paul

Hey Paul,
I think I get what you mean but here's a picture

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[pmew]

Both sides - thanks for the pictures. I always marvel at congress knives, and the skill of the cutlers who make them. Thanks again mate


- Paul

 

[OLd_gUY]

Far from the class of most pics that are here, but I thought I'd show my latest whittler.
F & F is good and it's sharp. Under, as in UNDER - $15.00.
I haven't really done anything with it yet, but if I notice any probs, Ill be back.

 

[Icky Thump]

 

[veitsi_poika]

Boker 1973 Wiss

 

[JustinR]

A few of my NYKCo congress knives
Charles

Love that jigged bone congress. I've been hunting for a knife just like that but haven't come across anything decent in the wild. I usually have filthy nails from working on everything from tractors to 2 stroke equipment.

I usually carry a little pearl handled lobster to help dig grease out of my nails but I love the congress frame.

Recently found this little Henckels 4 blade but the nail file tip has broken off. It's off at the spa at the moment.

 

[johnny twoshoes]

 

[biglmbass]

Nice one, Johnny. The stainless GEC half congress is super sweet. I skipped right over that honey bone when these first came out, but regret it now.

 

[Ajd3530]

Anyone ever carry a GEC #13 Speaker Jack as an edc? I'm really fancying one of the few factory 2nds left on retail. Figured that big ol' sheepsfoot (lambsfoot?) would come in real handy opening/breaking down boxes and would really shine in the kitchen.

 

[B.F.U]

Anyone ever carry a GEC #13 Speaker Jack as an edc? I'm really fancying one of the few factory 2nds left on retail. Figured that big ol' sheepsfoot (lambsfoot?) would come in real handy opening/breaking down boxes and would really shine in the kitchen.

I've carried my #13 Office Knife aka Clerk. It was a good office knife for opening package, breaking down boxes, etc

If you could let me know where there are #13s available that would be cool