W.R. Case & Sons Four Blade Congress
Item #: CS-SH10747
$82.95
2023 Shot Show Exclusive
The Congress pattern is one that was created specifically for the American market in the earlier part of the 1800s. President Abraham Lincoln was carrying a six-bladed version the night he was shot. The pattern is easily recognized by the shape of the handle and the fact that the blades fold out of the curved side of the handle. This version from Case has four blades.
These knives were ordered in January at the 2023 Shot Show in Las Vegas and are limited to the quantity that was ordered by dealers at that show. The blade steel is Case's Tru-Sharp Surgical stainless at 54-57 Rc. The little knife is impressive, with jigged bone handle scales dyed to a brilliant red with an oval American flag shield. The nickel silver bolster on one end is etched USA (obverse side only), and the other one is plain. This is a traditional slipjoint with brass liners. The four blades are two 1-7⁄8" modified sheepsfoot blades, a 1-1⁄2" clipped pen blade and a 1-3⁄8" pen blade. Measures 3" closed. Weighs 1.5 oz. Made in the USA. Suggested retail is $118.70.
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TypeFolder
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BladeSheepsfoot - Clip - Pen
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Blade Length1-7/8" - 1-1/2" - 1-3/8"
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FinishMirror Polish
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Blade SteelTru-Sharp
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Rockwell54-57
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LockSlip Joint
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BolstersNickel Silver
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LinersBrass
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HandleJigged Bone
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Closed Length3"
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Weight1.5 oz.
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OriginUSA
Case Knives
W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company is an American manufacturer of traditional pocket knives, limited edition commemoratives and collectibles. It makes American made traditional pocket knives in a variety of patterns, blade styles, and handle materials. They are particularly well known for their specialized dying process - creating beautiful and colorful bone handles. Case prefers to use their proprietary Tru-Sharp stainless steel. Tru-Sharp sharpens and polishes easily and is enjoyed by collectors all over.
The roots of the company span all the way back to 1889. W.,R. Case & Sons notably made knives in World War 1, notably the M3 Fighting Knife for servicemen and the V-42 stiletto for the Devil’s Brigade. They also made knives for NASA astronauts for when they touched back down on earth and were waiting to be picked up. The Case Company is currently owned by the Zippo Manufacturing Company, based in the same city, which is well known for their Zippo lighters. You can see great synergy between the companies as they share equipment and expertise like inlaid dyed bone handles and laser engraving machinery.
W.R. Case & Sons Four Blade Congress
