Congress 88's

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I got some gems in the mail, can't help but be proud of these two.

Feel free to share your congress knife pics

6488 LP rough black
6488 xx/USA transition
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Wow what a couple of beauties! I especially like the rough black...great pick ups ::tu::
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I really like those two. Good pick ups.
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The long pull XX knives are really rare and some of my favorites. Congratulations ::tu::

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Great 88's. I love that long pull! Excellent scores.
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I love them, I can't imagine the conditon getting much better

I appreciate the kind words, the rough black is special to me. M

I have another congress coming in tomorrow, you're in for a treat :)

Feel free to share some congress pics, I love this page, hoping to liven it up when I can: I can talk knives all day.
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Real Beauties you got there Zach!
Great pickups for sure. Congratulations on those.
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Nice, knives look great...

myself i think ...

The rough black are the best looking knives Case ever made... strictly Meat and Potatoes


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Wow!! Very nice vintage Case. Man, those are just beautiful. ::tu::

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Thanks, I have a bone long pull in the mail along with a 5391 xx, and 6294 xx

Hopefully they're up to par with these two, gave up half my collection for them anyways :)
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Those are some great acquisitions. Congratulations on those beauties.



This is the only Case Congress I have and it's just a half Congress but with our current political situation, I think that might be better than a full Congress.
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XxTestedxX here is a 65-69 5488 I have. I've also
got a 65-69 6488 but don't have a pic handy.
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I found it. Tucked away in my download folder
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gsmith7158 wrote:XxTestedxX here is a 65-69 5488 I have. I've also
got a 65-69 6488 but don't have a pic handy.
Greg those are nice.

I have a USA 5488 as well, the mark side is about the same but the pile side is gnarly.

That red is Cherry :)
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Wonderful group of knives guys ::woot::

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