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Case Congress Knife Value Guide

Case congress knives need pattern-specific comps because small 68s, standard 052s, and large 88s do not share the same value ceiling.

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Common Congress codes

Congress knives usually carry two or four blades on a bowed frame; blade count changes the pattern code and comparable set.

64052630526488638864686268

Bone, stag, pearl, and older handle colors can matter, but cracked covers are especially common value reducers on multi-blade examples.

Value drivers

Correct 052, 68, or 88 frame matched to blade count
Four blades with full profiles and strong springs
Older bone, stag, pearl, or clean shield details

Condition pitfalls

Two-blade and four-blade congress knives mixed together
Cracked covers hidden near pins
Shortened secondary blades ignored

Baseline value bands

Congress pages need blade-count discipline; small and large frames do not share the same value ceiling.

poor: $14-$35
good: $45-$105
excellent: $120-$240
mint: $250-$460

Compare current Congress listings

Start with the exact code, then add era or handle material only when those details are visible on your knife.

64052 6488 6388

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