I can't agree more. It's a great knife and an even better giveaway. That is very nice of you. The silver alox is classic but I also like some of the colored alox, beautiful pieces of work.
I have had a Soldier since 1983 (basically the same as the Pioneer) and if anything I like it more than when I bought it. Actually my Soldier is a Wenger but when it comes to Soldiers the Victorinox and Wenger are virtually the same as they were made to the same specs. My next purchase will probably be a Pioneer X.
I really love Alox scales. Your soldier sounds awesome and I bet it could tell many cool stories. My Pioneer comes everywhere with me now, as it replaced my Spartan.
In my humble opinion as a collector & user of the Victorinox Pioneer is that the Pioneer X is the ultimate Gentleman's knife for daily pocket carry however if its an all round multi-purpose PTK ( Pocket Tool Kit ) that you need in your pocket as an EDC then the King of PTK's is the 91mm Huntsman with the 85mm Evolution EvoGrip S17 as a slightly smaller alternative ( Note that its a blade lock knife & therefore not legal in the UK - fortunately I no longer live in the UK ) . My daily carry consists of 1 fixed SAK - the Midnight Manager on my key chain with its useful mini-tools, LED & pen and then I carry as a 2nd knife a Gentleman's knife , either a 93mm Pioneer or Pioneer X, a 111mm Garant ( Nomad version ) or an 84mm Cadet. When I need a PTK then I forgo the Gentleman's knife & carry a modified 91mm Huntsman ( I have 4 in different colours ) with Plus scales, a Firefly ferro rod in place of the toothpick, a tinder spiral on the corkscrew held in place by a mini-screwdriver & a SwissQlip attached for convenient pocket carry.( Alternatively I carry the 85mm EvoGrip S17 ). As for the Spartan , I have 6 collectable versions but never carry one as an EDC as its 'tool deficient' & prior to carrying the Huntsman I was carrying a 91mm Climber ( also with Plus scales ) as my urban EDC of choice for a number of years because it has the scissors like the Pioneer X but eventually I went over to the Huntsman because of the wood saw , scissors, medium sized blade & other tools makes it the most versatile of SAKs and at 4 layers it is still easy to pocket carry .
This is a great write up Steve, thanks for taking the time. I need a cadet, I love the coloured scales. I do agree that the scissors feature is super handy. Personally I like the slimmer two layer bodies but I carry medical sheers with first aid kit
@@AlphaPews Happy Wednesday to you AP, I have Liked the page & Subscribed , I am Subscriber #847. I own 3 84mm Cadets, a red, a black & a light blue (the 2020 limited edition -I bought 2 this year when they were on sale - 1 as a collectable & 1 for EDC ) . The Cadet and even the Pioneer/X's fit into the ticket pocket of my jeans & if I am wearing trousers then I carry them in a small Skai ( artificial leather ) slip so they don't get scratched by other things in my pocket. Talking of 2 layers I don't recommend the Compact as an urban EDC , I bought one , its far too overpriced just because it has Plus scales & a scissors & IMO its much better value to buy a Climber ( even though its 3 layers ) & fit it with Plus scales ( it worked out cheaper & I have retro-fitted 3 Climbers with Plus scales ), its got better tools, is not noticeably much wider or heavier & Plus scales come in at least 7 colours ( red, black, green, yellow, white, dark blue, translucent sapphire blue & rubi red ) so you are not stuck just with the 'boring' standard red the Compact comes in.
I've got a few of those the very same Swiss knife but the version i have all have numbers on the backs of the blads they don't look as new as your one looks👌 but my farmer x is the one and only i love it more than any other Swiss army knife this one would be a good one for the city but I like a Swiss army knife with a lot of tools thanks for sharing i missed this one👍
@@name5949 Happy Monday William, I have a large collection of Pioneers & Pioneer X's but never bought a Farmer probably because I had already a number of Huntsman with their excellent wood saw & I now also have an 111mm Outrider ( a black scaled pre-2017 model with slide lock ) which has the largest size wood saw in the Victorinox range
Great video! I had to take the key ring off and it is perfect now. I bought a solo to make a lighter carry and same perfect size but the pioneer made it back into the pocket. The awl is such a valuable tool when you have it. And really missed when you don't. Thank you for making the video.
Ah thank you. Appreciate your kind words. A fellow viewer suggested grinding off the keyring tab. They said the same, perfect pocket carry. I myself don't go anywhere without it. Stay awesome 👌
lookds like a totally amazing knife...like an ounce of sheer quality in your hand... i have the spartan which i use in the kitchen, for opening, bottles, wine, tins, and packaging...amazing tool. i have the rambler on my keychain, got scissors, nail file, bottle opener phillips, and flat screw driver and tiny blade...wonderful knife and tiny. but i like to carry another knife in my pocket for fruit and stuff, this looks like it could be the one i need....i have the climber...but its a 3 layer plastic and a little bulky for pocket carry... this pioneer looks like the missing piece of the jigsaw.... great stuff.
The Pioneer is my favorite SAK. I own several variations of this SAK! My urban carry is the Pioneer/Soldier and the Pioneer Farmer is my field carry. I carry them in a leather pancake sheath on my belt. I have found this method of carry to be the most comfortable and secure method. Quick access to remove, no velcro or snaps to fumble with. I don’t miss having the scale tools, the tweezers don’t really have the ability to remove a deep splinter or thorn. I can scrape a stinger, thorn or splinter from my skin with the edge of the awl or main blade. Never honesty found much use for the tooth pick.
I carry my Pioneer a lot and give it high marks but for the can opener which to me is totally useless. True, it has a small screwdriver at the can opener tip, but I would rather have a true Phillips head than the combo unit. I do own a proper can opener and a proper cork screw at home and it strikes me as impractical to have those features in a small pocket knife. Other than that, I love the Pioneer.
I had to remove the key ring from the pioneer by grinding it off. I like the awl better than the blade on the electrician. I bought the electrician for the same reason.
When I carry the Pioneer I wish it had a woodsaw. But when I carry the Farmer I wish it had a wine opener to impress the ladies around here. But when I carry the Camper I wish it had the scissors to impress the ladies around here even more. And when I carry the Huntsman I get so pissed of how thick that thing is I go back to the Pioneer. It's a conundrum! 😀 PS: I actually like all of them, plus the Waiter, Spartan and Forester. But it's sooo hard to choose. I also want an Alox Bantam lately. Oh God!!!
Best comment so far! You have good taste good sir. Wood saw is defo useful as are a decent pair of scissors. But Alox all the way. I've seen some custom saks that you can get all of those tools in one three layer knife but they are big bucks. Bit too rich for my daily use and if lost or broken not worth the tears
I recently bought my first alox knife, the Pioneer X. I lie everything about it except for the damn scales. They're entirely too slippery compared to the celador scales on my Super Tinker. In over 40 years, it's the first mistake I've ever made buying a Victorinox
Ah man. I feel the pain. I retired my spartan which has some sentimental meaning for me. So at least if I lose this I won't cry too much. The silver colour helps on the forest floor. Pops nice so easy to find day or night. Stay awesome
The awl is what makes this knife perfect. 👍
Its got a perfect balance, fast and light, not bulky to carry.
You're totally right.
@michaelcolloton6971 still running this daily. its so balanced with the two layer design.
I can't agree more. It's a great knife and an even better giveaway. That is very nice of you. The silver alox is classic but I also like some of the colored alox, beautiful pieces of work.
Coloured alox is super nice!
I have it in black , it quickly became my fav EDC .
With black scales! I've only seen them in pictures they are so nice
Really appreciate the comparisons with other models and the funny editing made me chuckle.
I have had a Soldier since 1983 (basically the same as the Pioneer) and if anything I like it more than when I bought it. Actually my Soldier is a Wenger but when it comes to Soldiers the Victorinox and Wenger are virtually the same as they were made to the same specs. My next purchase will probably be a Pioneer X.
I really love Alox scales. Your soldier sounds awesome and I bet it could tell many cool stories. My Pioneer comes everywhere with me now, as it replaced my Spartan.
In my humble opinion as a collector & user of the Victorinox Pioneer is that the Pioneer X is the ultimate Gentleman's knife for daily pocket carry however if its an all round multi-purpose PTK ( Pocket Tool Kit ) that you need in your pocket as an EDC then the King of PTK's is the 91mm Huntsman with the 85mm Evolution EvoGrip S17 as a slightly smaller alternative ( Note that its a blade lock knife & therefore not legal in the UK - fortunately I no longer live in the UK ) . My daily carry consists of 1 fixed SAK - the Midnight Manager on my key chain with its useful mini-tools, LED & pen and then I carry as a 2nd knife a Gentleman's knife , either a 93mm Pioneer or Pioneer X, a 111mm Garant ( Nomad version ) or an 84mm Cadet. When I need a PTK then I forgo the Gentleman's knife & carry a modified 91mm Huntsman ( I have 4 in different colours ) with Plus scales, a Firefly ferro rod in place of the toothpick, a tinder spiral on the corkscrew held in place by a mini-screwdriver & a SwissQlip attached for convenient pocket carry.( Alternatively I carry the 85mm EvoGrip S17 ). As for the Spartan , I have 6 collectable versions but never carry one as an EDC as its 'tool deficient' & prior to carrying the Huntsman I was carrying a 91mm Climber ( also with Plus scales ) as my urban EDC of choice for a number of years because it has the scissors like the Pioneer X but eventually I went over to the Huntsman because of the wood saw , scissors, medium sized blade & other tools makes it the most versatile of SAKs and at 4 layers it is still easy to pocket carry .
This is a great write up Steve, thanks for taking the time. I need a cadet, I love the coloured scales. I do agree that the scissors feature is super handy. Personally I like the slimmer two layer bodies but I carry medical sheers with first aid kit
@@AlphaPews Happy Wednesday to you AP, I have Liked the page & Subscribed , I am Subscriber #847. I own 3 84mm Cadets, a red, a black & a light blue (the 2020 limited edition -I bought 2 this year when they were on sale - 1 as a collectable & 1 for EDC ) . The Cadet and even the Pioneer/X's fit into the ticket pocket of my jeans & if I am wearing trousers then I carry them in a small Skai ( artificial leather ) slip so they don't get scratched by other things in my pocket. Talking of 2 layers I don't recommend the Compact as an urban EDC , I bought one , its far too overpriced just because it has Plus scales & a scissors & IMO its much better value to buy a Climber ( even though its 3 layers ) & fit it with Plus scales ( it worked out cheaper & I have retro-fitted 3 Climbers with Plus scales ), its got better tools, is not noticeably much wider or heavier & Plus scales come in at least 7 colours ( red, black, green, yellow, white, dark blue, translucent sapphire blue & rubi red ) so you are not stuck just with the 'boring' standard red the Compact comes in.
I've got a few of those the very same Swiss knife but the version i have all have numbers on the backs of the blads they don't look as new as your one looks👌 but my farmer x is the one and only i love it more than any other Swiss army knife this one would be a good one for the city but I like a Swiss army knife with a lot of tools thanks for sharing i missed this one👍
@@name5949 Happy Monday William, I have a large collection of Pioneers & Pioneer X's but never bought a Farmer probably because I had already a number of Huntsman with their excellent wood saw & I now also have an 111mm Outrider ( a black scaled pre-2017 model with slide lock ) which has the largest size wood saw in the Victorinox range
I'm after a black scaled sak, they are just stunning.
I love mine.
It's a great little edc tool and perfect for those little moments you need it. I always have mine by my side.
Totally agree, you are a man of great taste clearly
I love my pioneer, everyone seems to obsess about the scissors but personally I find them unnecessary if you already have a sharp knife
100% im with you on that. plus maybe they cant use a sharp knife. lol. stay awesome
I carry a black pioneer, silver bantam, and signature classic as my edc. Pretty sure the can opener is also a bit beefier on the pioneer.
Nice carry options! 🤟
Treated myself to a new Victorinox Swiss Army Knife after out chat.
Which one? 😎
Alpha Pewpew The Hiker in traditional red.
classic
Such a nice knife 🔪
She's a keeper for sure
It's the best knife I once put some hinges on a shed door just using the pioneer
I agree, can do shed loads Dan 😘
Great video! I had to take the key ring off and it is perfect now. I bought a solo to make a lighter carry and same perfect size but the pioneer made it back into the pocket. The awl is such a valuable tool when you have it. And really missed when you don't. Thank you for making the video.
Ah thank you. Appreciate your kind words. A fellow viewer suggested grinding off the keyring tab. They said the same, perfect pocket carry. I myself don't go anywhere without it. Stay awesome 👌
I just got a farmer in alox and I'm ready for shtf,emp or zombie apocalypse lol. I had a alox long ago and got the fever again
Hi David, they are lovely pocket knives aren't they, mine is with me 100% of the time. I'm looking for a black scaled farmer next.
lookds like a totally amazing knife...like an ounce of sheer quality in your hand...
i have the spartan which i use in the kitchen, for opening, bottles, wine, tins, and packaging...amazing tool.
i have the rambler on my keychain, got scissors, nail file, bottle opener phillips, and flat screw driver and tiny blade...wonderful knife and tiny.
but i like to carry another knife in my pocket for fruit and stuff,
this looks like it could be the one i need....i have the climber...but its a 3 layer plastic and a little bulky for pocket carry...
this pioneer looks like the missing piece of the jigsaw....
great stuff.
I carry this daily. It's a beautiful tool
I have had mine for a few years and it has been the best knife ever had
Couldn't agree more, it's a top daily carry option
Farmer x perfect all around .
Good choice sir 😉
The Pioneer is my favorite SAK. I own several variations of this SAK! My urban carry is the Pioneer/Soldier and the Pioneer Farmer is my field carry. I carry them in a leather pancake sheath on my belt. I have found this method of carry to be the most comfortable and secure method. Quick access to remove, no velcro or snaps to fumble with. I don’t miss having the scale tools, the tweezers don’t really have the ability to remove a deep splinter or thorn. I can scrape a stinger, thorn or splinter from my skin with the edge of the awl or main blade. Never honesty found much use for the tooth pick.
I prefer the Alox scales and how streamlined the overall package is. Feels so sturdy and robust, compared to the conventional plastic scales.
Agreed! Great choice mate! 👍
Thanks for the visit
The awl can be such an underrated tool
For sure
I second this comment. I am always needing the awl to adjust my belt and many more things. I actually have rebought this knife because I miss the awl.
It's always with me. Great tool
Its my favourite swiss army knife, it has all the essentials
I'm same at the moment
I carry my Pioneer a lot and give it high marks but for the can opener which to me is totally useless. True, it has a small screwdriver at the can opener tip, but I would rather have a true Phillips head than the combo unit. I do own a proper can opener and a proper cork screw at home and it strikes me as impractical to have those features in a small pocket knife. Other than that, I love the Pioneer.
Great suggestion imagine if you could custom design direct from victorinox omg would be so cool
Great knife, thanks for the giveaway
my pleasure sir
I like the Electrician better. No key ring and a second blade. Pioneer is great though.
To be fair that one is a good shout
I had to remove the key ring from the pioneer by grinding it off. I like the awl better than the blade on the electrician. I bought the electrician for the same reason.
I with thinking to dremel it off, but I couldn't bring myself to it. I was looking at custom scales, but they are crazy expensive
I'm so glad the US allows us to carry locking knives and knives of different sizes.
tis a shame here, I like so many of the auto folders!
Awesome knife!!! Please count me in.
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When I carry the Pioneer I wish it had a woodsaw.
But when I carry the Farmer I wish it had a wine opener to impress the ladies around here.
But when I carry the Camper I wish it had the scissors to impress the ladies around here even more.
And when I carry the Huntsman I get so pissed of how thick that thing is I go back to the Pioneer.
It's a conundrum! 😀
PS: I actually like all of them, plus the Waiter, Spartan and Forester. But it's sooo hard to choose. I also want an Alox Bantam lately. Oh God!!!
Best comment so far! You have good taste good sir. Wood saw is defo useful as are a decent pair of scissors. But Alox all the way. I've seen some custom saks that you can get all of those tools in one three layer knife but they are big bucks. Bit too rich for my daily use and if lost or broken not worth the tears
C'est le génie de victorinox
Absolutely superb
Merci Dan.
Great comment! I feel your pain... LOL
at long last somebody shows the tool from inside out all the details from a closeup
Appreciate your views. Thank you
Nice I’m in.
boom
I recently bought my first alox knife, the Pioneer X. I lie everything about it except for the damn scales. They're entirely too slippery compared to the celador scales on my Super Tinker. In over 40 years, it's the first mistake I've ever made buying a Victorinox
I'm the opposite, I love the scales. They are slim and the knife just looks and feels class. Maybe it will grow on you?
Only thing it's missing is a clip.
Personally I like some paracord and a nice Diamond Knot, but clips are useful too.
@@AlphaPews I hear you. I just don't like things dangling. So clips are my choice for securing knives and tools.
@@ballwizz23 Google it , there's clips you can buy .
@@ronnietarnacke5153 Yeah but you have to drill a hole into it... This kind of thing should come with it standard or at least as an option.
@@ballwizz23 fair enough
I'm watching this literally after I lost my red Cadet of one and a half years.
Ah man. I feel the pain. I retired my spartan which has some sentimental meaning for me. So at least if I lose this I won't cry too much. The silver colour helps on the forest floor. Pops nice so easy to find day or night. Stay awesome
Beefy
why thanks 😊
Best knife ever for me i have a silver , blue 2020 and a black . It's solid , classy ,and beautiful merci... 💙🖤🤍
I wish I had a black one! They are so slick
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