The Best Keychain Victorinox Knife - The Mini Champ Alox
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- Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
- The Victorinox Mini Champ Alox is the best keychain Victorinox knife you can buy. This review explores why the Victorinox Mini Champ Alox offers the best combination of functionality, size, weight and looks. This review also compares other Victorinox knives in the range including the standard Mini Champ and Midnite Mini Champ and also the Victorinox Manager and looks at each individual Mini Champ tool in detail.
My name is Jonathan, I have a passion for all things 'gadget, travel and EDC' which has filled both my personal and work life for many years. This includes sourcing, reviewing and product development and the creation of two UK national retail chains. Find out more here: • About Jon Gadget - Who...
This channel is here to help you find great travel and carry gear on the back of solid and detailed reviews along with years of experience. I also hope to give you ideas and inspiration when it comes to everyday carry gear, travel gear and gadgets, which make life a little bit easier and perhaps more fun.
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Contents of this video to help you navigate:
00:00 Intro
00:22 The Mini Champ range and dimensions and weight
01:45 The main toolset explained
05:12 The medical toolset explained
12:15 Tool recap
13:15 Other alternatives
15:30 Victorinox Manager option
17:35 Summary
18:20 Victorinox Medical Knife pictures
19:05 Outro
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background aesthetic everything about these video's is just high quality and an actual review
Thank you for the kind comment - really appreciated 🙏
@@JonGadget yes, compliments on your lighting and video work. Very professional
@@j78987 really kind, thank you 😀
One trick I've learned with the MiniChamp is to fold out both the bottle opener and the nail file for some added stability when cutting with any of the blades. It sounds silly but try it! Each of the two tools will essentially counteract the folding mechanism of the other and they're not going anywhere.
The added length effectively makes the mini a full-sized Victorinox and it'll sit quite firmly in your hand.
great idea - thanks for passing that one on 👍👍
Genius man. Did u find it out on your own? Very useful trick. Don’t hesitate to share some more
I also find this trick to be useful when operating the scissors as well as the blades. This design of the layout must be on purpose.
Sur ces mini couteaux une bonne solution est d'utiliser une boucle en cordelette sur l'anneau : on passe le petit doigt dedans et ça permet de positionner le couteau fermement en bout de main pour peler une pomme ...
A great upgrade or customisation would be to swap out the standard blade for a full size 91mm pen blade 😀
Couldnt see anyone else say it but might have missed it. The Wire cutter is actually used in combination with the knife. The wirestripper keeps the cable in place, then you let the knife "fall on" the wire. Turn the Wire around and pull :)
A very interesting video because for me, I'm 'medical' in a helicopter emergency service where once I performed minor surgery on a casualty who had a fish bone caught in his throat. I used an SAK awl with some fine thread to ease out the offender, took a while though the casualty was sedated. ...I have a number of SAKs, but this mini champ has definitely got my interest, and not just for peeling oranges! 😋 Regarding the nail file tool, I used a fine diamond rod to make an angled edge in one side so the tool could easily be used to cut the jacket of copper wire. Also I carry a small magnet situated , ie behind the corkscrew because magnets always come in handy and you can magnetize a philips of flathead driver. Wishing you all the best, Wendi UK. 🌻 PS. Toothpaste will polish off most scratches on the red plastic scales, also clean to a shine some blades.
Thanks for the great insight and feedback 👍
One of my most used tools on a swiss army knife is the toothpick. Just comes in so handy. Scissors get a lot of use too.
I hear you! I use the toothpick all the time.
Thanks so much for the history of the physicians knife and the incorporation of some of the tools into the mini champ alox. It adds provenance to the evolution of the current knife. Well done!
Thanks Bruce 👍
I've carried the base mini champ for years and I love it. I've always thought about pulling the trigger on the Alox version but I just haven't been able to justify it since my current SAK is still a workhorse. The hooked blade is an excellent package opener and an overkill letter opener. One day I'll buy one but for now, I'll stick with old faithful.
I really appreciated the history of where the tools originated. I purchased the midnite manager and I'm currently waiting for its arrival. love the versatility of having the toothpick and tweezers but the ALOX does look the business. Great review mate.
I've just bought one yesterday and it's currently on it's way to me. Super happy such a knife exists, and at a reasonable price too!
Forgive me if I missed you mentioning, but FWIW the combo tool ( w/the phillips driver), is also slightly magnetized. It's a nice little handy plus as well.
Good point which I forgot to mention 👍
Great review, Jon! Loved the history behind the medical tools. I feel the orange peeler would also be excellent as a fish gutting tool in a pinch. Can easily hook in and open the belly without getting into all the gunkies
This has got to have everything I like about Victorinox into one great package and for only 50 quid! What a must buy. ❤
Great video and historical information about the tools included on this product. Thank you for your consistent creative content.
Thanks Chris for the feedback 🙏
The "cuticle pusher" is an excellent tool for removing limescale around taps, without damaging the chrome or enamel.
It's a cocaine spoon.
Coke.
As an urban carry, the pen is mightier than the knife. A pen earned its importance at the bank when someone has stolen the last pen or the remaining pen is being used by an extremely slow user. The pen earns its place when the waitress has delivered the bill to your table but given an overworked pen without ink. I carried that attractive Alox Classic for years until I finally surrendered to plastic scales.
Good argument. Manager is a good choice.
@@JonGadget The cellidor scaled version of this also has the pen on one side and a red LED flashlight on the other side. It's called the Midnite Minichamp.
Pen's are everywhere now. The appear out of nowhere. I don't remember buying a pen, yet I always have had one.
@@moslimislam5714 it's a Bic lighter for the writer
I have to agree with Mr. Gadget’s choice and logic.
Great review and nice to see the history on some of the tools. This has been my pocket EDC 10+ years now. I have tried the others but the combination of size and unique tools makes this the best choice for pocket carry. I have about 15 other Swiss Army Knifes of the larger variety but they some how just don’t cover the everyday aspects like this one does. Everyone who knows me knows I have this on and I always get asked to use it!!! This is the best EDC ever!
First of all, its an AMAZING review! But what probably is more important for you, your video is fantastic! Audio, Lighting, Background, Cuts, Close-Ups, Content, just every little thing seems perfect!
Cheers from the Victorinox Country, Switzerland
Hi Dave, thanks for the feedback, that's really nice to hear, it does take a long time to edit these videos so I'm really happy when people take time to let me know they appreciate it 🙏
This has rapidly become my favourite channel.
Another superb review 👌🏼
That is really kind of you to say 🙏
I just bought this in an Amazon sale. This review convinced me.
Victorinox Philips-head screwdrivers have a _phenomenal_ tip. Every last one of them.
After watching several videos on this knife I decided to purchase one. I wanted to let you know your video was by far the best review. Thank you! Jeff
I've also seen the cuticle pusher described as an ear spoon. I narrowed the scoop down on mine and created a small screwdriver tip like on the larger Victorinox can openers. The little tip works perfectly on both slotted & phillips eyeglass screws.
Excellent video on the Alox Mini Champ. I have the red handle version and like it a lot, although I don't carry it much. I am a retired nurse and regarding the "cuticle pusher". That blade can be seen on many versions of the old "Doctors pocket knives" and from my research, I believe that it was indeed originally for scooping powders for perscription mixing. The pill counting/separating came along later.
Again, thank you for another great, informative video.
Thanks for the feedback, great to get your insight 👍
This is the best review of the mini champ I’ve seen. Definitely will purchase to add to my EDC.
Thank you for the kind comment 😊 I'm glad it was helpful.
I love your work Johnathon! Many thanks! 🙂👍🏆
Best knife review I've seen! Got to have one now.
Thanks Dave for the great feedback 👍🙏
Although I love the completeness of the mini champ in 58 mm department. I believe that the rambler manager is a better suit for the size paired with nitecore tube. I had a rambler and swapped the pen scales of a signature into it making a DIY Victorinox Manager. I feel like for the most of the job it does have the most useful tools. Recently save a life with its help.
this is the best review of the mini champ on RUclips.youve done a great job mate.
Wow, thanks! much appreciated
Outstanding reviews Jon. I just found the Mini Champ Alox at a great price on Amazon and ordered it. It's been on the radar for years. SAK fit and finish is always a joy to behold. Every SAK has an understated resonance that inspires.
I have this knife. Regarding the totally useless 'Cuticle Pusher', I have actually begun to find it useful!!
How? As a replacement fingernail! My thumb nail became quite weak and cracked recently and I started using the cuticle pusher instead and it works a treat. Opening up very firm clips on boxes, opening can pulls, even levering out the awl on a Ranger Grip which I find difficult even when my nail is normal! Basically, where using a fingernail is difficult, try the cuticle pusher.
Great video!!
Love the MiniChamps!
My EDC it's a model with cellidor scales, but often switched to a beautiful Alox model.
The one I never left back it's the Classic Alox, a very slim model, no matter which other multitool or knife I carried that day
you can go far wrong with a Classic Alox 👍
Great review, I’m going to end up picking one up and adding it to my keys for sure!
Thank you so much for this video. Because of your presentation I bought one and I’m really satisfied. Jo from Québec.
That's great to hear Jo - thanks for the feedback
Enjoyable reviews, keep after it sir!
Thanks for sharing your experience and well considered pros & cons.
I use the cuticle pusher / pill sorter as a spatula when applying baking soda to CA glue in order to accelerate curing.
Interesting, thanks for sharing!
Great review. Today I bought a minichamp for my keychain in replacement of my midnite manager (broken over several years of use). This video helped me on my decision. Thanks!
I'm pleased it was useful - thanks for the feedback
I've got a version of this knife , non alox, which has all these tools and a pen, tweezers and tooth pick. Just brilliant.
Been looking for a keychain knife for a while. You've sold me on the Alox.
Entertaining (packaging that is “the opposite of frustration free”) and as always informative. Excellent video sir. Thank you!
Thank you Timothy - feedback appreciated 😃
Great informative video. The history aspect is a lovely touch.
Very nice video! Thank you for the high quality recording, careful script and interesting comments.
I carry a Manager as my EDC and couldn't be happier. I also considered the minichamp but it has many tools I don't consider as useful, and the manager offers the tweezers and a very useful pen on top of that. You never know you need it until you do, and I find it super nice to have it always with me. The combo tool is magnificent, I love it.
The scratches you mention are quite subtle (8 months with mine) but I personally believe they add to its "personality"? I sure don't mind them.
I also carry a veri tiny nitecore tiki flashlight and a dual type a and type c usb flash drive.
Thanks again for the effort, it is appreciated :)
Thanks for the kind feedback and for sharing - sounds like ideal carry choices
Your background with the gadget shop etc makes you my go to Swiss knife channel first up.😃👏👏👏
thanks - that's great to hear 👍
Wonderful historical aspect of the review.
Quality breakdown as always 👍
I got this for the cuticle pusher! It works great
I would replace the cuticle pusher with a miniature metal saw. But I think I'll be buying it anyhow. Thank you for your very detailed presentation!
My favorite to carry while at home or in the city is the Tinker. For weekend hikes / camping I really like the Farmer because of the wood saw. And recently I also attached to my car fob a small Signature Lite in onyx black to add a light and a pair of scissors which are the two things I miss in the other two. Keep up the good work, I really like your videos, well thought and well produced.
Great feedback Rafa and all good choices. As you might have seen I favour the Compact and Huntsman with similar thinking and I always carry a Rovyvon a8x for a light. I appreciate the comments on the channel, it's good to know what people think. I hope to get out and about more latter this year for a change of background!
I've EDC'd the Midnite Mini Champ (this tool combo but with the red LED activated by pushing on the Vic shield, plus the ballpoint pen on the other scale) since around 2005 or so. I own several copies of these as well as about half dozen different color Alox Classics. I also got an Alox version from a limited run before these Alox versions were mass produced. These are great little knives and I've disassembled then reassembled a large home office desk with just this and a Leatherman Squirt P4 already, because they were the only tools I had on me at the time.
Does your manager not have a file on the backside of the flat screwdriver? Mine does.
Comment #2: The 'cuticle pusher' isn't the most useless tool at all. I normally use it to scoop lip balm when it falls below the tube line. You know when that happens and you can no longer apply the lip balm? You can use that tool to scoop it up. When it comes to creativity, the sky is the limit. There are no useless tools on a Victorinox knife. The name 'cuticle pusher' is misleading.
nice 👌
but you should switch to a beeswax or beef tallow-based lip balm (which usually come in little pots), and ditch the chemically stuff 👍
I push my cuticles with it daily.
I thought this tool was originally sharpened in the medical tool as a courette (scraper).
Felix would sharpen it and carve a spoon😅
@@Sam_T2000Burt’s bees comes in a traditional lip balm package and they’re as natural as it can be
Not sure about the Alox MC but the Manager Phillips head screwdriver has a magnetic tip. This does not come in to play very often but occasionally can be very useful for picking up tiny items like a pin or small piece of metal you dropped down in a groove.
My way of choosing is by what I have used/needed over a long period of time. For me the scissors and pen and bottle opener (cap lifter) have proven very useful over time.
This is a wonderful video, very nicely produced and informative! I definitely will be picking up one of these if they are still in production! Great job!
My mini chanp alox lives on my housekeys and I use it daily without fail, the best knife I've ever owned.
Fun and informative 😃 Thanks 👍
Fwiw, the cuticle-pusher/coke-spoon also works excellently at cleaning out earwax, if you have the dry type (sorry if that’s tmi). I have used the little metal cuticle pushers that come with cheap nail kits for years for this purpose; it’s great to see it incorporated into a keychain tool I can keep on my person.
Is the cutical pusher good? As a cutical pusher
You just found the perfect use point for me. Cotton buds are useless on dry wax 😅
NEW TO YOUR CHANNEL! I LOVE IT… because you do such a great review AND list every detail with links is Paramount, ! I just purchased this Champ knife and I am absolutely sure I will like it and I also got the Key Smart clips from your other video. I really think you are the best person to do what you do and you are very easy to listen to and understand. Also love your background……..Cheers from the US
Wonderful review! MY Mini Champ has the light and the pen added to the 8 tools. It is handy when using a very small pouch like the Alpaka Hub pouch. One can eliminate carrying the flashlight and the pen in such a small pouch and utilize the space differently. Not your EDC but quite useful when carrying just the smallest pouch.
This cuticle pusher is very useful for chemists who often weigh in tiny amounts of fine cristalline or powdrey chemicals on a microgram scale for calibtation solutions and many more...and is referred to as a spatula.
I also use it to mix epoxy two component glue or to handle small objects that you do not want to handle or contaminate with your fingers, like nuts, washers, tiny screws or unknown substances.
This is an excellent review thank you
So, that's it, I was going to get my first Victorinox SAK today, and I had bought the Classic SD Alox, then I decided to look around for reviews, and after your video I cancelled the purchase and I'm now getting an Alox Minichamp.
Really good review.
Hahaa me too!!
Amazing video again, Jon Gadget!
I had no idea the Alox would be this much thinner. Got it on the wishlist now
I would also like to point out that I appreciate the timestamps a lot 😌
Thanks Eyal as always. Great to get your feedback. Also, good to know you like the time stamps as it takes a bit of time and an extra step to get these in. I think sometimes people just want to jump to the conclusion which is fine by me.
@@JonGadget
You know what, this SAK isn't leaving my head.
I use this type of flat spoon (we call it "lab spatula" here) about twice a week to measure powders on a scale in my labaratory, and the spatulas keep getting lost.
The citrus peeler / plastic opener looks very useful to me (the oranges are great here 🍊)
The sharp tip knife looks amazing.
It's a shame Victorinox Israel isn't selling this at the moment. Hope I find a way to get one soon!!!
@@ELaster1 sounds like you are the perfect person for this one! I don't know how it works but are you not able to purchase from US or UK? I purchase quite a lot of things from the US that are not available here.
@@JonGadget
Postal and Customs services here are horrific unfortunately. Anything blade-related can be confiscated by them without notifying you and you have nothing to do about it most of the time -- OH you have a new upload must watch!
@@ELaster1 I didn’t realise, what a pain 😕
Love your vids! Keep em coming!
Thank you 🙏
Awesome video as usual, I really enjoyed this one 👍
Fantastic video I learned a lot. I peel my oranges 🍊 with the can opener
Hi Howard, I might give that a go!
Great review! Thank you
Thank you
Great review as always Jon 🥃🤙🏻
Really well made and very informative! Enjoyed watching it 😁👍
Thank you 🙏
WOW, Incredible review......You sold me!!! on the Alox Mini Champ. I recently retired, (kind of) my Executive that I've carried for 30 years. I started carrying the Classic SD again, but after seeing this review, I know I will be much happier with the Mini Champ in Alox. plus it will be closer in size then the mini SD is to my Executive...58 vs 74mm. Thank you again for introducing me to this knife. Funny you mention about the "Pill" blade on the Minichamp, I always felt the same way for 30 years about the "Orange Peeler" on the executive....I don't think I ever peeled a single Orange, LOL......
Thanks again Sonny - really pleased channel is useful for you 😊
Very useful and informative review :) thanks :)
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Really good video Jon. I have found the smaller Alox knives quite hard to get hold of as they seem to be highly sought after. I have a Classic in Alox which is brilliant but I now have a mission to get the Mini Champ.
it is really nicely put together 👍
I think I might need this Alox. Looks awesome :)
That cuticle pusher is awesome for loosening stuck jar lids. If you sharpen the bottom front edge of the spoon it's great for scraping out rounded stuff and whittling
You really need to start getting royalties from Victorinox because this is the 3rd video I've watched that resulted in an almost immediate buy. Well done and keep it up
Thanks for the feedback Calvary - I am focussing on good ones 😀
To use the wire stripper, open that tool and the knife blade then close the stripper with the wire in its slot, then also close the blade on the wire and gently rotate the whole knife around the wire, cutting the insulation before pulling it away.
Another great and educational video. Victorinox have tools for everyone, such a big variety. I used to have on my keys sd classic for nearly ten years, such a great little knife, helped me so many times. My new favourite keychain is the compact, it is bigger but I don't mind the size. Cheers.
I love the Compact too Storn (as you might have seen) as my EDC.
Great video quality!
Excellent review thanks
Very good presentation and video. Enjoyed it.
Jon this video got me too buy several of the mini champ’s for myself and wife, and daughter.
I'm glad it was useful 👍
_I'm thinking of this to replace the silvertech climber on my key lanyard. It's a lot smaller , I love the wharncliffe style blade and I always have another SAK in my bag anyway. In alox for sure_
I have to check this one out it seems very useful.
It's a lot of tools in a very small form 👍
Carried a black one on my keychain for many years, it had aged really well for the disproportional abuse it has received over the years. The black coating was gone but it had some character. After I moved to Vietnam I kept it with a carabiner at my moped key for some time and just noticed I lost them. Watched this great review while shopping for similar tools. Decided to buy another one at the end of the day. Thanks for the content and hope the person who found it on the street also puts it to some good use.
Good to think someone might be delighted with their find 😊 thanks for sharing
@@JonGadget Forgot to mention. You can deploy that useless spatula to extend the length of the handle, specially for the precision blade. As they open in different directions it will not close on itself. I find this useful not to give me more grip but to have more control when doing detailed work. The spatula resting on the back of your hand gives more stabilisation.
Great work, keep them coming!
@@soupappreciator8977 great feedback 👍 thanks for sharing
The Mini Champ is on my knife wishlist. I have watched a dozen or so videos. Yours is by far the most informative. Thank you.
Thanks Richard 🙏
I actually carry a midnight mini champ myself. It’s truly one of my favorite mini tools, what with the pen and all. If you extend the main screwdriver it makes it a full sized pen to write with, the light is bright enough to help you around in a dark place, and the rest of the tools have seen good use.
@@dakotasummers1585 great feedback - have you compared it with the Midnight Manager for a slightly smaller package?
@@JonGadget the only other mini victorinox I have is a Classic, I carry an Explorer as my full sized Sak, and I haven’t found a pair I’d rather have
@@dakotasummers1585 a lot of people like the Explorer - not many SAKs have the magnifying glass - I may end up getting one too.
I have the red mimichamp with a ballpoint... Love it....
Great video, thank you! I’m a big fan of wharncliffe blades and have been carrying them for years, but this will be the smallest one I have. I’ve done a ton of research on SAK’s the last couple of months, and have a Huntsman and Explorer, but thanks to you I’ve picked up a Compact and this mini champ Alox. Really appreciate your expertise, and learn the most from you as well as Felix Immler.
Thanks for the great feedback - really appreciated 🙏 Great choices there. I am also a big fan of Felix, he is the true expert 😊
Hello yoo choob!
@@davidsaxby5400 🤣🤣🤣
With the pill sorter tool, I suggest that another use was for the insuflation of snuff and for transferring tobacco snuff from a larger tin to a smaller one for carrying with you throughout the day.
First video of yours I've seen. Excellent. Subbed. Now I'm off to buy another knife. Well, when the video ends. Thanks 😊
Great to have you onboard 🙏
I love that little minichamp and have carried it for years in a small pouch on my belt that also holds a leatherman squirt. They both fit snugly and perfectly together in the pouch and you can attach the pouch to the belt without unbuckling the belt. The pouch has a snap/velcro closure and the pouch itself is very rugged nylon. Heavy snaps on front and back--the pouch is bomb proof. I have several of these pouches but can't tell you the name or where I bought them. Probably an Army/Navy store but I don't recall. A quick search on the Internet did not turn it up. Love your videos!
sounds ideal 👍
Not that most viewers are ever likely to use it for this function, but in an emergency one would use the wharcliff blade to perform a cricothyrotomy, not tracheotomy (which is more difficult and has higher risk of complications). Great review! 😎
Great video, thank you!
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Great video, thank you so much 🌿🌷 !
thank you 🙏
I ordered one now! 🤩
Outstanding overview, thank you!
awesome review. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Wow never knew about these medical series... thanks for sharing!
My daily driver for close to 3 years has been the little midnite manager and I've found that toolset a 100% useful.
Loving the channel and it would be great if you would consider testing out swiss cards in your future minimal wallet reviews... :)
Cheers
Midnite Manager is a great option - especially if you don't carry a separate light 👍 I will put Swiss Cards on the list.
Nice Video! I personally carried the minichamp for some time but switched to a Manager.
To me the minichamp has redundant blades and a rambler/manager is a better option with the same functionality.
SwissBianco makes a rambler with alox scales (as thing as a classic)- which is great knife but having it custom gets expensive. The classic blade opens the same way as the keyring which is not as good as the manager/(rambler)
In a manager openning both screwdrivers extends the handle for use with a knife or a pen or a keyring might help with holding a knife.
I really like to have a ball point pen and a slot for firefly fire-starter in my case. I flattened the screwdrivers edge to use as a striker. Midnight version is not as practical and gets very thick - with flashlight on a cellphone the tiny light is scales is obsolete.
Having a pen on a keychain is very usefull for signing a check or leaving a note. I also use the pen insert to open the door from outside if locked or it may work to press a reset button. Also the manager is less expensive then alox minichamp which is also a plus in case you loose it or it will get borrowed with no return. ;o)
Great review
Being a veterinarian, I love this little knife. Thanks
thank you
Nice review. I find the Classic SD has the crucial tools for me: knife, scissors, and nail file. I used to carry a Rambler, but I found that I never used the combination cap lifter/small Phillips driver. Not once, and I carried that Rambler for years. Eventually I just came to prefer the smaller size of the Classic. I must say....that orange peeler tool does look useful......
Thanks for feedback Jack 👍
I like your website it is very informative and you make it very interesting
Jon,
I watched your video and found this knife interesting . I’m a Gizmo kind of guy and your question on the pill sorter or cuticle tool could also be used as a scrapper if you sharpened the end .
When I look at the price of single purpose knives , a knife @ $66.00 with multiple tool functions is a bargain . Besides , it’s a gentleman’s knife . Who doesn’t want to be a gentleman. 😁
FYI this is the second item I have purchased based on your reviews .
Great review! The SAK trivia is a nice touch.
Thanks Mike