Farmer X has my vote as well. I do find it a little chunky for an EDC knife but it's perfect for most situations. It's my #1 choice for hiking and camping and is a great tool for a handyman. It dispenses with some of the silly tools and focuses on what you need.
Put the X in your front pocket , your lady friends might think it’s an Erection !Seriously tho ; I like a bit of bulk / mass in handles ; here in Canada ( with cold hands , ( fingers feel like wooden offcuts ) , it’s not a bad thing !
@@crux314 You can easily wear it in a standard pant or shorts pocket but you're going to feel it . Keep in mind this is a 4 layer knife. I wear it in my pocket all the time. Would I want it in my back pocket while driving - probably not. If you want a true disappear in your pocket type knife that you could wear with anything check out the Victorianox Bantum. A good balance between those two for you might be the Victorianox Army 7.
Great video demonstrating the features, thanks. My 2 cents; the benefit of an Alox is really the slim profile, so the perfect Alox for me would be one that has the best tools in the most slim profile. I'd love to see a two layer 93mm alox with the big scissors, big blade and bottle-opener multi-tool (bonus points if they add a file on the side). Essentially the pioneer X but dropping a layer by removing the can-opener and punch. That would be perfection. Closest to date for me is either the pioneer x (but a bit large) or the bantam (but smaller knife/no scissors).
Thanks for the review of a lovely selection of these great knives - I have carried Pioneers for more than 50 years as my edc knife. Just my perspective of course, but good weapons handling to me, means never allow any blade to snap back without control. Always keep hold of it and ease it home. Also, never complete opening by touching a cutting edge or point. When you are cold, wet, tired or in any other way distracted, the correct muscle memory is to handle the blades like they may bite you.
I have a small collection of 9 different SAKs, largely due their ability to be EDC in the UK (discounting the locking models). In the Alox range I use the Bantam as my literal EDC knife as it so slim, has the tools needed most around the home & garden and the lack of key ring save my trouser pocket linings! The second is the Farmer X, bought as a replacement for my 1984 Huntsman as the main blade wore out (cannot find a way to restore the sharpness). The presence of both the wood saw and scissors is ideal for my camping trips. 😃
The Farmer-X has been my go-to when I'm in the woods, almost since the day Victorinox introduced it. It does everything I ever ask from a knife/multitool. Can't find a better all-around knife, for the size and weight. I also keep one in my Altoids tin PSK; fits perfectly.
Very nice rundown of your faves. I have both a Farmer X and Pioneer X. Between the 2, I much prefer the PX for regular carry. I thought the Farmer X would become my favorite outdoor knife, but that still goes to my Woodsman. It's chunky but it has everything I need out in the woods. If I had a top 5 Alox it would have to include the Mini Champ. So many functions in a very small size.
The thing about the mini champ is it has lots of tools, but functionality wise I really don't think it's much different than a classic sd alox. If you go through the tools there's lots of duplication, e.g. 3 blades, a file/flathead/nail tool that are in effect adding no functionality beyond the single file/screwdriver tool on the classic. In reality the only useful tool beyond the classic SD that exists on the mini champ (IMO of course) is the phillips multi-tool, which is a good one, but not sure it's worth twice the height/weight/cost.
@@SlipjointSawyer I like your posts , here in Canada we can ( within reason ) carry pretty much any edged tool we want ; that said I usually carry a Vic Spirit MX Clip , an Alox mini Champ , and a 93 mm Alox of some type ! Typically an Electrician for work , and a Pioneer X for play !
In Re: Slipjoints , I’m glad my initial training ( by my Grandad ) was on Slipjoints ! ( Case , Victorinox , etc ) . While I like locks , I don’t totally trust them !
Great list, the Farmer X was the first Alox Victorinox I picked up. The Cadet is probably my number one just because it is so compact but all great options. Thanks for sharing!
I’ve always loved the Farmer for my outdoor/yard work knife, but the Farmer-X put it over the top. The saw is perfect for cutting down small saplings that try to take over the yard, and has helped cut openings for electrical boxes in drywall and other mundane tasks around the house.
@@SlipjointSawyer The extra thickness from the addition of the scissors makes it even more comfortable in the hand than the regular Farmer, which is pretty comfortable already. I wouldn’t hesitate to trust it if I had to for a “one tool” survival challenge if it were all I could take into the woods for an overnighter.
All great pocket knives for sure ! I have to admit I thought you were going to have the Pioneer X as No 1 because of it's slimness. Incidentally, a feller I'm acquainted with has the Victorinox 2 as his gardening knife. The hawk bill blade is great for de-budding, pruning, and taking cuttings apparently. He ended up having to buy two as his wife pinched his first one lol !
I wish they would make one with just blade and scissors only, with max blade length you can EDC in UK. Would be very nice and slim to attach to keychain.
The electrician is my favorite and daily pocket knife. Two blades like most classics, the sheepfoot blade is great, and the awl and base tools makes it so versatile in a very compact package.
All good ones! I think I’d go for the Electrician because it doesn’t have a key ring, and I love that little mini sheepsfoot blade. Good stuff as always, mate! 👊🏻
Lots of love for SAK Alox here, and why not? Great to see all these together and you could have them in any order tbh. Also like the Bantam, but it's impossible to pick a favourite. The only one I don't have is a Farmer X. I'm also one of those who's shelled out extra for a couple of the special editions, 2021 and 2022.
Great video, thanks. I have never bought a Swiss Army knife but have two which I received as gifts, the oldest was back in about 1985. I use them both regularly for many different reasons. I really fancy the Pioneer X, so your review was helpful. Cheers!
Great video, I own a pioneer x and I absolutely love it. I'm gonna ask Santa for a farmer x though, like you said, a great all rounder. Merry Christmas to you and your family, keep the videos coming pal. Merry Christmas to all the Slipjoint Sawyer Followers as well, stay safe and have a very happy new year xx
I love the alox soldier! I edc my birth year model and although they are now getting expensive I picked up a job lot many years ago for very little cash !
👍 Nice over view of these knives. The Pioneer X is my EDC in-town carry and the Farmer X is my EDC carry when camping, hunting, or fishing. So, I 💯% agree with your #1 & #2 choices.
Cheers and thanks for sharing your views. As is I already have the Pioneer X and Compact which I rotate with a Classic SD. Been eyeing the Farmer X but its a 4 layer and although the saw is great to have but for me whether its required or not. The cadet is very slim profile which can be considered too. May I know what sharpening tool that you use to maintain your blades? Cheers 😁
My favourite Swiss army knife is not a Victorinox at all but a 1961 pattern Wenger Soldat or Standard Issue manufactured in '95. I far prefer the bail it has to the keyring on the Victorinox versions. The reamer, or punch as you call it is a fantastically versatile tool.
I love victorinox . Have bought many over the years. I end up giving them away when I use them because people are always interested. I have recently started carrying the pioneer x . Thikness it's okay and surprisingly I don't miss the other tools as I thought I would. I pull it out of my pocket more than my Bugout on most days. Great video, thanks bro.
Those of us who never leave the house without our folders really appreciate Alox scales because it IS so thin. My father, a minister, purchased an early Alox scaled knife around 1974 and carried it everywhere. It fit well whether he was out camping or preaching at a prayer meeting in his suit. It has great form factor and the scales have good gripping surface. These folders are also very durable...his is good today as when he carried it out of the shop...!!
Very good SlipJoint. Your top two are also mine. But I love all of the Alox models, heck I’m a SAK nut 🌰 period I love them all there just a great bang for the buck of a MultiTool. Plus I can’t stop flipping open my flathead and Phillips tool, great fidget tools for sure. 😁👍
I've never seen a 93 mm with "Victorinox" on the engraving plate, only 58 mm. But the colored ones often come with a shop/group logo since it's required by Victorinox.
@@SlipjointSawyer I have no idea why Vic had this idea, but since 2014 I believe, they require a marking of the shop/group who ordered that specific run of colored Alox, either on the blade or in the back. I don't get it.
A theoretical Alox 7X would be my perfect EDC. The basic Harvester has seen more use that many other multitool I’ve even owned (I use it for light trail maintenance). Add a pair of scissors in there? Perfect!
As much as I use the awl, if they ever offered a Farmer with the sheepsfoot in place of the awl it would be my new favorite. A sheepsfoot is the safest way to perform any piercing operation with a slip joint, which is basically the one thing SAK's dont do terribly well, but I simply cant bring myself to sacrifice the small screwdriver/ can opener.
Can you imagine If Victorinox did an xl alox scale that had the pen,tweezer, toothpick and pin, I would be one of the first to buy one! Great video once again mate😊👍
To begin with, I'm not a big fan of the alox tools, but .I'd put the Pioneer X ahead of the Farmer X, simply because I almost never need the saw. If I'm going someplace outdoors where I might need a saw, I'm probably carrying my Rangergrip 79, which has a considerably longer and therefore more useful saw.
Happy Thursday Slippy, I have to deduct you 10 SAK Master points, you missed out the out & out best Alox EDC knife, the 58mm Alox Mini-Champ! I rate it more practical for daily pocket carry and actual use than the 93mm Alox Pioneer X and the 84mm Alox Bantam
TBH I'd prefer the small pruning blade(box opener) instead of the small blade. Don't like the "X" as I really don't like the scissors. I don't find them useful day to day, and rarely use it. I DO however enjoy the Pioneer... the size is more comfortable than the Cadet for regular use.
Cadet is one of the most underrated model but for Alox line, I find Cadet proportion looks the best. It is not the best one and only VSA knife choice, cuz then I’ll nominate Pioneer for that (One and only VSA is best equip with scissors). But when you have other VSA then that’s where the Cadet shines. Days you don’t need all tools, it is your best friend. And it is plenty capable for most tasks, leave the rest for other models.
My pioneer with the keyring cut off is my favourite edc, are you a VSAKSCS member btw? If not i would highly recommend joining ,my last club knife was a green cadet with a saw!
@@waynesellers4078 You might have a Soldier,which is the same as a Pioneer but doesn't have a keyring but should have a number on the tang. The year of production
I've carried swiss army knives for over 28 years and It a shame that because of the backwards knives laws that you cannot carry the more modern models that are safer to use because they have locking blades and even modern pocket bushcraft survival knives with blades less than 3 in are still blanned because they are Spring assisted opening but aren't switchblade knives and even the swiss army champ suddenly become illegal to carry because of the change in the way the main blade is measured it used to be just the cutting edge but now it's the whole blade from tip to handle Hilt some of which is the hinge and not the blade
Ive caried a swiss tool daily in the uk for years, it never leaves my side and transfers from my work clothing to whatever im wearing in the evening. I really wouldnt worry, as long as you dont threaten anyone no one is going to be bothered. I also carry a pioneer x. I have a many folding technically legal knives that would be farr more intimidating than my swiss tool.
I hope you have your money saved to buy the sexy 2023 Winter Magic Alox Cadet coming out Oct. 16th. I will be buying a few as investment pieces for the future. I wish they would have made it a 93mm Alox Electrician
When you say “the alox pioneer is basically a cadet , but alox” that’s not really true bc it’s missing the fact that it is a bigger blade and a bigger screwdriver. I also didn’t know (at some point) that the 2mm of difference in the body made for a fatter blade and screwdriver
Try and improve your blade discipline. Don't use the blade edge to complete blade opening (demonstrated here on the awl and the file). You may get the wrong blade and it only needs that one time to ruin your day & dexterity 🚑 Good vid, nice measured summary but as some folk say, missing the alox mini champ, though I prefer the celador versions for the scale tools on these.
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Farmer X has my vote as well. I do find it a little chunky for an EDC knife but it's perfect for most situations. It's my #1 choice for hiking and camping and is a great tool for a handyman. It dispenses with some of the silly tools and focuses on what you need.
🤘🏻 awesome
100% !
Put the X in your front pocket , your lady friends might think it’s an Erection !Seriously tho ; I like a bit of bulk / mass in handles ; here in Canada ( with cold hands , ( fingers feel like wooden offcuts ) , it’s not a bad thing !
Hi- Is it comfortable enough o wear it with out a pouch and with normal clothes (not cargo pants).
Thanks.
@@crux314 You can easily wear it in a standard pant or shorts pocket but you're going to feel it . Keep in mind this is a 4 layer knife. I wear it in my pocket all the time. Would I want it in my back pocket while driving - probably not. If you want a true disappear in your pocket type knife that you could wear with anything check out the Victorianox Bantum. A good balance between those two for you might be the Victorianox Army 7.
Great video demonstrating the features, thanks. My 2 cents; the benefit of an Alox is really the slim profile, so the perfect Alox for me would be one that has the best tools in the most slim profile. I'd love to see a two layer 93mm alox with the big scissors, big blade and bottle-opener multi-tool (bonus points if they add a file on the side). Essentially the pioneer X but dropping a layer by removing the can-opener and punch. That would be perfection. Closest to date for me is either the pioneer x (but a bit large) or the bantam (but smaller knife/no scissors).
Thanks for the info brother 🔥🤘🏻
Thanks for the review of a lovely selection of these great knives - I have carried Pioneers for more than 50 years as my edc knife. Just my perspective of course, but good weapons handling to me, means never allow any blade to snap back without control. Always keep hold of it and ease it home. Also, never complete opening by touching a cutting edge or point. When you are cold, wet, tired or in any other way distracted, the correct muscle memory is to handle the blades like they may bite you.
Thanks for watching brother 😄
I have a small collection of 9 different SAKs, largely due their ability to be EDC in the UK (discounting the locking models). In the Alox range I use the Bantam as my literal EDC knife as it so slim, has the tools needed most around the home & garden and the lack of key ring save my trouser pocket linings! The second is the Farmer X, bought as a replacement for my 1984 Huntsman as the main blade wore out (cannot find a way to restore the sharpness). The presence of both the wood saw and scissors is ideal for my camping trips. 😃
That's awesome! Thanks for watching
The Farmer-X has been my go-to when I'm in the woods, almost since the day Victorinox introduced it. It does everything I ever ask from a knife/multitool. Can't find a better all-around knife, for the size and weight. I also keep one in my Altoids tin PSK; fits perfectly.
It's awesome
Thanks for the overview! I think I'd love a Bantam X Alox personally. Super slim but with scissors would be perfect.
Now that's a great idea
1000%! This would be great.
Very nice rundown of your faves. I have both a Farmer X and Pioneer X. Between the 2, I much prefer the PX for regular carry. I thought the Farmer X would become my favorite outdoor knife, but that still goes to my Woodsman. It's chunky but it has everything I need out in the woods. If I had a top 5 Alox it would have to include the Mini Champ. So many functions in a very small size.
Thanks for watching 🙏🏼
The thing about the mini champ is it has lots of tools, but functionality wise I really don't think it's much different than a classic sd alox. If you go through the tools there's lots of duplication, e.g. 3 blades, a file/flathead/nail tool that are in effect adding no functionality beyond the single file/screwdriver tool on the classic. In reality the only useful tool beyond the classic SD that exists on the mini champ (IMO of course) is the phillips multi-tool, which is a good one, but not sure it's worth twice the height/weight/cost.
Hey Matt,
Great top five. I can’t argue with your choices 😀
The Alox models really are fantastic.
Thanks for the look at these brother 😎👍🏻
Thanks for watching Sean 🙏🏼
I enjoy your posts , I too love Alox models , my two faves are the Electrician , and Pipneer ! I want to get a Farmer X !
Thanks for watching
Thanks for watching
@@SlipjointSawyer I like your posts , here in Canada we can ( within reason ) carry pretty much any edged tool we want ; that said I usually carry a Vic Spirit MX Clip , an Alox mini Champ , and a 93 mm Alox of some type ! Typically an Electrician for work , and a Pioneer X for play !
In Re: Slipjoints , I’m glad my initial training ( by my Grandad ) was on Slipjoints ! ( Case , Victorinox , etc ) . While I like locks , I don’t totally trust them !
Great list, the Farmer X was the first Alox Victorinox I picked up. The Cadet is probably my number one just because it is so compact but all great options. Thanks for sharing!
Good choice! Thanks Jake 🙏🏼
Just found this page a little while ago. I’ve become a fast fan of it! Great work
Thank you soo much 💪🏼🙏🏼
I’ve always loved the Farmer for my outdoor/yard work knife, but the Farmer-X put it over the top. The saw is perfect for cutting down small saplings that try to take over the yard, and has helped cut openings for electrical boxes in drywall and other mundane tasks around the house.
I love my Farmer X it's fantastic
@@SlipjointSawyer The extra thickness from the addition of the scissors makes it even more comfortable in the hand than the regular Farmer, which is pretty comfortable already. I wouldn’t hesitate to trust it if I had to for a “one tool” survival challenge if it were all I could take into the woods for an overnighter.
A brilliant review! Just what I was looking for. Saying that; I love my Mini Champ Alox
Thank you
Great choices Sawyer. I personally love the pioneer x because of the scissors but I always carry the cadet because of the small size.
Right on
All great pocket knives for sure ! I have to admit I thought you were going to have the Pioneer X as No 1 because of it's slimness. Incidentally, a feller I'm acquainted with has the Victorinox 2 as his gardening knife. The hawk bill blade is great for de-budding, pruning, and taking cuttings apparently. He ended up having to buy two as his wife pinched his first one lol !
😂 thankfully I don't have a wife to steal any of mine 🙃 appreciate you watching Sir
Nice look at a great Alox collection!! I have to admit, I love my Harvester SO much! But I find that I rarely carry it. I carry a cadet much more.
Right on, thanks for watching
I wish they would make one with just blade and scissors only, with max blade length you can EDC in UK. Would be very nice and slim to attach to keychain.
That would be great
The electrician is my favorite and daily pocket knife. Two blades like most classics, the sheepfoot blade is great, and the awl and base tools makes it so versatile in a very compact package.
It's an amazing one for sure
All good ones!
I think I’d go for the Electrician because it doesn’t have a key ring, and I love that little mini sheepsfoot blade.
Good stuff as always, mate!
👊🏻
Good choice!
Lots of love for SAK Alox here, and why not? Great to see all these together and you could have them in any order tbh. Also like the Bantam, but it's impossible to pick a favourite. The only one I don't have is a Farmer X. I'm also one of those who's shelled out extra for a couple of the special editions, 2021 and 2022.
Thank you for watching
Great video, thanks. I have never bought a Swiss Army knife but have two which I received as gifts, the oldest was back in about 1985. I use them both regularly for many different reasons. I really fancy the Pioneer X, so your review was helpful. Cheers!
Definitely pick one up, it's great
Great video, I own a pioneer x and I absolutely love it. I'm gonna ask Santa for a farmer x though, like you said, a great all rounder. Merry Christmas to you and your family, keep the videos coming pal. Merry Christmas to all the Slipjoint Sawyer Followers as well, stay safe and have a very happy new year xx
Happy holidays!
Great video. Great Description. Excellent knifes. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
I love the alox soldier! I edc my birth year model and although they are now getting expensive I picked up a job lot many years ago for very little cash !
Awesome
Excellent choices. I wish the small electrician blade were on more models instead of the small pen blade.
Amen to that :)
You and me both 🙏🏼
Great selection. Pioneer X is my favourite and next the Bantam.
Good choice!
I think I have to agree, those are all good choices. I really like that SAK2. Nice and trim. God bless, Rob
Thanks Rob, have a good day
A pioneer x with a nailfile would be my dream sak
Now that would be cool!
👍 Nice over view of these knives.
The Pioneer X is my EDC in-town carry and the Farmer X is my EDC carry when camping, hunting, or fishing.
So, I 💯% agree with your #1 & #2 choices.
You sir have excellent taste 👀🫡
@@SlipjointSawyer WE have excellent taste. 😂😂😂
Thanks for showing these and the differences between them
Glad you like them!
Cheers and thanks for sharing your views. As is I already have the Pioneer X and Compact which I rotate with a Classic SD. Been eyeing the Farmer X but its a 4 layer and although the saw is great to have but for me whether its required or not. The cadet is very slim profile which can be considered too. May I know what sharpening tool that you use to maintain your blades? Cheers 😁
Thanks for watching brother! I just use a leather strop to keep them razor sharp! And a diamond steel if they need reprofiling 🙏🏼
@@SlipjointSawyer ahh, cheers.👍
My favourite Swiss army knife is not a Victorinox at all but a 1961 pattern Wenger Soldat or Standard Issue manufactured in '95. I far prefer the bail it has to the keyring on the Victorinox versions. The reamer, or punch as you call it is a fantastically versatile tool.
Awesome
Love these, I carry the farmer x and pioneer often
Me too! Carry one every single day
I agree the Farmer X is number 1, I replaced my Farmer as soon as it came out.
How are you liking it?
@@SlipjointSawyer Much prefer alox to the celidor scales, can't fault it at all, scissors are better than anything a leatherman can offer.
I love victorinox . Have bought many over the years. I end up giving them away when I use them because people are always interested. I have recently started carrying the pioneer x . Thikness it's okay and surprisingly I don't miss the other tools as I thought I would. I pull it out of my pocket more than my Bugout on most days. Great video, thanks bro.
Thanks for sharing! Pioneer X is one of my favourite SAKs
Great selection there Slippy!
Very tempted with the Alox Cadet for how thin it is.
Congrats on 1.5k 👊🏻 well deserved 🫡😁
Buy one 👀 now, thanks Stu
Those of us who never leave the house without our folders really appreciate Alox scales
because it IS so thin. My father, a minister, purchased an early Alox scaled knife around 1974
and carried it everywhere. It fit well whether he was out camping or preaching at a prayer
meeting in his suit. It has great form factor and the scales have good gripping surface. These
folders are also very durable...his is good today as when he carried it out of the shop...!!
Winning combination for me is farmer alox paired with swisscard nailcare.
Awesome
Love the tinker deluxe.😊
The best!
Very good SlipJoint. Your top two are also mine. But I love all of the Alox models, heck I’m a SAK nut 🌰 period I love them all there just a great bang for the buck of a MultiTool. Plus I can’t stop flipping open my flathead and Phillips tool, great fidget tools for sure. 😁👍
You and me both, I love victorinox
Thanks for sharing about about these awesome Alox Victorinox SAK's and Congrats on 1.5k subs buddy! 👍Take care and Cheers! 🍻
Thank you soo much toad 🙏🏼
I don’t have any of the alocks ones, favorite SAK right now is the huntsman so I should check out the farmer X
You'd love the farmer X built tough 🙏🏼💪🏼
The pins are not brass but nickel silver (and the middle one is steel on the newer ones).
Thank you for letting me know 😊
I was pleased that my goto was your number one as well.
Awesome 👍🏻
Fantastic selection my friend!
Thank you kindly
My top three are the Farmer X, Red Hunter Pro Alox, and the Swiss Tool X.
Awesome
Gotta love the alox range, my honourable mention would be the classic sd in alox but I wouldn't change that line up!
Yessir great choice 💪🏼
Tough choices, but not a bad one in the batch and they just disappear in a pocket! Thanks Matt!
I just think victorinox are brilliant
I've never seen a 93 mm with "Victorinox" on the engraving plate, only 58 mm.
But the colored ones often come with a shop/group logo since it's required by Victorinox.
Always wondered why they did that, awesome to know thank you Sir
@@SlipjointSawyer I have no idea why Vic had this idea, but since 2014 I believe, they require a marking of the shop/group who ordered that specific run of colored Alox, either on the blade or in the back. I don't get it.
Solid list, buddy!
Glad you think so!
The electrician is a banger Slippy
Thank you CC
Nice those are great knives! Have a great day!!
Thanks! You too!
A theoretical Alox 7X would be my perfect EDC. The basic Harvester has seen more use that many other multitool I’ve even owned (I use it for light trail maintenance). Add a pair of scissors in there? Perfect!
Thanks for watching 🙏🏼
As much as I use the awl, if they ever offered a Farmer with the sheepsfoot in place of the awl it would be my new favorite. A sheepsfoot is the safest way to perform any piercing operation with a slip joint, which is basically the one thing SAK's dont do terribly well, but I simply cant bring myself to sacrifice the small screwdriver/ can opener.
That would be cool to replace that!
Can you imagine If Victorinox did an xl alox scale that had the pen,tweezer, toothpick and pin, I would be one of the first to buy one! Great video once again mate😊👍
That would be cool!
Got three of them, great tools
Thanks for watching
I'd love a Farmer X but unfortunately you can't buy one anymore here in the UK. 😢
Is available on Heinnie Haynes website 👀
Amazing review
Glad you enjoyed it
As a closet victorinox nerd and blue collar worker the electrician is the best. I said it. Good vid my friend.
You got that right!
Farmer X is a fine tool, thanks.
You got that right!
Great choices!
Thanks Paul
Great video
Thanks for watching Richard
To begin with, I'm not a big fan of the alox tools, but .I'd put the Pioneer X ahead of the Farmer X, simply because I almost never need the saw. If I'm going someplace outdoors where I might need a saw, I'm probably carrying my Rangergrip 79, which has a considerably longer and therefore more useful saw.
Awesome thanks for joining in 🤘🏻 love to hear what people prefer 😎
I got the Huntsman recently with Red scales. Online bargain at £28.👍
That's a great price
THANK YOU Friend 🌲
You are so welcome!
Happy Thursday Slippy, I have to deduct you 10 SAK Master points, you missed out the out & out best Alox EDC knife, the 58mm Alox Mini-Champ! I rate it more practical for daily pocket carry and actual use than the 93mm Alox Pioneer X and the 84mm Alox Bantam
It would have 100% been included if I had one 😂 I have the regular mini champ just haven't gotten around to the Alox
wicked 15 hun!!!
🙏🏼
TBH I'd prefer the small pruning blade(box opener) instead of the small blade.
Don't like the "X" as I really don't like the scissors. I don't find them useful day to day, and rarely use it.
I DO however enjoy the Pioneer... the size is more comfortable than the Cadet for regular use.
Thanks for sharing
Cadet is one of the most underrated model but for Alox line, I find Cadet proportion looks the best. It is not the best one and only VSA knife choice, cuz then I’ll nominate Pioneer for that (One and only VSA is best equip with scissors). But when you have other VSA then that’s where the Cadet shines. Days you don’t need all tools, it is your best friend. And it is plenty capable for most tasks, leave the rest for other models.
100% cadet is great
#SlipjointSawyer thank you 🤩 for such an amazing video
You're welcome
My pioneer with the keyring cut off is my favourite edc, are you a VSAKSCS member btw? If not i would highly recommend joining ,my last club knife was a green cadet with a saw!
I am not 👀 I'll look into that 🙏🏼
Weirdly I have the pioneer but it didn't come with a keyring, not that I'm complaining it's a great knife.
@@waynesellers4078 You might have a Soldier,which is the same as a Pioneer but doesn't have a keyring but should have a number on the tang. The year of production
I've carried swiss army knives for over 28 years and It a shame that because of the backwards knives laws that you cannot carry the more modern models that are safer to use because they have locking blades and even modern pocket bushcraft survival knives with blades less than 3 in are still blanned because they are Spring assisted opening but aren't switchblade knives and even the swiss army champ suddenly become illegal to carry because of the change in the way the main blade is measured it used to be just the cutting edge but now it's the whole blade from tip to handle Hilt some of which is the hinge and not the blade
Very odd laws here for sure
Ive caried a swiss tool daily in the uk for years, it never leaves my side and transfers from my work clothing to whatever im wearing in the evening.
I really wouldnt worry, as long as you dont threaten anyone no one is going to be bothered.
I also carry a pioneer x.
I have a many folding technically legal knives that would be farr more intimidating than my swiss tool.
The Cadets before 2018 had a different, less aggressive file.
Thanks for the information 🙏🏼
Dude. I thought these were called, soldier models? I have one, but the blade is stamped with the number 70. Any ideas
They used to be called soldiers moved over to pioneer 🙏🏼 you've a rare one for sure
Pull out a Cold Steel Espada :)
You still didn't show mine, I have no idea what it is!
What tools does it have?
Who needs to rate them, just buy them all. You can't go wrong. All excellent. Thanks, Slippy.👜
You have a fantastic point 😂 buy them all now!
How can I get a bantam with a keyring
Dlt trading
I hope you have your money saved to buy the sexy 2023 Winter Magic Alox Cadet coming out Oct. 16th. I will be buying a few as investment pieces for the future. I wish they would have made it a 93mm Alox Electrician
Please share where you can get this from? Unless it's in the Victorinox website?
it will be widely available Oct. 16th. where ever they sell SAK's should have them. they will be easily found@@SlipjointSawyer
What about the alox bantam?
The bantam is excellent, just a little too thin for me
Victorinox Harvester ❤
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In the beginning you said 93 mm but the Cadet is obviously 84 :)
Will be the first to admit I'm not a brilliant man 😂😂
@@SlipjointSawyer Oh no, you shouldn't do that :)
The awesome Cadet just managed to be beat many knives in another category :D
Super ses couteaux suisses j'aime beaucoup
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
All Alox are the best
They are indeed
When you say “the alox pioneer is basically a cadet , but alox” that’s not really true bc it’s missing the fact that it is a bigger blade and a bigger screwdriver. I also didn’t know (at some point) that the 2mm of difference in the body made for a fatter blade and screwdriver
I meant recruit I'm not a brilliant man 😂
My EDC is a pre SD Classic, not Alox.
Awesome
Treat yourself to a winter magic 2023 cadet alox.
I have one 👀🤘🏻
No1: Harvester. No2: Farmer. No3: Farmer X.
Great choices
If you have a sharp knife why do you need scissors?
P.S. Farmer is my favorite also! 👍👍
Just personal taste! I love the Vic scissors
Dont forget the Alox Bantam inside the wallet :)
Another great option 🙏🏼
Victorinox Alox Swiss Army 7 anyone?
Another awesome one
Try and improve your blade discipline. Don't use the blade edge to complete blade opening (demonstrated here on the awl and the file). You may get the wrong blade and it only needs that one time to ruin your day & dexterity 🚑
Good vid, nice measured summary but as some folk say, missing the alox mini champ, though I prefer the celador versions for the scale tools on these.
Thanks for the tips!
*FarmerX* ❤
Awesome
You missed the Mini Champ which is an essential. Victorinox are so lazy with their tool options, particularly with the Alox versions.
I wish they'd make an Alox compact 👀
@@SlipjointSawyer I wish they'd make one with pliers.
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No toothpick or tweezers with these that's what I don't like about alox.
Lesser used tools for me so it doesn't really affect me ☺️
@SlipjointSawyer what's the alox special color for 2024? What's your favorite swiss army? Favorite alox?
@@Btc1ml terra brown for '24 & pioneer X
wasting timj with these measurments
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