Victorinox Alox Knives: a brief overview

In this episode I take a peek at my Vicotrinox Alox Knives. Alox knives feature anodized aluminum scales, most often in silver. The Pioneer, a four implement scout type knife, was the first Swiss Army Knife to feature Alox scales and is probably the most available and affordable pattern today.
Consider this episode an introduction. I will talk in more detail about the knives shown in the episode in later videos. Let me know what you think of my "Wanderhut" (Hiking hat)

[@lewisward4359]

Love my Alox Victorinox Farmer. The Alox is a wonderful handle compared to the plastic scales.

[@erikramaekers63]

Please give bears with knives a chance.This young guy knows much more about knives than i do(who doesn't) and his camerawork and lighting are perfect(I'm a 57 year old moviefan and that's something i know a thing or two about)

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Just subbed. Liked is Armbar Drive review.

[@erikramaekers63]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias He's slowing down now because he lost his job.I think he can use the support of the knife community.

[@jaytanker4928]

Alox are some of my favorites. Thanks for sharing

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

There is something nice about them. Need to get the red Pro-hunter.

[@jesterskull38]

Just bought a pioneer x, yay, thanks for the chat

[@IVMTAB]

@2:06 that 90 degree half stop is to have more torque for a flat head screw but also to have it fixed as you strip wire with the main blade (the wire stripper function works along with the blade)… when that is on 90 degrees you can lift the blade, put a wire through and then release the blade… the tension from the blade cuts the insulation on the wire as you rotate the SAK around it and then you can just strip the insulation

[@ianrankin1293]

I got the name of my first granddaughter engraved on the little panel on my pioneer ,it would also now be a good souvenir of the capital of Bulgaria!

[@miklospinter]

:D

[@Smallfi5h]

My recommendation is the wonderful rancher in alox. It is derived from the pioneer but replaces the can opener with a useful hawkbill pruning blade.

[@Chingus696]

Well spoken and put together! Nice video, I’m subscribed!

[@BigRedEDC]

I love the look of Alox! It looks good in pretty much any color which is pretty cool! Love my blue Pioneer X! Thanks for sharing Tobias!!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I really like blue. I might have to grab them in that as well. I've got my eye out for a Red Pioneer -X

[@BigRedEDC]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias right on!!

[@joshuaritzheimer1382]

Thank you Tobias. This video was very informative for me.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Glad you found it helpful.

[@magicdave93]

Love the snap on the alox knives, my favourite is the pioneer x.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

There is something about Alox. The Pioneer X is pretty cool. I'm on the hunt for a affordably priced Pioneer X in red. It's a challenge. Thanks for watching!

[@chrisosh9574]

The only Alox I have is a silver Pioneer, would really like to add an Alox Farmer to that, I have the original Farmer but it is getting to be very long in the tooth.

[@John..18]

I absolutely love the Alox scales,, ❤️

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

same here. Thanks for dropping by!

[@PolarRed]

really enjoyed that walkthrough, thanks

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Thanks, and thanks for dropping by!

[@miklospinter]

A very good overview. Subscribed and waiting for the detailed videos! :) I hope you'll clarify a few points like the year stamp being an indicator that it's a Soldier. That's already almost 100% correct if it's in combination with the coat of arms on the front scale, otherwise not. :) And the topic of hollow rivet vs. key ring vs. bail etc. is also a complex topic. Oh, and a '99 Soldier is by far not "one of the last ones" ;) but I'm sure you know that.

[@bdh3949]

Really like these alox Pioneers. They are sturdy, strong, easy in the pocket, and always seem sharper to me. Tobias, they also make a small alox Bakers knife or Twine knife that has a small serrated blade and worth checking out too.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I've got one of this baker's knives hiding around here somewhere! I just don't nowhere I put it! This is why I like key ring, bales, and lanyard holes. I can hang the knife up in plain sight!

[@davidcooper6704]

Nice video. I understand the "old cross" ran from 1957 - 1999 after which it was discontinued to be replaced by the current style emblem on the Alox knives. My Alox Cadet has the new style, more agessive nail file. Thats a good variation to get.

[@slick_slicers]

The Pioneer X with scissors is my favourite and most used SAK of all. The scissors and the bottle opener are the only tools I really use. If the Cadet had scissors, it might be more used as it has a nail file. I’m planning on getting this year’s ltd editions as they’re blue, which is my political colour. I have the red ones, but here that’s the opposition!

[@charlesdudek7713]

Please don't bring stupid politics in a knife forum.

[@jmknives]

Hello Tobias, nice collection, thanks for showing. I really like the Alox knives. Unfortunately I only have an old Pocket Pal (flea market find). At some point I will get a Farmer or a Pioneer X. Best regards Joe

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Well worth the money. Thanks for watching.

[@HobieonYouTube]

Hey man, thanks for the mention! (You even got Mr. Wonderful's picture in there, haha!) I like your coat of arms patch and the hat is the best! Nice alox collection, great video. Atb

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Thanks. I actually used to wear the hat on volksmarches when i was stationed in Germany. It may me pick up my game when it came to speaking German!

[@guycalgary7800]

I carry the pioneer in black , its pretty much perfect .

[@mikehook2835]

Awesome video I only have one Alox a secretary. Thanks

[@traditionallarry5378]

Nice video Tobias I have about 15 Swiss Army Knives and in my back pocket I keep a red Alox Cadet,I think I am going to pick up a blue Alox PioneerX,this years color.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

sodapop, you are technically correct but a company does offer the Pioneer X in blue alox. It's an SFO of DLT trading that is not part of the 2020 color series.

[@miklospinter]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias (Not only DLT offers the Pioneer X in blue. SMS, Messer&Co, LCSAS, +B...) There are so many nice Alox colors out there, and I own quite a few of them, but the "standard" blue is still one of my favorites. If I had to choose one color only, it would be probably blue. I haven't seen the 2020 in real life yet, I can't wait for my parcel to arrive :)

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

Mr. Gibson that’s funny your doin a video on the Victorinox knives!!!!!!!! I was just telling myself I have to get the collection much better!!!!!! Thanks I have to work on them ASAP!!!!!!! I can’t keep up but I’m tryin like hell!!!!!!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I'd guess about 20% of my collection is Swiss Army Knives. I'm shocked at my lack of Alox within them.

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

Tobias Gibson yeah Tobias me and you together will buy a bunch of them!!!!!!

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

Tobias Gibson well let’s start buying some serious knives Tobias!!!!!!

[@rhino5419]

Very nice. The recent blue and gold editions are spectacular but so is the price. Lol. Very nice tyrolian hat. Was it military attire at some point. I seem to remember some military (Austrian) photos but not sure. All the best stay safe.

[@fadisharara6407]

Hi i got in 2017 my alox pioneer with punch in 2017 and i lost it in 2021 because it slipped from the ring that was attached to keys...it was the best knive i bought from victorinox i which i can have another one i feel sad to lost it i searched everywhere and didnt find...hard luck

[@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723]

I am still hunting and hopefully, one day will find a mint condition 93 1961 Alox Soldier 2004 reboot edition, still, do you know any site that sells the 2008 soldier nylon scales, please?

[@Tilbily]

Great video. So far I have just the Pioneer. Undoubtedly the strongest folding pocket knives made are these Alox knives. I've even dressed a limit of squirrels with mine, just because I wanted to, and it worked fantastic without need for a touch-up after. No snap on scales for gore to hide under. Great pocket knives.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

The blades on the Alox Pioneers are indeed thicker and stouter than the other similarly sized SAKs. They actually are made more robust.

[@Tilbily]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias Not only that, the knife handle appears more robust. The aluminum scales and heavy rivet construction form a strong unit together, if I'm not mistaken. As opposed to pins and bone, Delrin etc.

[@erikramaekers63]

I bought a couple of Classic SD Limited edition knives(2020)Gone Fishing and Bike Ride.You can also buy one called Swiss Wrestling(with a cow on the other side)you like fishing and cows Tobias (I think so)

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I've got the gonefishing already. (Need to get the video up) On the fence for Swiss Wrestling.

[@pagesegovia2026]

although you could do it with the blade, i'm kinda sad that none of these have a cork screw

[@Zen_Ali_123]

I never see my secondary carry, the Recruit. You know this one? Basically an alox with a small pen instead of a punch.

[@Zen_Ali_123]

Oh, and more importantly, you get the pick and tweezers

[@Zen_Ali_123]

Correct

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I like the recruit. It's one of my faves as well.

[@sameeralazawee7524]

Good Knives

[@traditionallarry5378]

I found one at Swissbianco

[@grahamekellermeier8280]

Doesn't the alox series have tweezers or the tooth pick?

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

No tweezers or toothpicks. Solid Alox scales.

[@hondasaki900]

Just got into the SAK. Three layers is my limit, and I refuse to buy one with a cork screw.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

It's good to put limits on what you're going to collect. We're on opposites ends. I almost seek out the ones with corkscrews! LOL

[@bowtiejoe2413]

Don't sell the corkscrew short. It is amazing what one can do with it. The can opener flat screwdriver also works well on Phillips screws

[@marcdee4427]

Does the colour on the red scales wear off and get scratched?

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Yes with time. Surprisingly the silver on the silver alox will do the same. it is also an anodization process. It does not happen quickly but it does happen over time.

[@marcdee4427]

What’s under the silver alox ?

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

@@marcdee4427 alox. The silver is an anodized coating which gives it a better sheen. The natural color underneath is very similar but you will be able to notice the difference when you examine it closely. This is actually why some prefer the other colors as you wind up with a distinct “pocket worn” character to your knife after years of carrying it. Many actually love this look!

[@marcdee4427]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias oh I didn’t know that thanks 😊 I’ve just ordered a cadet in silver, we don’t seem to get many colour variations here in England. Thanks so much for the information, love your videos. What’s your opinion of the steel used in saks?

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Also, it doesn’t flake off. It wears off after long use. How quickly will depend on how much you use it and how roughly you use it. It’s on there preset good. Victorinox knows what it is doing. This isn’t like the anodized coating of cheap knives out of China.

[@ErlingGrey]

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