Victorinox Cadet - Review after 4 Years

[@MountainGoatOfficial]

“But alas, I am an idiot.” Quite possibly my favorite, and most relatable KZbin quote ever. Just ordered one! Thank you, sir!

[@jasoncabreros]

It really is all that most people need. Still hoping they release a Cadet X though.

[@TobisTings]

Cadet X would be an instant buy for sure!

[@danielsevell5732]

They won't do one because there is no scissors as an option for the 84mm swiss army knives! Sad times

[@TobisTings]

@@danielsevell5732 sad times indeed!

[@timsummers870]

@@danielsevell5732 I'm sure Victorinox can make scissors for an 84mm model if they want. Jason's comment makes sense. Victorinox fans have been waiting for a Cadet X for a long time but the company is conservative and doesn't create new models too easily.

[@ryanduff1228]

Gotta love the scissors!

[@adamwilson1691]

I personally love the bantam alox. It’s super minimalistic and thin as can be.

[@mirkokrizan214]

Have one alox bantam. Used it only 4 times foor 10 years, but it is worth it. Have Vinox PioneerX too, using it almost every week.

[@Tony-zp8xn]

I've had an Alox Cadet since 2014 and I keep it on my housekey, so it's something I always have with me when I leave the home. I do the same thing with the can opener and use it for opening packaging, so I don't need to use the blade. Another handy thing is that the tip of the file will work on many small precision screws.

[@gregbarry5875]

Thanks for posting. I have a cadet, but lately I have been choosing to carry a Bantam Alox. 84mm like the Cadet, but it is just one layer with a blade and multi function screwdriver/cap lifter/can opener.

[@NJames-dh6kz]

I've found that the small flat head screwdriver gets a surprisingly good bite on most philips head screws.

[@NotUndertaleAaron]

A few months ago I was looking for cheap alox swiss army knives and I saw the cadet which was the cheapest full sized knife and it was 44 dollars on Amazon, I turned it down for that reason but I found your video and decided to give it another look and to my surprise it's dropped 14 dollars! So for only 30 bucks I think it's a phenomenal knife. Thanks man!

[@michaelhale2322]

Nice review of a very classy knife. Have several of these in various colors that I’ve collected over the years. Recently, I acquired a silver one that has an updated file. Think the newer file has been around three or four years. File is more aggressive I think than the older ones. As has been discussed, adding scissors to the cadet would be a welcome edition. Maybe the perfect edc?

[@HarryBunnGRVOTV]

I have the se alox 2020 cadet & 2021 pioneer both stunning edc knives.

[@TobisTings]

Awesome! Which one do you prefer, the Pioneer or the Cadet? The orange of the 2021 is not to my own taste, but to be fair, I haven't even seen it in person and I didn't like the red 2018 models either when I first saw them on pictures. If it eventually grows on me it would be a great excuse to buy a SE Pioneer though :D

[@HarryBunnGRVOTV]

@@TobisTings i prefer the pioneer as you get scissors, the orange is gorgeous, more like burnt orange or copper. I think i’ll add a silver alox & would love to get my hands on the green one.

[@jimwilliams2753]

I love the cadet, i have several and have gifted many to family and friends

[@1melix]

Thank you 🙏 I got more then 10 victorinox knives But finally decided to buy cadet limited edition 2018 red Great knive

[@MrkwlCS]

Pioneer X is hands down my favorite but I can appreciate the Cadet as well.

[@tacovipecot8029]

Just imagine a Cadet X

[@davecordova7211]

Nice video. I bought the tinker SAK about a month ago. It is a great took but a little too wide. I just ordered the cadet and looking forward to getting it.

[@pudimdecana51]

I love the cadet, but for me, scissors in the SAK are crucial. So I go for other models. I do have a custom made “Cadet X” that is great, but generally I carry a 3 layer 91mm model. I only use Alox models when I’m dressed up to social events and need really slim edc that does not interfere with the looks.

[@REAPER-1xxx]

I just ordered one. Last time I bought a SAK the Cadethad the old file shown here. It looks like they’ve upgraded to the same pattern as the Executive. Much better. I like a SAK as for fingernails, scraping tasks, screwdriver, pry etc. I do carry a bigger one hand opening knife at work also.

[@johnw395]

Bought one on clearance just to add an alox to the collection and say I had one, and I’ve grown to love it to death. Its in the top 3 EDC rotation for me, and honestly is probably my favorite.

[@suren123a]

Where’d you buy on clearance and for how much?

[@loki.7775]

The Cadet is my favourite knife for sure.

[@amoledzeppelin]

Everybody is hyped on Cadet until they manage to get Bantam Alox: 1. Size. Almost twice slimmer than Cadet, every other dimension is the same. And no keyring (in the standard edition) to scratch your shirt pockets. 2. Everything. Unless you *really* need that nail file (which is wiser to have on a 58mm keychain model like Classic SD, SwissLite or Rambler anyway, alongside slim scissors) and the keyring (same), Bantam Alox gets you covered: just a blade and a combo tool that can act as both can and bottle opener, as well as a screwdriver and wire stripper (also, folks, read Victorinox instructions on how to properly do wire stripping before commenting it doesn't work here). And if you wanna get serious, just get a Pioneer (descendant of the standard soldier's knife) or Spartan (descendant of the standard officer's knife). They are compact enough as well, trust me.

[@mateenatlas]

Love your channel! Just got a cadet, because of your review.

[@longdogsofwar8621]

This would be perfect if they made the point of the file into a the small flathead screwdriver, added scissors and replaced the can and bottle opener with the Phillips combo tool,

[@LEXPIX]

Nice choice and love the green color.

[@kevinmiller7184]

As with your Sinn, I admire the loyalty to your Cadet. In EDC, I don't think change for the sake of change makes sense. I have a Pioneer, but it's sort of a toss up for me with the Cadet. Like you, after my GF borrowed the knife to open a box, one suddenly appeared at our door. It's the Alox!

[@TobisTings]

Thats a sign that you picked the right girl! ;) To be honest, its a toss up for me as well between the Cadet and the Pioneer. A couple of years ago I would have picked the Pioneer over the Cadet any day. That's why I went for the custom Pioneer X by Rober J. Lessard back in 2018. Over the years though I have come to appreciate the slimer profile and the slight weight advantage of the Cadet more and more. Both are outstanding knives though and I carry them on a regular basis.

[@benturner8055]

Great video! I do like the look of the cadet but I currently use a pioneer. I've been thinking about getting a cadet, but the compact is also tempting. I do think that I would like an 84mm though, but there are other options in that lineup as well, like the walker and sportsman as well! Decisions...

[@ryanlavallee6342]

have the walker and love it. actually bought cheap 3d printed purple scales for it and theyre better then the original in looks and grip

[@williamboss746]

Europe ? Only UK public servants decided a locking mechanism is lethal NOT the people holding it ... In Germany, anything up to 12 ㎝ with either auto or locking is street legal

[@JustineWiniker]

I remember when the cadet was $12!

[@Jackknife1951]

I remember when the pioneer was 12.95! The classic used two be 8.95 at Walmart.

[@musicandcoffee2853]

Excellent video and excellent knife too. Good work 👍🏼

[@TobisTings]

Thanks for the kind words mate! :)

[@musicandcoffee2853]

@@TobisTings indeed my friend!

[@chanabhaji2726]

Always carry one as you say they don't frighten people. Handy little fella for cleaning filing your nails.

[@kova1577]

If people get frightened over a tool then maybe they should be stabbed? I despise morons who get scared of a mere cutting tool. They shouldn’t be allowed to use cutlery or use utensils for their food sense they’re too pussified. Wouldn’t want them to be hypocrites when using a knife to cut up stake now

[@samsum3738]

Also a wire stripper and you can strike certain matches on the nail file .

[@ZgNavigator]

Nic vid👍 I have vic cadet but my size is pioneer + sebenza 21 large, everyday

[@TobisTings]

Awesome setup! pretty much what I run, just one up in size ;)

[@bwxbwx6453]

After 4 years ur knife still looks good mine dont get treated as nice as yours lol I think the Cadet is a knife everyone should carry fantastic wee blade Great vid bud

[@TobisTings]

Thansk mate! I actually use it a lot, but its certainly not a "hard use" knife for me by any means. So overall it has held up great. When compared to my GFs green cadet it looks a lot more faded/washed out though. The red and the black one are rarely ever used so they actually are in almost like brand new. ;)

[@bwxbwx6453]

@@TobisTings Oh they are just perfect pocket knives for everyday things pft I did like the Black one but there awful expensive to get them in different colours in the UK for some reason so I'll stick with the silver :) have a good one

[@name5949]

I think this is the strongest smallest EDC a fantastic little EDC also the farmer x for bigger size tasks thanks for sharing this fantastic video i love this sweet little victorinox cadet 👌

[@NghiaHoang-nt4ib]

Did you carry and use your green cadet? it look soooo pristine after 4 years

[@thomassrensen2141]

He don't look like a guy who do some real work.

[@Skintagg]

I Tobis, ty for this very good video. The cadet is a very good swiss knife !

[@shakydolphin4125]

The knife to end all knives. Not really, but I love mine. When they are available, I buy them as Christmas gifts.

[@teapeabartle4046]

I love my cadet I’m going to buy more just in case victorinox also something stupid like discontinue it so I have enough to last me.

[@TobisTings]

I hope they will never do something THAT stupid. But you never know so good idea! ;)

[@happykt]

I wish they got rid of the can opener and put a tiny scissors in its place, from the Classic SD.

[@ogotuwaobuto5366]

Have you notice the colour wearing off the Alox scales?

[@Gold_Stadt]

Das flache Profil ist bei den Aloxmodellen der große Pluspunkt (neben der geringeren Kratzeranfälligkeit natürlich). Ich besitze ein Minichamp Alox, mein absolutes non plus ultra Victorinox aller Zeiten ist und bleibt jedoch das Compact - perfekte Größe, alles, was ich brauche und nichts, das ich nicht brauche. Ich plane noch Griffschalen von Dailycustoms in Messing, um es in mein Winter-EDC zu integrieren. Damit wärs perfekt. 😋 Last but not least: Super Kanal!

[@skyblueerik]

I wish I had never gotten rid of my cadet. Such a classy knife. (At least I have 3 other non-alox SAKs to keep me company.)

[@TobisTings]

Its a calssic for sure. But pretty much the whole Alox line is great. ;)

[@Bucks10]

Sehr sehr geiles Video auf jeden Fall nen Abo mehr und ich liebe das cadet auch so wie du! Einfach das geilste edc Messer habe auch 3 Limited Editions 👍🏼

[@wjennekens]

Awesome video! Regarding the blade steel, have you ever checked out the MKM Malga 6? Comes with a M390 blade 👍

[@haakonr1]

I don’t use SAKs a lot, but they have their place and I’ve found the Cadet to be the best balance between size and what I expect a tool in that category to do for me. I’ve done week long hikes sleeping in self-service mountain cabins with the cadet as my only blade and multitool without issues, so it certainly punches above its weight. I wasn’t too impressed with the tool selection at first glance, but after experiencing how useful a file can be, and also how the tip of the file can serve as a rudimentary Philips driver in a pinch, I’ve come to view it as a very capable alternative to having nothing at all. And it’s hardly more noticeable.

[@TobisTings]

That sums up my own experience using the knife pretty well! I honestly wasn't too excited by the Cadet at first either and prefered the Pioneer for a long time. But it grew on me and it does hit a sweet spot for its balance of size and functionality. Great little tool and glad to hear you enjoy yours as well! :)

[@erihor86]

bantam w/ a awl on the backside. cadet with pioneer style awl instead of file. In lieu of those I choose a small tinker.

[@mattbod]

Do you prefer the old style file or the new one?

[@zerofivetwelve]

Reason i prefer pioner x (and farmer x) is because the legend scissors of SAK. But yes..i carry my cadet different color everyday lol

[@murdock5537]

Great vid, great VIC! Many thanks, Sir! 🙂

[@DJSerjaySvek]

Got a Cadet thanks to this video. Great job! I have been carrying the Pioneer X Alox for a while but it is very heavy, especially if just going to the grocery store in basketball shorts. So I got the Cadet, and for scissors I have a Leatherman Syle CS on my keychain. Having the Cadet in red is a huge bonus too.

[@FrankTerranova1]

I prefer the Pioneer X Alox Limited Edition. It adds scissors and the knife is heavy duty. Of those available I like the 2022 version.

[@guilhermemazala3140]

Qual é a marca e modelo do canivete com thumb stud e da lanterna????

[@BigFuzzy507]

If they could switch out the can opener for a pair of scissors, this would be the absolute perfect EDC knife for me

[@commandercody5730]

I have to hiker but regret not getting the cadet

[@gabithemagyar]

I am always of two minds about the alox SAK-s. The Cadet, for example, is really like the Sportsman in terms of the main tools (blade, nail file , can opener, cap lifter) but is lacking the toothpick, tweezers, corkscrew and awl. That's a lot of useful functionality to give up for a mere 6 grams reduction in weight ! The only reason I can think of to favour the Cadet over the Sportsman is that it looks classier. The one alox model I have is the Swiss Army 1 which is just the large blade in an alox shell. Paired with a Classic SD on my keychain (which provides the tweezers, toothpick, scissors, nail file, small screwdriver and small blade) the Swiss Army 1 makes an elegant ultralight gentleman's urban carry for those instances where you likely will not be opening a corked bottle of wine, a can needing an opener or capped bottle of beer/pop.

[@Eminem619100]

I chose the cadet alox instead of the sportsman, because it is much thinner. The cadet alox is 8mm thick and the sportsman is 15mm thick. So the cadet alox feels better in my pocket than a more bulkier one, like the sportsman.

[@gabithemagyar]

@@Eminem619100 The great thing about Swiss Army knives is that there is a model for everyone based on his/her needs :-) I have the Swiss Spirit special edition Cadet now as well. Celidor scales though.

[@lukthere2]

Well now i have to get one..

[@joshfeiny9009]

What’s that flashlight ??!

[@NgKhTh]

I got the Pioneer LE 2020, it is my favorite SAK so far. Nice color, good balance between the smaller 58mm and the bigger 111mm models. I think my next model would be the Compact before I would pick up a Cadet (still waiting for the old LE/Nespresso colors)

[@TobisTings]

The pioneer has been my favorite for years as well but I have come to appreciate the thin profile and slight weight advantage of the cadet over the more solid built of the Pioneer. Still love them both though and need to get myself a LE Pioneer at some point as well. Are there any rumors for a rerun of the old Nespresso colors? Would be interesting!

[@NgKhTh]

@@TobisTings I wish they make some Cadets with those particular colors! But I think this is only a wish.

[@TobisTings]

Well, maybe someday they'll see that there is a market for some more colorful alternatives. I would love to see something like a SAK configurator for the Alox line from Victorinox where you can select and customize choosing size, colors, tools etc. One can only dream...

[@taddy_mason205]

I bought a super tinker because it better fit my use cases

[@mfkdkscjjr]

how have you carried it for 4 years and there’s not a single scratch on it

[@shawnholleran6087]

Fellow idiot here! Thanks for the awesome review. Just ordered two in blue as well as two Batman alox. One each for myself and my son 😁

[@Motorcyclewindtherapy]

I have to agree on all you said. I'm never without a leatherman, I usually have a locking blade clipped to my pocket...but the SAK Cadet fills a great role too. I carry one in a suit with a P7 dangler attached to the little keyring circle on the cadet. It's always in the same place and frees up the bottom of my pocket for other items. Thanks for reminding us all how great these little knife jewels are.

[@DavidLowry1]

Great video. Thank you. I could watch this guy talk about pocket lint and it would be interesting. :) Subbed.

[@Sinvist]

Sehr gutes Video. Das "Cadet" wurde soeben für 26 € geordert und soll mir zusammen mit dem LMF Titanium Spork als immer-dabei-Essbesteck dienen.

[@MichaelB2L]

“But alas I am an idiot.” Most accurate words to describe us ECDers haha

[@marcdee4427]

It would be perfect if it had scissors ✂️. By the way I love the steel victorinox use , it’s tough corrosion resistant and easy to sharpen in the field , extra hard steel seems to be brittle. I no expert but I’ve never had a problem with victorinox steel

[@jaschawalter3500]

Cadet X would be awesome.

[@jruizvelasco]

I liked your "I am an idiot" comment 🤣🤣 Don't worry my friend, most of us watching your videos are "idiots" about knives too 😅😂

[@_stoatchaser]

I too am an idiot and have more knives than pockets!!!!

[@ryanlavallee6342]

well you are absolutely making me want to get my cadet out of the drawer and put away the leatherman t4....nah lol

[@jeremiahreilly9739]

No scissors. 😢

[@Tim1768-r5r]

Im really into knives (50+) and EDC, but do not own a single Vic. From my point of view they are ugly and boring (no offense 😉). I use a Gerber Shard (or an LynchNW all access pass/ morbid mouse) and two knives (small and big/fixed) instead. Love your EDC vids. 🙃🇩🇪

[@Alex-Jmz]

💯🔥👍👍👍

[@MrPsiman]

84mm Alox Voyageur's over Cadet's. No scissors No SAK

[@Beowulf_98]

I hate the term EDC. Also it's not a Swiss army knife only 91mm (whatever that is in English) models are.

[@kindnessiscontagious3669]

Actually the only genuine "Swiss Army Knife" used by soldiers was 93mm. It's basically the toolset of the Pioneer.

[@k9teamzagrebskolazapse149]

😂😂😂

[@philhuffy7787]

Ich habe meine verloren. Es war nett.

[@maxs.5163]

May I ask you - how could you carry one hand knife in Germany?

[@k9teamzagrebskolazapse149]

😂😂😂