Victorinox Pioneer

[@txtoolcrib]

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[@GrognardPiper]

This is my EDC pocket knife. I have all kinds of fancy high end knives, including Zero Tolerance knives. The Pioneer is what I choose though. You don’t need a $200 knife to cut a box or peel an apple!

[@guusdejong2523]

Same! I either carry a pioneer/soldier for edc or a farmer/farmer X when in the woods.

[@jeffslaven]

An absolutely reliable work horse of a knife. Love my Pioneer!

[@txtoolcrib]

Good description.

[@magicdave93]

I’m a big fan of the pioneer, I used to carry the Pioneer X and I found it very useful, in fact I think it’s the best alox model. I’m now carrying the super tinker with the pocket clip and I love it. Another great review Ben. 👍

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you very much.

[@miklospinter]

I think I could write a small book about Alox knives, or even only about the differences between the Pioneer and the Soldier :D But I'll just try to stick to a few sentences here. The tool set is the same because the Alox Soldier (model 1961) was based on the Pioneer that Victorinox introduced in 1957. Not only the Solier, also the Pioneer has changed over time. The Alox pattern and the lack of the engraving plate was the same on the OC (old cross) Pioneers made before 2000. On the Soldier, they used the new bottle opener (wire stripper notch, rounded edges, polished finish) since 1993. Before that, it looked like on the photo. (They also got rid of the hollow rivet in that year because it was not necessary for aiming with the grenade any more.) On the Pioneer, there are different combinations of the polished/machined finish and the notch vs. grind vs. both, and it seems that they changed those things back and forth. On the Sldier, they used the coat of arms on the front scale only from 1977. It only had a thick cross with the WK stamp before that. The Pioneer has the Vic logo since 2000. It had a simple cross before that (a thinner cross than the first Soldiers). As you mentioned, there are Pioneers without key ring. But not only special editions... Before Victorinox introduced the key ring (mid 60s maybe?), the Pioneers either had a bail or nothing. On the other hand, they also made some Soldiers for the civlian market with a key ring (mainly in the 90s). And there are some Pioneers (and other 93 mm models) that have a year stamped blade, because sometimes they used remaining Soldier blades for other models.

[@txtoolcrib]

That is quite a bit of detailed information. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@ignaciomartin1238]

@@txtoolcrib Also, adding to that, Victorinox does continue to stamp their knives with the year, but only the Soldier (new Soldier 08). Cheers

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you. I wonder why they don’t do that for their other models.

[@ignaciomartin1238]

@@txtoolcrib great question!

[@miklospinter]

@@ignaciomartin1238 Oh, yes, I wanted to mention that, too, but I forgot to :D

[@drivingmuffin]

I've had this as my regular knife in a warehouse for a few years now, and it's been amazing. Sometimes I wish it could hold an edge better, but it's easy to bring back to razor-sharp :) Great review!

[@scuba5k]

I’ve searched on eBay, I was able to get a soldier with my birth year stamped on the blade. It was a cool buy, I just leave it in the safe. 86

[@txtoolcrib]

Nice.

[@CircuitsAndStrings]

I love my Pioneer. I think the Alox scales look and feel a lot better than the normal cellidor.

[@txtoolcrib]

I do too.

[@tylerexperience8704]

What a great knife! Gotta say this fits my needs, I carry it everyday and I very pleased with the quality and simplicity. Great review!

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you sir.

[@jessehillis7830]

Love the reviews of the victorinox knives! I have always had a soft spot for every one they've made! There is just something about them, they are classy but yet fully functional!! I would love to see a review of the hunter!!

[@txtoolcrib]

I’ll try to get my hands on one.

[@jessehillis7830]

@@txtoolcrib thank you sir! I wish I would have found your channel sooner. You have the best multi tool reviews and comparisons on youtube! Your content is awesome!!

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you, I appreciate that very much.

[@jessehillis7830]

@@txtoolcrib you are very welcome, thank you for always sharing your knowledge with all of us.

[@evillabrador1]

I have a pioneer x. Can’t legally carry a locking folder but the pioneer x is just about in the EDC Goldilocks Zone.

[@txtoolcrib]

I'll never understand those stringent knife laws.

[@jeffsnider7842]

Move

[@Normandie4Life]

Another excellent video from my favourite West Texan. Keep it up brother.

[@txtoolcrib]

Much appreciated!

[@korgan7779]

Yes, the old Soldier Vic's are nice. I have one for my HS Grad year of 01 and would like to get models from other years based on important events in my life. I have also considered modifying one to be a Soldier X as well but not sure. some would call modifying a soldier as Sakrilege .

[@name5949]

Thanks for sharing this with us I've got one of those old Swiss army knives with1981 on it in red I find it but the fieldmaster is my favorite one out of them all thanks for sharing this with us👍

[@txtoolcrib]

You’re quite welcome.

[@speedygonzales9993]

Yes, I have the old soldier w/ 'hollow' rivet. Must say, I still prefer proper lanyard ring.

[@txtoolcrib]

Nice name, reminds me of my childhood.

[@speedygonzales9993]

@@txtoolcrib Ha ha, I was a REAL (draftee) soldier when I bought that 'soldier' model more than THREE DECADES ago. Still have that old knife, sharp as ever.

[@SinistralCitizen]

Love your videos my friend. Very informative. Thank you.

[@txtoolcrib]

Glad you like them! Appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@amitkumarsaha4994]

Can this be used as keychain

[@txtoolcrib]

I tend to agree.

[@KungFuTweety1]

While I like the Alox... the cellidor is more functional i can't tell u how many times that little pen comes in handy...not to mention the pin and tweezers... and toothpick... wish they'd update the alox to accommodate the other tools! So many custom SAK makers are....

[@txtoolcrib]

That would be pretty sweet.

[@alphapatriot8405]

Thnxs 4 sharing. Reminds me of U.S. U.S. military knife (Old school)

[@alantheloneranger]

The Pioneer and Cadet would be much better if they used the single combination can opener/bottle opener tool from the Compact, Bantam etc and then added scissors. It would be no thicker or heavier and a lot more useful

[@guillemperez]

I agree!

[@evillabrador1]

Check out the Pioneer X.

[@alantheloneranger]

@@evillabrador1 Yeah, but they've had to add an extra layer. Whereas if they put the combination bottle/can opener on then they could have added the scissors without any extra bulk or weight

[@miklospinter]

I like the separate opener much more, especially on the 93 mm. I'm not afraid to use a Pioneers cap lifter for some prying or for stuck screws. I'm not sure if a combo tool would have survived some of the things I already did with my Pioneer...

[@alantheloneranger]

@@miklospinter Yeah, maybe the Pioneer is ok as it is because it's bigger than the Cadet and features the awl so it's more tool based. Whereas the Cadet has a nail file so i think it would benefit more with the scissors and combination can/bottle opener

[@paigeproffitt4488]

💚💚💚 i have the 2017 od green version it lives in my maxpedition pili so its always with me. I use it almost daily but have a hard time carrying it in my pocket because it has no pocket clip and i usually have my pockets full of other things so it would be nice to see a version with a deep carry skeletonized wire pocket clip especially the pioneer x

[@txtoolcrib]

I thought about getting this year's blue.

[@danielorozco1728]

Do you know any adjustable wrench that has a telescopic extention so It gets more torque? Specially looking for a 6in or smaller one

[@txtoolcrib]

Hmmm. Not that I can remember. Though I will say that it a pretty good idea.

[@Genesis992]

I love the look and feel of Alox models, but I like the scale tools too much for me to pick an Alox most of the time.

[@txtoolcrib]

Maybe titanium replacement scales would be a better solution.

[@Genesis992]

@@txtoolcrib That’s a great idea! I’ll have to try finding ones that fit all the scale tools. I’m also wanting a cybertool, but I’m not sure which model.

[@txtoolcrib]

I’m having a knife built for me that will include titanium scales. I’m actually pretty anxious to receive it.

[@Genesis992]

@@txtoolcrib a custom model might be what I’m looking for. Do let me know how your custom tool comes out!

[@txtoolcrib]

It’ll be on the channel when I get it. You can find titanium replacement scales on eBay and Etsy. If there is already a standard knife that you like, titanium scales would make all the difference.

[@HRM.H]

The soldiers also had a keyring, the soldier you showed is a sturdy boy, a varient of the soldiers. Keyrings arent unique to the pioneer.