Victorinox Silver Alox Pioneer X Swiss Army Knife 0.8231.26 Is This Better Than The SAK Compact?!

Today we have a review of the Victorinox Silver Alox Pioneer X Swiss Army Knife 0.8231.26. With a 1.4116 Stainless Steel 2.75" Spear, Silver Alox Scales, Nickel Silver Pins & a Closed length of 3.66"\93mm. UK Friendly
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[@manwiththeredface7821]

I can describe the Pioneer X in 3 words: sturdy, stylish, simple. I recently bought it (also my first alox SAK) and I love this thing. I own half a dozen cellidor SAKs (Compact, Climber etc.) and despite the lack of certain functions this feels like a genuine step up from all that. I've seen comments in the past like "that's it, I'm selling my cellidors and I'll only collect alox from now on" and "going back to cellidor feels like holding a toy" and now I understand why.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Couldn't have said it better

[@SeanT_1967]

Great review Slippy😎👍🏻 The alox models are great and have a classy look and feel about them. Thanks for the heads up for the LIVE on Sunday, will be turning in if possible🤞🏻 Cheers 😎👍🏻

[@SlipjointSawyer]

No problem 👍

[@miklospinter]

I love how sturdy the 93 mm Alox models are.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Me too brother 😁

[@bigdrj2223]

Great review! Very nice one! I’ll have to put it on my list.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thank you sir

[@SpacecityEDC]

Nice review, I might have to pick this one up. Always carried a Super Tinker for many years and really enjoyed that tool set with the great scissors plus the 3 layer knives are just about perfect size wise for the pockets, not too big or bulky, not so small as to get lost in the pocket, thanks for posting!

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Good choice!

[@SpecialEd_59]

The first Alox knife I ever got. Thanks for sharing.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Awesome stuff 😎

[@RandysWSG]

A really good looking Victorinox. Another excellent review my friend. Congrats to you both as well, very awesome.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thank you kindly

[@mikecurtis2585]

Those are great knives! Very well made! Have a wonderful weekend!

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thanks, you too!

[@davidkurle5418]

Great review, my friend!

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thank you kindly!

[@oferbechor1579]

THANK YOU - Wonderful weekend for you friend 🌲

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thanks Ofer 🙏🏼💪🏼

[@singingtoad]

The Pioneer X is the only Alox model I have and I like it a lot, however I would like to get a Farmer X and a few others as well. Thanks for sharing and Cheers!

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Good choice!

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

I love those knives I have a whittler in that brand thanks so much for showing it

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thanks for watching Pete 💪🏼

[@retrostu1]

Great review Slippy. I’m struggling to not add another Alox or the Compact to my collection 🤣

[@SlipjointSawyer]

You should!

[@TarmoLuumann]

Nice review! I have been also thinking about replacing the Compact with the Pioneer X Alox for EDC but it's missing the pen and the nailfile (on the back of the hook).

[@SlipjointSawyer]

For me it's still a hard choice 😭

[@tonysponies.2007]

Hi Matt , what can I say ? I am a huge fan of this size of alox and all it's variants. The technical name for the texturing is simply dimply ! 🐴🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thank you sir 🙏🏼

[@yesmichaels4571]

liked and subscribed a straight to the point review. Going to buy one now. Please dont tell my wife.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thank you Sir 🙏🏻 I won't tell 😂

[@John-wo5bp]

Slippy I love me a sak so many models to choose from depending on what job you do determines knife you buy for example if you hike a hiker is for you same for camper and cycling I love my 2 layer sak in black walnut has large blade and small and exellent saw perfect for my whittling projects the screwdrivers are great to tighten screws on things like sauce pan or repairing a plug for electric items I Don't want a sak too chunky or I has holes in pocket and has too many tools I won't use 2 layer is sensible choice enough to get jobs done but very thin models arnt for me the lack of saw and being thin would loose control of razor sharp blade causing bad accidents need good grip on tool for safety reasons also you should never have to force tool to cut again accidents happen if blunt due to more force required to cut better if tool is scary sharp no force needed great content Slippy 👍🐾🦊🇮🇹

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thanks John, appreciate your support

[@michaelcolloton6971]

I've had mine for about 3 years. When I first got it I was struck by how slippery the scales were. After 3 years of regular carry and use, I'm happy to say that the slipperiness is just about gone. I still prefer the celador scales, but The Pioneer X has moved into second place among my favorite knives.The Super Tinker is still at number one, but the Pioneer has significantly closed the gap.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

It's a tough call for sure!

[@CrispyCritter04]

Another one to add to the list

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Oh no, such a shame 😜

[@hitchpost5822]

I just ordered a Swiss Army 7, I initially bought it for the pruning blade but then realized it doesn’t have a key loop. The key ring on the alox models digs into the palm of my hand, because of it’s location. This doesn’t occur with the 91mm models because on the 91mm versions the key ring is more on the bottom. I like having a lanyard attachment but not at the expense of comfort when actually using the knife. What has been your experience with this issue ? I am guessing Victorinox had a need to locate the ring where it is. Thank you for the video,maybe there is a solution I am not aware of.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

I know what you mean, they can get in the way, the electrician doesn't have one and its really comfortable, you can cut them off

[@Robert_Thomas832]

Thanks for sharing. Compact seems to be the knife to rule them all. I compromise with bantam or tinker alongside swiss card in the wallet, this way all the tools are present.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Awesome stuff Robert!

[@toolsgear2695]

For my edc needs, you can’t beat the Pioneer X. I use the awl more than any tool except the main blade.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

It's exceptional for edc

[@jeroenvoss6231]

I know the bladestock on the solo is a bit thicker then the celidor models, i'm not sure if that is the fact for all Alox models. The Alox models just feel more capable for harder use, i do carry a lot of the regular models though. Thank you Matt.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Same on all the Alox 💪🏼

[@miklospinter]

A newer one, with steel middle pin and a flat area around the rivets. Nice! It's interesting that they still make small improvements on such an old design. (I mean, the X is pretty new, but the Pioneer range isn't.)

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Interesting, I do enjoy when they can improve a design 💪🏼

[@KLINGBART]

Hey, Guys! I have seen versions with 3 yellowish pins/rivets without flattened and smoothened scale areas around them and the other is the one shown in the video. Can someone please explain it to me and which version is better? Thanks!

[@miklospinter]

@@KLINGBART The newest version is both with flat area and different middle rivet. I assume the flat area only helps to prevent damage to the scales during assembly. (Some colored alox used to look ugly around the pins because the anodization was probably damaged by the riveting machine.) The steel middle rivet is probably stronger than the nickel silver one. (They also used steel on old cross Alox knives.) It probably doesn't matter for 1-2 layer knives (that's why it worked well for many years), but the 3-4 layer alox models might need a stronger pin in the middle. After they introduced the Pioneer X, Sakmodder reported that he found bent middle pins when he disassembled early Pioneer Xs. Maybe that was the reason to change to steel.

[@KLINGBART]

​@@miklospinterWow! Thank you for the comprehensive explanation, your contribution makes this community even more exciting! I'm on my way to the store to purchase the newest version🤩

[@miklospinter]

@@KLINGBART Thank you, happy to hear that :) I'm not sure how fast the stock runs out in different stores, I guess you can still find the old versions in some places. These are very minor differences though, you won't really notice these things unless you are focusing on it.

[@granttaylor8179]

I have the Limited Edition 2022 Pioneer X Alox that really like. I do not want use the Limited Edition as my EDC so I have picked up a standard Pioneer X Alox that I will rotate with my Compact as my EDC.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Pretty much the same for me

[@robertbrown3064]

I pair mine with the Leatherman Signal. Together, they cover all my bases.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Awesome stuff Robert!

[@eyadabusharar2457]

Three layers is the best of SAK's model, so pik up only what I need from tools 😊

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Totally agree!

[@TheVince1995]

The lanyard ring is very uncomfortable to me. Wbu?

[@SlipjointSawyer]

It doesn't bother me 🤘🏻

[@zednotzee7]

If I was ever forced ( at gun point ) to wear a suit, I'd definitely consider carrying one of those. The scales on that compact look really nice !

[@simonh6371]

Which is kind of a paradox when you consider that this type of knife was the Soldier model i.e. the one issued to recruits whilst traditionally the celidor scaled knives an their forerunners were for officers only, and I think they had to privately purchase them. But I agree that nowadays these alox models look very elegant too.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thanks brother, you can keep the suit and give me shorts and a t anyday 😂

[@evillabrador1]

Pioneer X is in the EDC Goldilocks zone.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

It's right in the unicorn box

[@radar468]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@SlipjointSawyer]

💪🏼💪🏼

[@fibitabit8423]

I gonna buy oner right meow.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Excellent news

[@miklospinter]

The scales are not really milled, they stamp them.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thanks

[@MarcosGarcia-kx4rb]

I have a model thats almost the same (the shield is different and no engraving smoothing) buit the only thing I canot understand about my model is the total lack of a little hole to put a security strap or something. my swiss knife is totally insecure and Im fearful of losing it while finish as it has already happened to me before...

[@SlipjointSawyer]

That's a shame 😞 could you get a case made for it or buy the Victorinox belt sheath?

[@vladspb_]

Victorinox Silver Alox Pioneer X is WAY WAY WAY better than Compact

[@SlipjointSawyer]

I like both for different things 🙏🏼

[@pauljosephbuggle3722]

It might be a wee bit heavy.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Try one out, it's perfect

[@pauljosephbuggle3722]

@@SlipjointSawyer I will I really like it. The thing is I already have the compact and I have to talk myself into it. And I have the mountaineer.