That said, I haven't actually owned a true Victorinox Swiss Army Knife until just recently.
I picked up a Pioneer Alox just this past Friday. It was 50% off and something I really couldn't pass up. In retrospect, I probably should have snagged a couple more styles; they'll well worth the money.
The Pioneer has a 2.5 inch blade, an awl, a can opener / small flat-head screwdriver, and a bottle opener / large flat-head screwdriver / wire stripper. It also has a lanyard ring, a feature in which I was intensely interested.
The alox scales are clean and well-textured. I imagine I prefer them compared to the traditional red scales of the iconic Swiss Army Knife but can't truly say given my inexperience. From a purely aesthetic standpoint, I'm a bit conflicted. The alox is beautiful and the red, well, the red is classic. Perhaps I'll have to pick up another.
I'll be throwing this in my pocket in addition to my Spyderco. I'm going to need to figure out a new evaluation template for multi-tools, considering the Pioneer isn't just a knife.
In any event, I really look forward to putting the Victorinox Pioneer through its paces.
LOVE this knife. Had one from my uncle for years till it went missing. Replaced it with the Electrician model... same look with a notched mini blade in place of one of the screwdrivers.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the urge to pick up several, but I resisted. Did pick up a clear Spartan model for my son though.
All cool!
Tom, NYC
Got one from my wife for a wedding present. That was 12 years ago and it's still my EDC. I love that the blade is flat and long. Perfect for getting into small cracks to get. Something. I use the Awl (reamer) to pull nails out of the wall and it's also perfect when I buy something that comes in that thick plastic package. The awl can tear right through that plastic. Screwdrivers are always handy and it's a simple, yet pleasing looking knife when closed. Also this knife isn't scary looking to people when I bust it out at the office to cut something. Many of the modern knives are too tactical looking and intimidate people. Love this knife.
ReplyDeleteGot one from my wife for a wedding present. That was 12 years ago and it's still my EDC. I love that the blade is flat and long. Perfect for getting into small cracks to get. Something. I use the Awl (reamer) to pull nails out of the wall and it's also perfect when I buy something that comes in that thick plastic package. The awl can tear right through that plastic. Screwdrivers are always handy and it's a simple, yet pleasing looking knife when closed. Also this knife isn't scary looking to people when I bust it out at the office to cut something. Many of the modern knives are too tactical looking and intimidate people. Love this knife.
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