Reasons
b. Tougher, they won't crack or break
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That picture is the best argument for alox there is!!!!
Sorry, I left out a word. Why not an Alox handle?Are you saying why an alox handle or why not an alox handle ?
I can't detect any liners on this knife. There is a brass spacer between the saw and the main blade.That Ti handle you have there is a set of Ti scales on what was a Cellidor knife. One big difference in construction between Alox and Cellidor is the Alox does not have liners, one of the reasons it is thinner in spite of having thicker blades and springs. The toothpick and tweezers (and straight pin and pen on plus scales) fit between the scales and the liners. No liners, no place for them to fit. Of course, they could put liners under the Alox, thus making them thicker and heavier, or they could make Alox scales for Cellidor models, but that is another can of worms.
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I can't detect any liners on this knife. There is a brass spacer between the saw and the main blade.
Definitely.They should make more nylon ones
It looks like the tweezers rest 1/2 on can opener and 1/2 on the back spring (on the non scale side). I am pretty sure the the maker has a programable milling machine.What does the tweezer rest against on the inside? Does it fit entirely into a pocket machined into the scale, or is the scale two piece, or does it rest against the combo tool? I suppose one could machine a pocket into an Alox scale to hold a tweezer and another for a toothpick, but it would be way beyond the skills of anyone I know.
That isn't an arrangement that I personally would find acceptable, but I think I've derailed this thread enough.View attachment 709575
It looks like the tweezers rest 1/2 on can opener and 1/2 on the back spring (on the non scale side). I am pretty sure the the maker has a programable milling machine.
I really like the tooth pick, tweezers and often use a scissors so I carry a Classic on my key ring and that gives me all the options that I need so I am open to carry a larger knife that meets my other needs of the day, which often includes an Alox Vic.
I just have to ask.... just how much time are you talking about? I have carried the same SAK for years without any cracking or scales popping off.Over time the non Alox models always end up with the covers popping off on me and then I lose then before I can snap them back in.
Why not by them in pairs
For example Recurit & famer
Or Tinker & Cadet
That way you will get to knives in one purchase.
Then later you can buy the second pair later.