Aitor Al-Ligator Corkscrew Polyamide

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In the last few months Aitor (Spain) started exporting knives again. I recently ordered an Aitor Al-Ligator Corkscrew Polyamide. This is a large SAK type that is similar in size to Victorinox's lockblade series of knives, except that it also has comparatively heavy duty pliers (by a couple orders of magnitude). I'm favorably impressed overall with this knife's construction. Its not as polished or smooth operating as Victorinox lockblade tools, but many of its tools appear to be as strong or even stronger. [I have an old (20+ year) Aitor "Skinner II" stainless steel knife and have no idea what type of stainless steel was used in its construction; but it has never rusted (not a spec) after being on many occasions in one of the harshest, humid and salty environments in the country. I've always figured Aitor was exceptional in that department.]

As to the Al-ligator's pliers, they are very similar in size to that of Victorinox Spirit. They have functioned well to date; obviously that's where this tool get its name ('gator).

Unfortunately, the blade is not designed to lock.

This particular knife/tool does tend to stand out - even among a collection of Leathermen, Victorinox, SOGs, etc. --- and I was surprised that Aitor got its act together so soon after reopening the factory.

http://www.aceros-de-hispania.com/aitor-knives/alligator-aitor-pocketknife.asp
 
I'm glad they are back in business. Nice product line. I had one of their campknife-style multitools, like an Al-ligator without pliers.. Very solid and reliable.
 
I agree. Being a SAK admirer, I wanted something along the same lines but with a little more heft. Found a version (minus pliers) on ebay for relatively cheap and later ordered one from Spain. Feature configuration is just like a SAK but on steroids. The blade comes with a nice edge. It's good to hear they are back up and running.
 
Aitor is a pretty decent company, or at least the old Aitor was. I have a German Surplus SAK-type made by Aitor, and the quality seems to be right on par with the Vics, who also made that model under contract.
 
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