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Alox Swiss Champ
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afishhunter
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For me, it would depend on the $$ (or $$$ as the case may be. Alox adds considerably to the cost on the various other models compared to the non-Alox versions.
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Also, would the loss of the cover/side tools (toothpick, Tweezers, maybe the pen and pin) happen on an Alox Champ?
As much as I otherwise like the Alox models, I don't like having to give those up enough to buy the Alox version. I've never had a Cellidor or nylon cover break or fall off, even after carrying it every day for 8 or more consecutive years.
)Also, would the loss of the cover/side tools (toothpick, Tweezers, maybe the pen and pin) happen on an Alox Champ?
As much as I otherwise like the Alox models, I don't like having to give those up enough to buy the Alox version. I've never had a Cellidor or nylon cover break or fall off, even after carrying it every day for 8 or more consecutive years.
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With 93mm alox tools often being thicker than their 91mm brethren, an alox SwissChamp might be too thick to properly grip. Would also be heavier. Obviously, all of the standard back tools would be gone, so the front side might need to be supplemented with extra tools, like the 93mm reamer. But with that said, I would have to purchase one. I'm all about the SwissChamp.
What I'd really like to see is a 73mm version of the alox MiniChamp.
afishhunter
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Good question.
None of the current ALOX models have back (or side) tools. (at least not those available in USA)Alox models follow a design philosophy which is slightly different. The focus is on making sure that the tools and backsprings are stronger, and that the overall SAK is more robust. This means a simpler design, thicker backsprings, thicker tools on the larger models, and no cutouts for back side tools, which would weaken the SAK's strength and sturdiness.
SwissBianco sells custom 91mm alox scales. You can buy a Swiss Champ and attach the custom scales to it with glue. It's not quite the same, but it's the closest you can get without taking the SAK apart and peening it back together with special scales. If that's really what you want but you're not up to the job, then you could pay a custom SAK modder to do it for you, but it's expensive and you'll probably have to wait a long time for the modder to have an opening in their work schedule.
SwissBianco sells custom 91mm alox scales. You can buy a Swiss Champ and attach the custom scales to it with glue. It's not quite the same, but it's the closest you can get without taking the SAK apart and peening it back together with special scales. If that's really what you want but you're not up to the job, then you could pay a custom SAK modder to do it for you, but it's expensive and you'll probably have to wait a long time for the modder to have an opening in their work schedule.
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I don’t see why they couldn’t do SwissChamp with just alox scales to it. I have thought about it and it would be awesome. After market scales feel so artificial, with pins it would be as solid as they could get. And I don’t care about screws either as custom SAK. If I had alox champ it would definitely need steel framed magnifier as well.