Saw a metal scaled V'nox for the first time today

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WOW...I had no idea how nice these knives look in person. The pictures I've seen of them do not do them justice. I'm hooked; I'm going to get a Soldier. :)
 
You should see some of the metal-handled Classics. Very nice. You can even get a sterling silver Classic.
 
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Please take a look at this thread -

Victorinox Farmer

There is actually a Soldier model with a keyring too -

Victorinox Soldier WITH Keyring?

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Above are the full-sized 93mm models -

There are also the smaller 84mm models like the "minimalist" Bantam Alox -
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One layer/backspring - so very thin at about 5mm or 0.2"


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Thirteenth Star,
Best value in the knife world are the alox handled SAK in my opinion. The soldier is a great one to start with. You just can't go wrong with one of these little beauties!

Tom
 
Thirteenth Star said:
WOW...I had no idea how nice these knives look in person. The pictures I've seen of them do not do them justice. I'm hooked; I'm going to get a Soldier. :)
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Silver alox Vic SAKs like the Soldier sure are pleasing to the eye. You are in for a further treat when you see Vic's red alox models, such as the Pioneer in this link:

http://www.bullmancutlery.com/catalog/victorinox/products/vn53841.html

Johnny :)
 
T. Erdelyi said:
I carry a red Alox handled Soldier on my key ring, I love it. :D
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I stand corrected I carry a red Alox handled Pioneer :o on my key ring, & I love it.
 
I have been carrying one of these alox handled Farmer Plus for quite a while now. I chose this model with the potential need for a saw and an awl (punch) for unexpected circumstances. In place of a can opener (contrast the regular Farmer model) is a spey (wharnie?) blade with a small crescent cut out on the near side for wire stripping, pencil sharpening, making circular motion cuts around tubular objects, etc. The alox handles provide a warmer feel due to its texture. And appears to be riveted on for greater durability. Unfortunately it does not come with a ring attachment means. So I keep it nestled in my Mission wallet. I may just switch to the regular Farmer model for the ring attachment feature.

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where can I get the alox Farmer and Soldier for cheap? thanks....
 
I loved my red alox soldier and had it for a couple years before my husband kidnapped it from me. He gets good used from it, so I allowed it.

As for where to find it, if you go to www.swissarmy.com they have each style and a 'buy it now' where you can get them off the internet. I deal with Chesapeake Knife & Tool which is on that list, for my stuff and they have them all.
 
spyken said:
where can I get the alox Farmer and Soldier for cheap? thanks....
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It might be a bit late -
but the Soldier was on clearance sale at Target stores for $9.98 less than a month ago -

Victorinox Soldier for only $10!

Or you could wait for an occassional Victorinox sale at eKnifeworks.com (SMKW) - they've had 20% and 25% off all Victorinox.

If you can't wait, then at least look at a low price to aim for - use froogle.com to do a price search for

Victorinox Soldier -pouch
(the -pouch is useful as it eliminates all the pouches listed)
or by the Soldier's US model#
Victorinox 53929

and
Victorinox Farmer -pouch
Victorinox 53964

and order the results Price: low to high -
but watch out for high shipping costs.

I like the total prices (delivered costs) at DiscountKnivesOnLine.com

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