Some newly arrived ALOX!!!!

scruffuk said:
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Let us know what you find out about that Franken-SAK.
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I totally forgot to post a pic of that Wenger repair/hybrid SI tangstamp....my camera's lousy but you can see it.

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I gotta drag those Soldiers back out and compare them to this one....I'm getting old I reckon.
 
I joined and asked about this knife over at multitool.org....and the consensus so far is that it is a Swiss issued Wenger. Apparently, post '92, when the Vic Soldiers went to all solid rivets, some issue Wenger SI's were produced with the solid rivets. I compared my new one to another '97 Wenger I had (with a hollow rivet/ bail) and they are identical.

So mystery solved (for now)...it is a seldom seen official Swiss issue Wenger (in unused condition).

Here's my comparison pix of the two 97's.

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Very interesting and a unique little addition to your collection.

Thanks for the update.
 
Very cool stuff! I have been checking out the ALOX models for sometime now (ever since I found my old SAK Climber stashed away since 1990-91), and I finally broke down and ordered three last night - I figured I'm paying for shipping already, so might as well get more than one!!! I'll of course post pics when they arrive...
 
link2derek said:
Very cool stuff! I have been checking out the ALOX models for sometime now (ever since I found my old SAK Climber stashed away since 1990-91), and I finally broke down and ordered three last night - I figured I'm paying for shipping already, so might as well get more than one!!! I'll of course post pics when they arrive...
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link2derek said:
Very cool stuff! I have been checking out the ALOX models for sometime now (ever since I found my old SAK Climber stashed away since 1990-91), and I finally broke down and ordered three last night - I figured I'm paying for shipping already, so might as well get more than one!!! I'll of course post pics when they arrive...
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Which ones did you order?
 
Is there any truth to the rumor that they are going to stop making alox models? I can't recall where I heard it, but it about gave me myocardial infarction.
 
Most models have been discontinued. Only the Cadet, Pioneer, Farmer, and Classic are still in production, I believe.
 
eschwebach said:
Is there any truth to the rumor that they are going to stop making alox models? I can't recall where I heard it, but it about gave me myocardial infarction.
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I heard that too...something about the machines eventually wearing out but I can't see them completely getting rid of such popular models. Vic make lots of special issues and color runs for a healthy collector (and user) market. After the fire, I decided to collect the 93mm's so unless I'm incarcerated or dead, I'll always own some Pioneer/Farmer/Soldier ALOX. Now the prices for older or rare ones are getting crazy! Used Soldier prices have doubled and tripled in 2 years an I just saw some rare colored ALOX listed for 299.00- 599.00.
 
bwperdue said:
Most models have been discontinued. Only the Cadet, Pioneer, Farmer, and Classic are still in production, I believe.
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I saw dealers listing some new variations Pioneer Harvesters and Pioneer Pruners...these may be out of production now but a lot of them just showed up on the bay.
 
I guess I will have to be more vigilant in my quest for Alox Cadets. Missed a few really great ones on the exchange last week. :mad: Got three in the mail today though! :D
 
SAK Guy said:
I heard that too...something about the machines eventually wearing out but I can't see them completely getting rid of such popular models. Vic make lots of special issues and color runs for a healthy collector (and user) market. After the fire, I decided to collect the 93mm's so unless I'm incarcerated or dead, I'll always own some Pioneer/Farmer/Soldier ALOX. Now the prices for older or rare ones are getting crazy! Used Soldier prices have doubled and tripled in 2 years an I just saw some rare colored ALOX listed for 299.00- 599.00.
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Tell me about it; I'm a little late to the Alox party, and I'd love to find a good deal on the ol' auction site for a red Pioneer. Sheesh!
 
I'm very late to the party! I just got my very first Alox sak a day or two ago. It's a black cadet, and its a wonderful knife. Why didn't someone tell me how awesome Alox SAKs were!!?! I didn't know they made a Alox classic. That might be one to try to find. What is the next size up in the Alox line from a cadet? I'm not very good at the number designations they have on them. I think I might have to make a neck sheath like the ones up a little ways in this thread. Might be kind of handy sometimes. I had never thought of that.
 
medicevans said:
I'm very late to the party! I just got my very first Alox sak a day or two ago. It's a black cadet, and its a wonderful knife. Why didn't someone tell me how awesome Alox SAKs were!!?! I didn't know they made a Alox classic. That might be one to try to find. What is the next size up in the Alox line from a cadet? I'm not very good at the number designations they have on them. I think I might have to make a neck sheath like the ones up a little ways in this thread. Might be kind of handy sometimes. I had never thought of that.
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I guess the next size up from a Cadet is the 93mm. The Pioneers, Farmers, Soldiers and Electricians at 3 5/8" closed. The kydex necker sheaths are extremely handy. I love 'em! I put little snaphooks on mine to attach keys etc. for when I'm wearing gym shorts/swim trunks.

Here's a better pic of the kydex sheath....
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