Swiss Army Alox?

I think it's the part of me that likes production folders every now and then that likes sak's, but I like them all the same. I'm fond of the alox myself, I do think it makes them tougher, also the blade grinds and thickness seem to be different then the red handled ones to my eyes, in a way I prefer

the one on the left was a red handled sak that a knife maker (JK Knives here on BF) re-handled in micarta

I've given up most of these by now in an attempt "not to collect" also because they make pretty awesome gifts
 
scruffuk said:
I have the Woodsman, Piobeer Solo & Bantam.
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...Of course you do.

;)

My '75(?) Small Tinker in red whatever-was-used-then looks and feels just right to me, with affection and proven utility cementing its place in my hand, pocket, and heart.

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I remember the first time I saw scale tools, and later scissors (jealous!), and far later added Classics and a Climber with the same. For me the tweezers are too soft for most applications, the toothpick will do but is kind of grody, and the scissors come in handy.

In which to say: that blue Alox looks mighty fine, natch. Given y'all's recommendation, and having proved early and often I can live without scale tools, well.... I might just keep my eyes open.

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~ P.
 
pertinux said:
...Of course you do.

;)

~ P.
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I had other things on my mind, clearly :p

You have your blue alox fix already madam....you do not need another.

Jack Black said:
Me neither. I was planning to get one about nine months ago, but then someone offered to send me a couple...
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Next time I see you that Alox Bantam is yours then Jack. I don't think I'll need a bottle opener anytime soon. Besides, I have a beer key on my keyring too.
 
scruffuk said:
I had other things on my mind, clearly :p

You have your blue alox fix already madam....you do not need another.
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How many of us here need another knife...? :confused:

:p

Yes, I now have a most stunning blue alox knife, complete with my continued gratitude. Thanks again! (<--- See? Continued gratitude, exhibit 4b):

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But look, it's so purty. I don't want to scratch it!

The ribbled-textured ones look like they're made to work hard and get bunged.

~ P.
 
And I appreciate your appreciation madam.

I just wanted you to share a pic here :)

As for the scratches, that's why it has that no expense spared lovely vinyl sheath!
 
My first Farmer had red alox scales, I got it in the 80's, I found it in a cutlery store on vacation with my folks, before the days of the Internet, I carried that knife for many years, I lost it in a movie theater in the early 90's I was not happy, it took me until 2003 to replace it with a silver one. I still look for old red ones with brass liners like my original one, I hope whomever found it used it and enjoyed it as much as I did. I like the alox because the blades are heavier stock and I little more solid/robust, I also find the awl to be superior, I still own a few red plastic handled ones but they seem almost flimsy, I know they are not, but by comparison the alox seem indestructible.

Pete
 
scruffuk said:
Next time I see you that Alox Bantam is yours then Jack. I don't think I'll need a bottle opener anytime soon. Besides, I have a beer key on my keyring too.
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You're a good man :) I'll have to find something for you that isn't knife or bottle shaped (unless it's a bottle of Hendersons!) :)
 
I'd settle for that....even though its absence of anchovies leaves it lacking when Lea & Perrins is king!! :p
 
Tripwire895 said:
Could you post pictures?

I too prefer the Alox. I have a red cadet that's my EDC right now and I love the look of the scales.
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I will soon. Had cataract surgery yesterday and still feeling a bit lazy. In the meantime I'll call the maker to see whether price still holds and if I may share his name and address. I hope such sharing does not violate forum rules-anyone know whether it does?
 
I agree with most everyone about the Alox being nice. The plastic on the plastic-handled models is really tough though. I have an Executive that has been beaten on, literally. My old roomate back in school used it to hammer or hammered on it or something, he also broke the small blade off at the tang. The red plastic was all beaten and flattened out on one end, but it never broke or came off. When you remove those plastic scales, there are steel (I think?) liners underneath, so it's still a sturdy knife.

I wish I would have taken a picture of my Executive...I just sent it in to Victorinox to get spiffed up with new handles and to replace the broken blade.
 
Flint Hills said:
I agree with most everyone about the Alox being nice. The plastic on the plastic-handled models is really tough though. I have an Executive that has been beaten on, literally. My old roomate back in school used it to hammer or hammered on it or something, he also broke the small blade off at the tang. The red plastic was all beaten and flattened out on one end, but it never broke or came off. When you remove those plastic scales, there are steel (I think?) liners underneath, so it's still a sturdy knife.

I wish I would have taken a picture of my Executive...I just sent it in to Victorinox to get spiffed up with new handles and to replace the broken blade.
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Love the Executive, one of the most overlooked Vic patterns, I've never had a stock one always the Director version with stainless steel scales , I'm on my second, just like my first Vic Farmer, I had my Director slip out if my pocket in high school took almost 25 years to replace. As for lack of tweezers I carry a real pair the Vic's are just ok, when I was doing kitchen cabinets I always seemed to get oak splinters under my finger nails, and when working in sheet metal little barbs of metal made its way into hands so I like real tweezers.

Vic Director
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Pete
 
I've never heard of it; but no anchovies?



ooops. I noticed this: Unlike other comparable sauces, the relish is also suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

I've no interest in consuming something marketed towards vegans.
 
Stelth said:
I've never heard of it; but no anchovies?
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Sheffield folk guard it jealously I'm afraid, and it's hard to get hold of outside South Yorkshire. I'll have to get ScruffUK a bottle, show him the difference between Yorkshire relish and that Southern liquour! ;)

Wish I could send you all a bottle :)
 
Jack Black said:
Sheffield folk guard it jealously I'm afraid, and it's hard to get hold of outside South Yorkshire. I'll have to get ScruffUK a bottle, show him the difference between Yorkshire relish and that Southern liquour! ;)

Wish I could send you all a bottle :)
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That is very kind of you.
 
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