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Yeah, I know. We all know what a SAK is like, I'll just put a few words in on the Soldier.
Well, first off, I ordered it Sunday through Amazon.com. They're peddling it for Gallagher & Forsythe. I ordered it standard ground and it got here today (2 business days later). Most impressive.
What's more impressive is the Alox critter itself.
Blade:
I like this blade for more than the blade of the other models. It's thicker and has more belly. The production year is stamped on the reverse tang (in my case, 03). It didn't come hair-poppin scary sharp, but it will shave if a little drag. It snaps shut with the telltale genuine authority of a good slipjoint. I find the blade rub pretty minimal, as the scratch line isn't too bad.
Can opener/bottle opener: Haven't tested them yet, but I'm sure they're just like their cousins'
Awl/reamer:
I'll tell you, I really like the awl in the main tool area. Victorinox paired it with the blade and instead of a cumbersome nail slot, they made it overhang the scale. It's very sharp and well designed. It does not have the threading hole characteristic of some of Victorinox's other producs, however. That's of no consequence to me, however.
Scales:
Here's where the knife really shines. The alox scales are very grippy. The logo with its painted red backing looks very sleek on it. The rivets in handle aren't a pretty site, and one has tiny dots of what appears to be corrosion, and if I notice it growing I'll sandpaper it a little. The edges of the scales have small areas toward the tools where it looks like chipped paint, as if it had been painted silver. Nothing too noticeable, and it certainly doesn't detract from the beauty of the knife.
Overall, the fit and finish are excellent, the tool selection will suit me as a minimalist, and I'm definitely a Victorinut know.
Here are two scans of the knife in question. I highly reccommend this to anyone who doesn't need a lock in a practical sense.
Well, first off, I ordered it Sunday through Amazon.com. They're peddling it for Gallagher & Forsythe. I ordered it standard ground and it got here today (2 business days later). Most impressive.
What's more impressive is the Alox critter itself.
Blade:
I like this blade for more than the blade of the other models. It's thicker and has more belly. The production year is stamped on the reverse tang (in my case, 03). It didn't come hair-poppin scary sharp, but it will shave if a little drag. It snaps shut with the telltale genuine authority of a good slipjoint. I find the blade rub pretty minimal, as the scratch line isn't too bad.
Can opener/bottle opener: Haven't tested them yet, but I'm sure they're just like their cousins'
Awl/reamer:
I'll tell you, I really like the awl in the main tool area. Victorinox paired it with the blade and instead of a cumbersome nail slot, they made it overhang the scale. It's very sharp and well designed. It does not have the threading hole characteristic of some of Victorinox's other producs, however. That's of no consequence to me, however.
Scales:
Here's where the knife really shines. The alox scales are very grippy. The logo with its painted red backing looks very sleek on it. The rivets in handle aren't a pretty site, and one has tiny dots of what appears to be corrosion, and if I notice it growing I'll sandpaper it a little. The edges of the scales have small areas toward the tools where it looks like chipped paint, as if it had been painted silver. Nothing too noticeable, and it certainly doesn't detract from the beauty of the knife.
Overall, the fit and finish are excellent, the tool selection will suit me as a minimalist, and I'm definitely a Victorinut know.
Here are two scans of the knife in question. I highly reccommend this to anyone who doesn't need a lock in a practical sense.