Where does the Alox Solo stand?

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spydutch

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Greetings you all :)

A reaction in the "Favorite Alox" thread on the Multi Tool subforum made me wonder, how is the Alox Solo seen?
It isn't a SAK per se with all them tools in it.
It isn't a traditional either with it's Alox scales and stainless blade.

However it IS a great, almost indistructable, pocket knife you could go to war with:thumbup:

Just wondered what your opinion is about this.

Thanks for reading.:thumbup:
 
spydutch said:
It isn't a SAK per se with all them tools in it.
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Sure it is. Granted, the archetypical SAK is a multi-bladed, multi-tooled knife, but that doesn't mean the Solo (or any single bladed SAK) isn't a SAK.
It isn't a traditional either with it's Alox scales and stainless blade.
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Sure it is. SAKs are traditional knives (especially if you're Swiss) just like Openiels and stockmans are. Traditional knives aren't defined by having carbon steel, and there are plenty of other examples of traditional knives having metal handles.
 
I think Arrend is being a bit misunderstood here.

It's not a question of 'is the sak a traditional' but more is the solo a traditional?.

In my opinion, a Vic solo is not a Swiss Army knife. But... it is a nice rugged example of a equal end or cigar jack dressed up in some very rugged work clothing. A "Swiss Army Knife" is the one with the tools. A cigar jack, or even a sleeveboard jack, is a pocket knife with equal ends, right? Therefor the solo is a traditional shaped pocket pocket knife with modern materials.

Of course I've been known to be wrong once in a while. But that's my story and I'm stickin to it!

Carl.
 
I agree with Carl here. It may not be traditional American, but it is traditional all right.

Looking at it another way, do you think it is more appropriate to post it in the Multi-tool subforum? Because that is a LOT more of a stretch than posting about it here. ;)

At any rate Spydutch, we're not that uptight about things like that here on bladeforums, so you'll probably be welcomed in both sub-fora, and even the general one if you want the most views. :)
 
jackknife said:
In my opinion, a Vic solo is not a Swiss Army knife. But... it is a nice rugged example of a equal end or cigar jack dressed up in some very rugged work clothing. A "Swiss Army Knife" is the one with the tools.
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Good point. Obviously it's a Victorinox, but that doesn't necessarily make it a SAK.

-- Mark
 
heh you could lump the Pocket Pal in this discussion
a sort of pen knife with strange pants :p
 
Rsmith_77 said:
heh you could lump the Pocket Pal in this discussion
a sort of pen knife with strange pants :p
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That's funny! New subforum: Knives With Strange Pants.

(Related sub-subforum idea immediately squashed: Knives In Strange Pants.)

~ P.
 
Well, I guess I have to post here, since I raised the discussion :D
To me, SAK's are traditionals, and so is the Alox Solo. Not in the US maybe, but over here they are totally considered traditionals. As for the metal handles, it's not the only example (think of Mercator, Douk Douk and so on).
My personal opinion (as I wrote it in the multitool subforum) is that it may be done by VIctorinox, and therefore share looks (and quality) with SAK's, but the Alox Solo is no SAK to me. My idea of SAK (Swiss Army knife, meaning the ones given to the Swiss Army) lies on the concept of a combination of a blade and some tools. The Alox Solo is a single bladed slipjoint of Swiss traditional flavor :rolleyes:

Fausto
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Smaug said:
I agree with Carl here. It may not be traditional American, but it is traditional all right.

Looking at it another way, do you think it is more appropriate to post it in the Multi-tool subforum? Because that is a LOT more of a stretch than posting about it here. ;)

At any rate Spydutch, we're not that uptight about things like that here on bladeforums, so you'll probably be welcomed in both sub-fora, and even the general one if you want the most views. :)
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Thanks for the replies so far :thumbup:

I posted this thread in the Multi Tool forum as well at the same time :)
 
All I can say is that I have a Solo and it is a heckuva a lot of knife for about $17 shipped. Typical Vic fit and finish, nice strong spring, and very light and slim. The edge is easy to get super sharp and keep that way.

Not sure how it should be labeled as far as a traditional or not, or SAK or not, but I like it! :D

Andrew
 
The question is, why not get an Alox Bantam instead? That's a sweet, minimalist SAK.

(I know, I know. I changed the topic. Sorry 'bout that.)

-- Mark
 
mnblade said:
The question is, why not get an Alox Bantam instead? That's a sweet, minimalist SAK.

(I know, I know. I changed the topic. Sorry 'bout that.)

-- Mark
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Alox bantam and solo, great knives, both discontinued. Can't help but wonder what Victorinox was thinking.:confused:

Carl.
 
My two cents--The Solo is definitely traditional, but I would not call it a SAK. It's a fantastic knife and I love mine dearly. I do like the Pioneer Settler just a tad better because of the secondary pen blade, but even that I don't consider a SAK.

To me, SAKs have the extra tools. But my Solo and Settler are some of the finest knives I own at any price.
 
jackknife said:
Alox bantam and solo, great knives, both discontinued. Can't help but wonder what Victorinox was thinking.:confused:

Carl.
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Are you sure they're discontinued Carl? They are available over here in the UK
Had my Alox Solo in my pocket today, cut a bag of potatoes open with it. Nice if I want to go lighter than the Pioneer when I'm at home.

Edit: I've just checked the US site of the online store that has them for sale here in the UK. They do not have them for sale in the US, so perhaps they are just not available in the US. They are not common over here. I only know of this one site that sells them, so perhaps they are discontinued???
 
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