… and last, but not least, moreover – the biggest brother from Alox LE 2017. Yes, it’s a Pioneer, in this year it looks very impressively with olive scales.
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667. Alox Pioneer LE 2017
Category: Alox
666. Alox Cadet LE 2017
I think that hero of this topic will not be a big surprise for readers of my blog. So, it’s time to review some pictures of Cadet – middle member of Alox LE 2017.
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665. Alox Classic SD LE 2017
Previous post was about some Limited edition from 2017, so let’s continue this endless story..
Three years ago, as you all know (I’m absolutely sure by the way), Victorinox started new (every-year?) limited run of three Alox models –Classic SD, Cadet and Pioneer. In order to make these knives more attractive, every run produced in new color, 2017 bring us an olive-green models.
This time let’s start review all members of this LE from the youngest member, – Alox Classic SD LE 2017!
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662. Cadet II
The Victorinox Cadet II is the same model as regular Cadet, but with small blade (clip-pointed) instead of nail-file. Historically this version was produced before regular Cadet, but as sometimes happened (the same situation with Bantam / Bantam II), later on new version got a ‘Cadet‘ name while this one – Cadet II.
More interesting thing – it has not typical for this form-factor material of scales, as you can see, they’re smooth (and beautiful!)
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661. Executive
The Victorinox Executive is a 74mm model with unique tool – orange-peeler.
Interesting fact: the same model, but with stainless steel scales has unique name – Director, all others (cellidor, wood, Alox and even gold and silver) shares the same name Executive.
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Related models:
- Director
650. Watch Maker 60
In previous post we’ve reviewed not very popular model (I wouldn’t say ‘rare’..), specially created for operations with watches.
So, now we’ll review new variation of this model. It’s a former Wenger model, and it has a very unique feature – it has a non-folding blade. Uncommon practice for this manufacturer, I cannot remember even another one with fixed blade (we’re not going to discuss bayonets, by the way).
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648. Rancher
The Victorinox Rancher – vintage variation with old cross (OC) instead of modern shield and logo of Swiss company Brütsch-Rüegger
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639. Special Pioneer X – VSAKCS 2016
Few years before, in 2016 Victorinox company realized a long-waited desire (I could say – obsession, but I wouldn’t) of hundreds people. They’re realized an Alox model with scissors (first one after vintage Voyager!) − Pioneer X.
Moreover, the same model was released as Damast knife of the Year soon after this. So, we had two new knives for this year. Is it enough? For sure − no, and specially for VSAKC society as model of the year was released ‘light’ version of the same knife. It was called a Special Pioneer X and was thinner for few millimeters due to removed openers layer.
Stop talking, let’s see the pictures of this beauty..
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636. Pioneer (Dark Gray)
Victorinox Pioneer model with Dark Gray colored scales. Seems, this model was produced specially for US market (but I’m not sure, if you have some information about it – please share it with me).
P.S. In order to show difference between this shade of gray with regular black, I’ve added few comparative pictures below.
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626. Wenger Soldat 1961 (1978)
Yes, my collection contains only Victorinox knives. No other trademarks, no other knives, even original / genuine Swiss ones (bye-bye, Swiza!)
But I couldn’t find any reason for myself to not add this Soldat 1961 to my collection. Will be a member of small family..
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616. Executive 58 (pre-Companion 58)
The Victorinox Executive 58 is a 2-layers model in 58-mm form-factor (it’s a logically, huh?), which looks is absolutely like Companion model, but with very minor difference – pattern of nail-file working surface.
One more fact, which I should to raise (again and again!) – it’s a Victorinox’s products’ naming convention:
- Executive 58 model later evolved into Companion
- Executive 74 model initially was called.. Companion
That’s it.
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605. Cadet (Copper colored)
The Victorinox Cadet is a very popular Alox model in 84-mm range. But this one is something relatively rare. Let’s check what SAKWiki knows:
A Copper colored model was available for a short time prior to 2006 and is considered a collector’s item.
P.S. Special thanks to Mile Živković for the help with identifying!
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581. Pioneer (Avianna club’s model)
Another advertisment khife from Swiss Avia Club “Avianna” – Victorinox Pioneer.
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579. Alox Cadet
Alox Cadet – 2 layers model in 84-mm form-factor. Need some help with identifying the exact name of this color.
UPDATE: It’s a Hunter Green color. Thanks, Mile!
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578. Electrician Alox
Early variation of Electrician Alox model with old cross. Before 1980 this model had a name Model 2212.
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577. Model 2231 (Lumberjack)
Actually this model was released before then name Lumberjack was given to the another model with similar configuration of tools. The one discrepance between them – latest Lumberjack has combo-tool instead of cap-lifter in Model 2231.
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567. Alox Pioneer LE 2016
The last and the biggest member of Alox Limited Edition 2016 series – Pioneer.
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566. Alox Cadet LE 2016
565. Alox Classic SD LE 2016
In 2016 Victorinox company released new run of Alox Limited Edition series, which was started in previous (2015) year. This series includes three models – Classic SD, Cadet and Pioneer. For this year “Dark Orchid” color was choosen.
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557. Farmer
The Victorinox Farmer is a 3-layers 93-mm model, which is very similar to popular Pioneer. My variation is an old-style knife with red scales and old cross (OC) instead of modern shield.
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