SWISS ARMY SOLDIER KNIFE - SILVER ALOX

by Victorinox

Product Description

Swiss Army Soldier Knife. PRODUCT DETAILS: Large blade. Can opener with small screwdriver. Bottle opener with large screwdriver & wire stripper. Sturdy reamer. Life time warranty. 53929 , KNIVES ,

Product Details

• ASIN: B003NTON44
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,130 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another absolute gem, June 30, 2006

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Stanley H. Zisk "daman" (Honolulu, HI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SWISS ARMY SOLDIER KNIFE - SILVER ALOX (Sports)

I bought this knife to replace an older one that I "lost" at an airport security check (forgot to empty that pocket at home.)

It appears to be exactly the same knife as the Swiss Army Pioneer Pocket Knife, which I also bought ("just to see..."), except that this one has a key ring.

They are both absolute gems, each has a small variety of tools that are extremely useful and is not overloaded with "fun" stuff that just add to the weight and awkwardness. The metal is hard & sturdy enough that you can really do some prying without damaging the blades, the knife blade is sharp and will hopefully stay that way for a while (good metal), the can-opener works well, the shape of the small screwdriver lets you wriggle it into the smallest of openings to do the pry thing, and the blade remains un-nicked so continues to work well as a screwdriver afterward.
Also, the handle is metal, not plastic, so I can carry it (for years?) in the same pocket with my keys, with no chipping or loosening of the side plates. A very good design! and I'm grateful that the Company continues to make such a useful piece, when they undoubtedly earn a lot more profit from the big, fancy, multi-mega-bladed tools - which may be good in a toolbox, but not in a pocket!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Swiss Army Knife Ever Made, January 22, 2006

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D. Routman (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SWISS ARMY SOLDIER KNIFE - SILVER ALOX (Sports)

In my opinion, this is the best Swiss Army knife ever made. It is the sturdiest of all the knives, and has only the necessary tools. Perfect for camping/backpacking, and as a gift to friends and family.


PROS:

-The knife blade is longer and thicker (sturdier) than the knife blades on other Swiss Army knife models.
-Aluminum Handles. The classic red plastic handles on the other models will eventually crack and fall off after a few years of regular use. The aluminum sides on this knife will never break, and they offer superior grip.
-Compact and Lightweight.
-It's the official army knife of Swiss soldiers, so it must be good!


CONS:

1. The reamer may not be very useful for many people. However, it has many other uses if you get creative.

28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Victorinox Beats Wenger In Quality, May 3, 2006

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slugbone (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SWISS ARMY SOLDIER KNIFE - SILVER ALOX (Sports)

I am somewhat of an unqualified expert on the Victorinox Swiss Army Knives, I currently own 4 of them, and one Wenger Executive. If you are going back and forth debating which is better, in my experience the Victorinox is superior in blade quality and construction. The Wenger knives have more "wiggle" in the blade and just don't feel as solid.

The Silver Alox Soldier is a fine looking knife. I really prefer the look and style to any other Swiss Army red or black. It feels heavier, and the handle material isn't going to chip or crack. Good enough to put in your back or front pocket without being too heavy, and a nice mix of tools. I also have the Silver Alox Harvester, which is the same knife with a sawblade added. You wouldn't think it would make much of a difference, but the Soldier is noticeably lighter in your pocket, so if weight is a big deal for you and you can sacrafice the sawblade, this knife would be ideal for you.

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