Customer Reviews

Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Pocket Knife (Silver Alox)

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4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
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This knife is missing the toothpick and tweezers when compared to the regular version with plastic scales. But what you get instead is a knife that is only ONE HALF as thick! Besides, who uses the toothpick or tweezers anyway. 99.9% of the functionality of this knife is in the 3 main tools. This thing is so amazingly slender that you can carry it around in your front pocket all day every day and never even feel that it is there. It will not rub in an irritating way like most things carried in pockets. Also it will never show a bump in your pants.

The fine aluminum scales look sleek and elegant and are even suitable for engraving. The scales are well textured without being abrasive and provide a secure, comfortable grip. It is the perfect executive pocket knife (except that it is not overpriced). It is also the perfect pocket companion for people who don't want or like to carry a pocket knife, but still may need to open a package or envelope, trim a loose thread, clean a fingernail or turn a screw once in a while. Let's face it, tool use is what sets us apart from the beasts. Mine has been carried daily for 7 years and still looks perfectly new. I sharpen it when needed and it will shave hair. The only time I do not carry this knife is when I want to have a pen on me. In that case I carry the similar Signature knife with retractable pen and tweezers. With either of these great pocket companions at hand, my life is made a little easier and more pleasant each day.

These comments are in no way a disparagement of the standard plastic Classic knife, of which I have several. That is also a great product. I just feel that the Alox version takes a great concept to it's ultimate refinement. If they tripled the price, I would still be a fan.

This knife Victorinox - Swiss Army Classic SD- Silver Alox Knife is lighter, slimmer and more handsome than the typical Swiss Army Classic with the plastic sides. Although the product description says it has a tweezer and toothpick, as are found on the Classic with plastic sides, this model has neither. That's why it is so much thinner and lighter than the other models. I've carried it on my key chain for about a month, and it looks no worse for the wear. A great value at about $15.00!

This small knife is so light weight you barely know it is in your pocket. It comes to the rescue several times per week. At a family gathering during Christmas it helped open most relatives presents. The knife blade and scissors stay sharp for a long time.

This is a QUALITY, well made and designed little knife. Although it lacks the tweezers & toothpick of many similar pocket knives it is excellent.

ADVANTAGES:
* It is only about 1/2 to 2/3rds the weight similar knives. It may feel "cheap" to some because case is made of what seems to be aircraft grade aluminum alloy. This is why it is so light weight and so nice in a pocket! IF you doubt the sturdiness of this unit, open the tools and try to bend the case. It is STRONG. Unless you really apply a GREAT amount of pressure you cannot even slightly distort it.

* It is much thinner than similar knives, as it does not have the toothpick & tweezers, nor bulky combo plastic and steel case.

* Great styling -- I usually am not impressed by fashion or "styling", but this little gem says "Professional", it is not plastic looking or glitzy neon preppy garbage.

* Blades are strong and screwdriver can actually be USED as a screwdriver, nail file works okay, and knife blade is as sharp as it needs to be as it will cut through plastic, nylon or fiber cord easily with minimal fraying, even cuts type III paracord easily. (I did sharpen the knife blade as I like sharper one, but that is personal preference.) It also has a nice point for nail cleaning, although if you sharpen you have to be a bit more careful using it for this function.

* The scissors actually work well, both for trimming finger nails and cutting paper. Many similar knives fail at one of these being improperly angled or mis-aligned.

* Riveting of the unit is tight and very smooth & professional.

DRAWBACK:
* This little knife is somewhat expensive, but you get quality, still, I think it is a bit overpriced so downgraded by one star.

Other than price -- OUTSTANDING product.

This is a great size for a keychain, and the materials are of good quality stainless steel. The outer shell is nice and sturdy, and i used this for numerous little jobs. Doesnt come with the tweezer or toothpick, but it allows the item to be slimmer than the others and light weight. This makes a great gift, especially if you get it engraved.

This is my 2nd knife. The first one lasted me 3 years and only broke because I used it for a screw driver which it is not intended to be used. I fully expect my new one to last much longer if used as intended. I highly recommend this pocket knife.

I got sick of always trying to use my car keys to open boxes and cut threads and figured I should just get a knife on there. As a keychain addition, this is perfect. It's really tiny. Smaller than most of my keys, actually. The blade is very small, but works for everything I've needed it for so far. A bottle opener would be really nice instead of the scissors or nail file, but I guess I could use the Cadet if I really needed it. All the tools slide out like butter and lock into place securely. This a very well made little tool.

This is a rugged, versatile, and classy knife. The aluminum housing is solid yet lite. A little more expensive but worth the extra.

The first thing that struck me when I got this knife is that it was very thin. I believe the lack of a toothpick and tweezers makes it slightly thinner than most Swiss Army knives; it fits nicely on a keychain and is darn good to have around. It's quite sturdy feeling, pretty nice looking, and best of all, it's cheap. I think it would make a good stocking stuffer.

The review by "Barry" was right on. After reading the review I realized this was the little knife I wanted. I did not need the tweezers and toothpick. The little knife is quite small and as noted not as thick as the regular Classic Swiss Knife. It is top quality and well made...

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