Victorinox Swiss Army Secretary Pocket Knife (Silver Alox)

by Victorinox

Product Features

• Compact pocket knife with two tools
• Acid-resistant plastic and aluminum handle
• 100% stainless steel components
• Features a small and large blade
• Comes with a lifetime warranty

Product Description

Product Description

The Swiss Army Secretary Pocket Knife is a compact knife with two useful tools. Precision crafted in Switzerland, this silver knife is constructed with an acid-resistant plastic and aluminum handle, and 100-percent stainless steel components that will hold their edge and last for years. The Secretary is lightweight and measures 3.25 inches when closed. This Swiss Army knife features a small and large blade and as with all Swiss Army knives, the Secretary knife comes with a lifetime warranty.

Product Description

In 1884, Master Cutler Karl Elsener started his cutlery factory in the small village of Ibach, Switzerland. In 1897, he crafted the Victorinox Original Swiss Army Knife. Since that time, the Elsener family has continued to craft tools in the Victorinox tradition of in genius design, durability, and quality. This is why all Victorinox multi-tools, made of first class stainless steel, are guaranteed a lifetime against defects in material and workmanship. Remember, if it doesn't say Victorinox, it's not the Original Swiss Army Knife.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007QCO6U
• Item model number: 54289
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,151 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #77 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Knives & Tools > Folding Knives

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A+ pocket knife, December 23, 2005

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Bruce Q. (Chicago suburbs) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Secretary Pocket Knife (Silver Alox) (Sports)

I had been looking for this exact knife literally for years since first having identical promotional "free-b's" which became lost. (Ya gotta luv Amazon.com)
Definately great for pants pockets since it's only about 3/16" in thickness. Stainless steel blades eliminate corrosion problems.
Highest recommendation.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly Slim, But Feels Flimsy, January 12, 2007

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Joshua Villines (Atlanta) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Secretary Pocket Knife (Silver Alox) (Sports)

If you want the slimmest possible full-size (or nearly full-size, the blade is slightly smaller than I expected) Swiss Army Knife, the "Secretary" is the model for you. Unfortunately, it felt too fragile and slippery for me, so I went with the thicker "Solo" model. Either knife is an excellent solution if you want a single, useful blade that's neither heavy nor inconvenient to lug around; but if your primary concern is the thickness of the knife, go with the "Secretary." If you intent to put a lot of wear and tear on the knife, I would recommend the "Solo" (which has a slightly larger main blade and no secondary blade - despite being noticeably thicker).

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Product Differences, November 1, 2011

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Ricardo (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Secretary Pocket Knife (Silver Alox) (Sports)

I have had the red plastic-handled version of this knife for a while now and actually had to return the first one due to poor finishing by the factory. The replacement was better, but not as good as I had hoped for.

Yesterday I received the Silver Alox version and the difference in finishing is like night and day. This is how I remember the quality of Victorinox to be. My only concern is the logo which seems to be "painted" on. I'll be surprised if it doesn't wear off eventually.

A nice surprise, which I don't see mentioned in the product description, is that it came with a vinyl pouch. If nothing else, the pouch will protect the logo from wearing off. A nice touch for an inexpensive knife.

As always, SAK blades are exceptionally sharp. I have no idea what type of stainless Victorinox uses, but it's easy to sharpen and holds its edge fairly well. If I was to guess, I'd guess 440 or possibly one of the Krupps alloys. In any case, it really doesn't matter.

A few folks have mentioned it feeling flimsy. I don't think I'd use that word but it is very light. Unless someone were to really abuse this knife, I don't think that it would disappoint them. It's not meant to be more than a light-duty pocket knife and that's just what it is.