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Alox ECD selection
on: November 04, 2011, 05:58:34 PM
Hi All,

I'm new here. I have however used swiss army knives for many years. Recently I decided to pick an Alox swiss army knife as an everyday carry. I got a Wenger Standard Issue and am waiting for a Victorinox Electrician and Harvester. Hopefully one of them will work out. I like the idea of a second blade on the Electrician and Harvester (especially for trimming saxophone reeds) but don't really like giving up the small screw driver which I use a lot.
If I end up with the Electrician, I can convert the reamer to a small screwdriver.
If I end up with a Harvester, I can mod the top of the saw into a small screw driver.

Ultimately, I'd like somethnig relatively simple and light that can last me a life time.

What do you suggest? What was your approach when selecting your EDC?


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Rafal

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Re: Alox ECD selection
Reply #1 on: November 04, 2011, 06:19:45 PM
Welcome!

   Ive always had a SAK, but never a Alox,till about 3 months ago, but still haven't done anything with it. im waiting for a few others to come in so that i can have them customized into one. Cant wait! nice thing is it will be an original, it will have red scales, and with brass liners unlike the silver ones! oh i just so cant wait,, JR
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Re: Alox ECD selection
Reply #2 on: November 04, 2011, 06:31:01 PM
That sounds pretty sweet. What are you planning to end up with in the end?

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Re: Alox ECD selection
Reply #3 on: November 04, 2011, 09:01:26 PM
Quote from: Rafal on November 04, 2011, 06:31:01 PM
That sounds pretty sweet. What are you planning to end up with in the end?

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Now close your eyes and try to see it, lol thats what im aiming for. cant wait! JR
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Re: Alox ECD selection
Reply #4 on: November 04, 2011, 09:21:52 PM
Quote from: MadPlumbarian on November 04, 2011, 09:01:26 PM
Quote from: Rafal on November 04, 2011, 06:31:01 PM
That sounds pretty sweet. What are you planning to end up with in the end?

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Now close your eyes and try to see it, lol thats what im aiming for. cant wait! JR

That's cool. It will make a big SAK. What is the carabiner?

Cheers,

R.

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Re: Alox ECD selection
Reply #5 on: November 04, 2011, 09:25:27 PM
On the can opener on the SI is a flat driver that works for Phillips and small standard heads.  Do you need smaller than that?


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Re: Alox ECD selection
Reply #6 on: November 04, 2011, 09:29:49 PM
Quote from: Mr. Whippy on November 04, 2011, 09:25:27 PM
On the can opener on the SI is a flat driver that works for Phillips and small standard heads.  Do you need smaller than that?

No,

That's about the size I want, but If I go with the Electrician or Harvester, I'll loose it (and gain the small knife in it's place). I could always stay with Wenger SI but I would really like a small blade.

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Re: Alox ECD selection
Reply #7 on: November 04, 2011, 09:38:43 PM
Yea, I bet the Electrician's blade would be great for trimming reeds...

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Re: Alox ECD selection
Reply #8 on: November 04, 2011, 10:00:05 PM
Quote from: Rafal on November 04, 2011, 09:21:52 PM
Quote from: MadPlumbarian on November 04, 2011, 09:01:26 PM
Quote from: Rafal on November 04, 2011, 06:31:01 PM
That sounds pretty sweet. What are you planning to end up with in the end?

[|||RED ALOX||||]
|nailfile------knife|
|-------saw-----|
|-----scissors----|O
|carabiner--philips|
|bottle------ can|
[|||RED ALOX||||]

Now close your eyes and try to see it, lol thats what im aiming for. cant wait! JR

That's cool. It will make a big SAK. What is the carabiner?

Cheers,

R.
its called a snap shackle, but looks to me as a carabiner, does the same thing? JR
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As I sit on my Crapper Throne in the Reading Room and explode on the Commode, thinking, how my flush beat John’s and Jerry’s pair? Jack’s had to run for the Water Closet yet ended up tripping on a Can bowing and hitting his Head on the Porcelain God! 🚽
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Re: Alox ECD selection
Reply #9 on: November 05, 2011, 01:16:49 AM
Quote from: Mr. Whippy on November 04, 2011, 09:38:43 PM
Yea, I bet the Electrician's blade would be great for trimming reeds...

Thanks,

That's what I was thinking.

Cheers,

Rafal

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Re: Alox ECD selection
Reply #10 on: November 08, 2011, 12:09:04 PM
Quote from: MadPlumbarian on November 04, 2011, 10:00:05 PM
its called a snap shackle, but looks to me as a carabiner, does the same thing? JR
Isn't that a Wenger exclusive?

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Reply #11 on: November 08, 2011, 02:13:45 PM
Quote from: dodge_911 on November 08, 2011, 12:09:04 PM
Quote from: MadPlumbarian on November 04, 2011, 10:00:05 PM
its called a snap shackle, but looks to me as a carabiner, does the same thing? JR
Isn't that a Wenger exclusive?
Theres about 5-6 Wenger that have that set up, with the snap shackle/philips. JR
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Re: Alox ECD selection
Reply #12 on: November 08, 2011, 02:29:03 PM
My 2 cents is that Wenger SI should be your main goto Alox SAK  :tu:
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Reply #13 on: November 08, 2011, 02:33:59 PM
Quote from: sawman on November 08, 2011, 02:29:03 PM
My 2 cents is that Wenger SI should be your main goto Alox SAK  :tu:
Well thats basically what im starting with, just adding a few parts.. JR
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Re: Alox ECD selection
Reply #14 on: November 08, 2011, 02:36:20 PM
I would advise against making a small driver out of the awl.  It seems better to have it modded by someone if it will take Vic parts.
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Reply #15 on: November 08, 2011, 02:40:58 PM
Quote from: sawman on November 08, 2011, 02:36:20 PM
I would advise against making a small driver out of the awl.  It seems better to have it modded by someone if it will take Vic parts.
Im having someone modify it, as far as the awl, im hoping that a small nail file off of another knife fits, only time will tell,, JR
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As I sit on my Crapper Throne in the Reading Room and explode on the Commode, thinking, how my flush beat John’s and Jerry’s pair? Jack’s had to run for the Water Closet yet ended up tripping on a Can bowing and hitting his Head on the Porcelain God! 🚽
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Re: Alox ECD selection
Reply #16 on: November 08, 2011, 02:48:20 PM
Quote from: MadPlumbarian on November 08, 2011, 02:40:58 PM
Quote from: sawman on November 08, 2011, 02:36:20 PM
I would advise against making a small driver out of the awl.  It seems better to have it modded by someone if it will take Vic parts.
Im having someone modify it, as far as the awl, im hoping that a small nail file off of another knife fits, only time will tell,, JR

Maybe you should get a Cadet as a starting point? It has the file and most of the other tools are available in 84mm as well.
You should seriously visit vicfan.com. All the hoopy froods are doing it.
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Re: Alox ECD selection
Reply #17 on: November 08, 2011, 06:28:42 PM
Quote from: Reinier on November 08, 2011, 02:48:20 PM
Quote from: MadPlumbarian on November 08, 2011, 02:40:58 PM
Quote from: sawman on November 08, 2011, 02:36:20 PM
I would advise against making a small driver out of the awl.  It seems better to have it modded by someone if it will take Vic parts.
Im having someone modify it, as far as the awl, im hoping that a small nail file off of another knife fits, only time will tell,, JR

Maybe you should get a Cadet as a starting point? It has the file and most of the other tools are available in 84mm as well.
the starting knife is a pioneer, i snatched that one up a while back, cause well its red.. but yeah now that i think of it that would have been a good idea! i hope everything works, err..  JR
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Re: Alox ECD selection
Reply #18 on: December 07, 2011, 07:38:55 PM
Hi All,

I got a black Pioneer and an alox Harvester today. I'm trying to decide which one to keep as an EDC. I like the pocket-friendliness of the Pioneer and I think the black fininish will wear very nicely. The Harvester on the other hand has this super cool pruning blade and the thickness is actually more comfy to hold. The saw is also very nice. I was worried that I'd miss the small screwdriver, but I can modify the tip of the saw into a small flat head screw driver.  I am wondering which one I should keep but honestly I think the Harvester will be more useful (and I don't think it's too big for carrying in a pocket).

What do you think?

Cheers,

R.

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Re: Alox ECD selection
Reply #19 on: December 07, 2011, 07:46:51 PM
I love that pruner blade too.  It's awesome for opening packages.  For me I need a key ring though so I'm moving the pruner blade onto a pioneer so it has the key ring, plus scissors.  Haven't started yet, but that's the plan anyhow.
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Re: Alox ECD selection
Reply #20 on: December 07, 2011, 08:00:02 PM
Interesting comments.

I also think the 3 layer alox (in my case, the Farmer) is the most comfortable SAK for handling.  In my mind, I think of it as being "square".  The Pioneer/Soldier is a great knife, but a little thin for me as far as gripping the tool.

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