Black Alox versions: the list

[microbe]

I have developed an unhealthy liking to Black Alox colored SAK's. So in my quest I have made a list of every known black Alox SAK I could find. See it below. If any of you fellow connoisseurs are aware of errors, or missing info, please raise your voice.

Black Alox scales and black shields

58mm (Classic size)
LE black Classic
Regular black Minichamp (new)

84mm (Cadet size):
2 layer
Regular black Cadet (with keyring)
LE black Cadet (no keyring, comes with sheath)
LE Back Cadet Plus (50-numbered), with an added saw.

93mm (pioneer size):
1 layer
LE black Solo (South Africa only)
LR Confederation Helvetica Solo (50-numbered) - Color stated as dark blue in some references?
2 layers
Regular black Pioneer
LE Damascus Pioneer (2010 - numbered)
LR black pioneer (50-numbered) with "Schweiz, Suisse, Svizzera, Svizra" on the engraving plate
LR Confederatio Helvetica Pioneer (50-numbered)
LR Wilderness (100 - numbered)
LR First Mate US Navy(50-numbered)
*Pioneer stealth, with black oxide tools. Very little info on this one, possibly a custom
3 layers
LE black Farmer (Italy only)
LR black Farmer (65?-numbered)
LE black Midshipman (50-numbered)

There are also a few black Alox with other shield versions
Red colored shield:
LE black Bantam (Denmark only)
LR Pioneer (50-numbered)
LE Railway Soldier aka "the black beauty" (numbers not known?)
Old cross:
LE Route 66 Farmer - white old cross
LR black Rancher - black old cross (50-numbered)

[bmot]

You're forgetting the Danish black Cadet and Classic, I think...


http://www.thegoodstuffshop.dk/product.asp?product=29167
http://www.thegoodstuffshop.dk/product.asp?product=29171

[microbe]

You're forgetting the Danish black Cadet and Classic, I think...


http://www.thegoodstuffshop.dk/product.asp?product=29167
http://www.thegoodstuffshop.dk/product.asp?product=29171

Indeed! These 2 fall under the "Red colored shields" category. Thanks for spotting. 

[Wilfried]

That's an impressive list, microbe!   

Why exactly are you into BLACK alox?   

I guess I could pose myself the same question. I'm a SILVER alox fan. I just like the looks of it.   

[microbe]

That's an impressive list, microbe!   

Why exactly are you into BLACK alox?   

I guess I could pose myself the same question. I'm a SILVER alox fan. I just like the looks of it.   

Cheers Wilfried. The black does not specifically relates to Alox. Black Alox just falls under it.
I explained it in the gadget freak forum
http://forum.multitool.org/gadget-freak-and-edc-forum/microbe-edc-welcome-to-the-dark-side/

[Wilfried]

That's an impressive list, microbe!   

Why exactly are you into BLACK alox?   

I guess I could pose myself the same question. I'm a SILVER alox fan. I just like the looks of it.   

Cheers Wilfried. The black does not specifically relates to Alox. Black Alox just falls under it.
I explained it in the gadget freak forum
http://forum.multitool.org/gadget-freak-and-edc-forum/microbe-edc-welcome-to-the-dark-side/

Right, now I see what's it all about.   

[gardenvalley]

Vic Companion. Does Wenger count? Patriot?

[microbe]

Vic Companion. Does Wenger count? Patriot?

The Companion definitely counts. Seems I did overlook the smooth Alox versions?
That means there are more to add?
Yep Wenger is a SAK. It counts. 

[microbe]

+ Black Alox Moneyclip 

[gardenvalley]

Wenger Dynasty series.

[enki_ck]

The Wenger Patriot in black is known in Europe as Wenger Eloxy 21. Nice slim SAK.



Also don't forget the Wenger Dynasty Series. http://www.sakwiki.com/ti...age=Wenger+Dynasty+Series

The black nylon Victorinox Bantam (Singapore Army special).

[Wilfried]

The Wenger Patriot in black is known in Europe as Wenger Eloxy 21. Nice slim SAK.

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I like that Wenger.   

[TheCore]

LE Midshipman red shield 1/50



Classic Danish red shield
Classic with Victorinox engraved,




Farmer LE Swissbianco.com Laser eached on main blade. 1/65

[enki_ck]

The Wenger Patriot in black is known in Europe as Wenger Eloxy 21. Nice slim SAK.

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I like that Wenger.   

Thanks, here it is next to some similar sized knives, Eloxy 21, Cadet, Pioneer, Case Sodbuster Jr, Opinel #6, SRM 718, Doctors knife and Spydie Dragonfly.

[microbe]

Cool! Some pics are coming in! I will add to that!

Solo


First Mate



Farmer


Cadet with and without lanyard attachment


Midshipman


Pioneer


Minichamp

[duder]

Do advertising knives count ? Last year I found a black Harvester (NIB) with a small laser etched advertising on the engraving plate on the backside.

[microbe]

Do advertising knives count ? Last year I found a black Harvester (NIB) with a small laser etched advertising on the engraving plate on the backside.

Great find! Until now I was not aware of an existing black Harvester!
 

[burnside]

Unless on paper, the 2010 Black Damascus Pioneers are not numbered (not on any of the blades anyways). They do have "2010" engraved on the name plates however.

Great job on the list! 

[microbe]

Unless on paper, the 2010 Black Damascus Pioneers are not numbered (not on any of the blades anyways). They do have "2010" engraved on the name plates however.

Great job on the list! 

Sorry - that was an assumption based on the 2013 Damascus Explorer, which is numbered. I don't have the 2010 Damascus Pioneer yet. But it is in the mail! 

[PTRSAK]

I have a Black Alox Prince with advertising on one scale. and you can get the Moneyclip in black.

[ColoSwiss]

There's the Wenger Watchmaker in smooth black. If you're getting into ad knives a number of Vicorinox Watch knives with ads for watches are in black.

Wenger Watchmaker (top) and an assortment of Wenger and Vic ad knives. The one on the left for Junghans is checkered.

[Dr Gonzo]

I had both the black alox and green alox pioneers with black oxide tools from the limited 50 runs...had to let them go due to money troubles gutted

[microbe]

This black beauty just came in today

[enki_ck]

Congrats. Will it be a user?

[Marius]

This black beauty just came in today

Wow! Congrats! I hope you did not pay anywhere close to what this thing sold lately on eBay...

[microbe]

Cheers guys, got it for a great price, as it is damaged. The lanyard attachment is removed - and that cost the previous owned dearly.

[microbe]

Congrats. Will it be a user?

 

[Marius]

That's the kind of "damage" (I mean, "mod") that I like.

Sounds you got a great deal there.

Can you tell that I do not like rings on Pioneers?

Hmm... don't take offense on the user question - to me too these high end SAKs beg to be used. Carefully, yes, but used. Of course, nothing bad to keep it as a shelf queen either, au contraire.

 

[microbe]

That's the kind of "damage" (I mean, "mod") that I like.

Sounds you got a great deal there.

Can you tell that I do not like rings on Pioneers?

Hmm... don't take offense on the user question - to me too these high end SAKs beg to be used. Carefully, yes, but used. Of course, nothing bad to keep it as a shelf queen either, au contraire.

 

Wel it the ring does kinfa cut in your hands does it? 
No offense taken, it is all fun and play here.  Enki - I don't mean to hit you at all, you are a great guy!
It will ride in a sheath at times. Currently I'm carrying the 2013 "Carl" I should post a pic of how those scale are looking after a few eeks of use, but I rather wait until they are completely dirty. Not that I am complaining on the scales, it looks great, stains and all!

[enki_ck]

I expected a or a anyways.

There's nothing wrong with carrying one. I think ICFT carries one occasionally too. And I'd consider the lack of keyring an improvement too. One of the reasons I prefer the Harvester to the Farmer.

And I was actually going to ask you about how Carl was looking after some use when I saw the pics of it in your EDC thread. Looking forward to them.