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Victorinox Synergy X
on: October 14, 2025, 09:00:33 PM
The new Victorinox Synergy X Alox. Just perfect!

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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #1 on: October 14, 2025, 09:08:48 PM
You have one in-hand, eh? If so, I'm curious to hear how it does in the long term...and if the pocket clip is removable.
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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #2 on: October 14, 2025, 09:27:22 PM
Its great to fianally see some innovation. They probably shouldnt let AI design any more scales for them though

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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #3 on: October 14, 2025, 09:38:28 PM
Its really great. Nothing to complain.
The clip is not removable.

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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #4 on: October 14, 2025, 11:21:10 PM
Awesome! I really like that blue.

How is the main blade closing action compared to a normal 93mm alox? Did they make it less of a “bear trap” on closing since it has a lock?
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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #5 on: October 14, 2025, 11:30:32 PM
    I like the color.  Best wishes.  G
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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #6 on: October 14, 2025, 11:34:32 PM
I wish they would have had the awl instead of the nail file.
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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #7 on: October 15, 2025, 12:41:57 AM
Looks great!  Can't wait to add one to my collection.   
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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #8 on: October 15, 2025, 04:57:42 AM
Like Synergy X better if it eqipped with Pioneer X toolset..

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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #9 on: October 15, 2025, 07:52:50 PM
It's good to see something new from Victorinox, but that damn non-removable pocket clip will make me pass on it.
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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #10 on: October 15, 2025, 07:56:01 PM
I’m sure it wouldn’t take much to drill out the pins and remove the clip. Though, I agree it would be nice it it was removable by design.
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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #11 on: October 15, 2025, 08:00:29 PM
True enough. That's just more work than I'm able or willing to do.
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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #12 on: October 15, 2025, 08:26:11 PM
The tool looks really nice in blue. It is interesting that the pocket clip is not removable, but I guess the low profile design is less likely to get in the way in general

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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #13 on: October 16, 2025, 06:19:58 AM
Thanks Elsi

This came as a complete surprise to me .....

Although Victorinox's model naming is confusing me ....
Surely this model in the Companion X Alox -
As it has pretty much the same toolset as the Companion   :pok:     :tu:
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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #14 on: October 16, 2025, 09:59:15 AM
OK, I'll be the one to ask...is it real? I done a Google search, and aside from sites like ourselves speculating the only other places it pops up is reddit.

Is these just computer generated images?
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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #15 on: October 16, 2025, 11:25:03 AM
Its 100 % real. I saw them in many shops here in switzerland, and I can buy all of them if I want to right at this moment.

Here you can find a review on the victorinox community:

https://community.victorinox.com/d/1221-victorinox-synergy-x-alox-blue-0822622

Official release will be on monday.

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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #16 on: October 16, 2025, 01:18:41 PM
Quote from: elsinox on October 16, 2025, 11:25:03 AM
Its 100 % real. I saw them in many shops here in switzerland, and I can buy all of them if I want to right at this moment.

Here you can find a review on the victorinox community:

https://community.victorinox.com/d/1221-victorinox-synergy-x-alox-blue-0822622

Official release will be on monday.

Cheers Elsinox, thank you for the link.

Got to say I'm disappointed that the photos weren't fakes, and that this is real. Still, each to their own
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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #17 on: October 16, 2025, 03:49:18 PM
Quote from: kirk13 on October 16, 2025, 01:18:41 PM
Cheers Elsinox, thank you for the link.

Got to say I'm disappointed that the photos weren't fakes, and that this is real. Still, each to their own

Okay. Can I ask why you're disappointed? I've heard almost exclusively positive things: cool new design, clip, lockable blade, Alox, nail file.

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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #18 on: October 16, 2025, 04:14:38 PM
Well, TBH, I don't need a lockable blade, a pocket clip is neither here not there on  a SAK  for me most of the time, and I just don't like the design.

By the looks of things the lock mechanism is the same sort as on the 111mm SAKs which I guess is interesting but no better or worse than the old Wenger system on the 85mm knives ( are they still in the Evo line?).

I recently treated myself to one of the Alox Companions. While I'm very pleased with it the package opener has yet to impress  me, but overall it has the classic Alox SAK feel to it, and it may well be the right product at the right time. Time will of course tell.

The Synergy just feels like a product for a products sake, kind of like those big single blade OHO alox handled knives.

As I said before, each to their own, and if you like this, great. Me? I can very much live without it
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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #19 on: October 16, 2025, 06:58:49 PM
Non-removable, non-changable pocket clip? In what really is a small SAK? Even if the locable blade speaks to the mysterious knife fighter hero in me I just can’t see the point :(

Without the clip it would be ”pls. Victorinox take my money and en garde you filthy scum robber you!” but now I think I”ll pass. Now, where did I put my ER Lajolos again..


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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #20 on: October 16, 2025, 11:33:00 PM
Quote from: kirk13 on October 16, 2025, 04:14:38 PM
The Synergy just feels like a product for a products sake, kind of like those big single blade OHO alox handled knives.
That pretty well sums up my feelings on the Synergy. The big dedicated folders are not something I'd consider a must-have, but I could find a use for them...as long as the pocket clips are removable.

And I do believe the Wenger lock with the protruding "PUSH" lever is still in production or was very recently discontinued.
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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #21 on: October 17, 2025, 12:19:59 PM
I will get me one, but I wonder how: on the Europe Site of Victorinox I did not found it yet .. ,and I also did not found it on the Amazon Side ..
The Toolset would be nice as an Companion for my Swisstool Spirit as I found an Plier Multitool not that pleasant to Hold for working whit the Blade..
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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #22 on: October 17, 2025, 05:29:57 PM
Quote from: elsinox on October 16, 2025, 03:49:18 PM
Okay. Can I ask why you're disappointed? I've heard almost exclusively positive things: cool new design, clip, lockable blade, Alox, nail file.
Well, the fact that you can't remove the clip, the cut-out scales that seem to be a lint trap and don't seem to have any redeemable feature... I have to agree we the disappointed crowd.

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Reply #23 on: October 18, 2025, 02:18:06 AM
I’d be more ok with the cutouts if they got rid of the one around the pivot. The other two are just aesthetic and a take it or leave it thing to me, not actively detrimental.
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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #24 on: October 18, 2025, 05:24:32 PM
I do not understand the disappointment at all.

Victorinox is one of the few companies I would actually trust with testing things before release.

I don't think they would release a tool until they are sure it can last.

I don't think the holes in the scales or near the pivot is a problem.

Sure they can let dust and dirt in easier, but on the other hand I would imagine it makes cleaning and maintaining the SAK a lot easier as well.

It is pretty hard to get into a SAK to clean it out, but with the holes I imagine it can simplify things a bit

Also in regards to the pocket clip, it doesn't look very big or intrusive.

Even if you aren't going to use the clip, I doubt it is going to get in the way

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Reply #25 on: October 18, 2025, 07:40:14 PM
After looking/thinking at them for a while, I think my opinion can be best summed up as: Looks fine. Some suboptimal choices. I hope they sell, but I'll probably pass. (Until I see one in person and it's a good deal and I make some excuse because I have a problem.)

I agree with everyone on the clip and cut outs, but I awlso agree with RZ that they probably designed/tested to make sure it won't cause any horrific issues. I don't care for the package opener. I have one of the bladeless Companions and I can confirm that it does absolutely nothing the can opener can't do, and feels especially pointless on a tool with an actual knife. I could take or leave awl vs file. Both are useful tools. If it were up to me, I'd probably swap out the whole opener layer for a beefed up combo tool (we've never seen one with the thicker 93mm stock, right?) and make room for both. I think I'd have probably gone OHO with it (maybe w/ a removable stud to keep it legal more places). It's already half way to tacticool, might as well embrace it and get a little more functionality.

In light of other recent discussion, I'm awlways happy to see any MT company (especially one as hidebound as Vic) trying something new. I've read enough posts and articles over the years from people saying, "I'd like a SAK, but non-locking knives are just so dangerous!" They're wrong, but I'm happy to get them in the family if this'll get 'em on board. Maybe they'll like it and branch out to a Farmer X or a Huntsman and learn their lesson. As long as the price is reasonable, I think this is a solid addition to the line.
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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #26 on: October 18, 2025, 09:32:05 PM
Quote from: BPRoberts on October 18, 2025, 07:40:14 PM
After looking/thinking at them for a while, I think my opinion can be best summed up as: Looks fine. Some suboptimal choices. I hope they sell, but I'll probably pass. (Until I see one in person and it's a good deal and I make some excuse because I have a problem.)

I agree with everyone on the clip and cut outs, but I awlso agree with RZ that they probably designed/tested to make sure it won't cause any horrific issues. I don't care for the package opener. I have one of the bladeless Companions and I can confirm that it does absolutely nothing the can opener can't do, and feels especially pointless on a tool with an actual knife. I could take or leave awl vs file. Both are useful tools. If it were up to me, I'd probably swap out the whole opener layer for a beefed up combo tool (we've never seen one with the thicker 93mm stock, right?) and make room for both. I think I'd have probably gone OHO with it (maybe w/ a removable stud to keep it legal more places). It's already half way to tacticool, might as well embrace it and get a little more functionality.

In light of other recent discussion, I'm awlways happy to see any MT company (especially one as hidebound as Vic) trying something new. I've read enough posts and articles over the years from people saying, "I'd like a SAK, but non-locking knives are just so dangerous!" They're wrong, but I'm happy to get them in the family if this'll get 'em on board. Maybe they'll like it and branch out to a Farmer X or a Huntsman and learn their lesson. As long as the price is reasonable, I think this is a solid addition to the line.

Compared to their typical tools, its nice to see them try something new.

I think the main reason for the package opener is that people really hate using their tools to open packages

There were a lot of arc users that complained about not having a package opener and that thing has a magnacut knife, scissors, an awl, and ofc there is always the option of the can opener

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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #27 on: October 18, 2025, 10:12:25 PM
Quote from: BPRoberts on October 18, 2025, 07:40:14 PM
I could take or leave awl vs file. Both are useful tools. If it were up to me, I'd probably swap out the whole opener layer for a beefed up combo tool (we've never seen one with the thicker 93mm stock, right?) and make room for both.
+1. To my knowledge, the 93mm and 100mm (those being blade-only or long-discontinued) models are the only Victorinox lines that are over three inches closed and were never available with a combo tool that's capable of lifting caps and opening cans. Why that is remains a mystery to me. Adding the combo tool to a 93mm would represent a net gain in terms of utility.
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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #28 on: October 18, 2025, 10:22:58 PM
I just realized the pocket clip covers one on the pivot rivets. Makes me wonder how they assemble them since the clip has to be peened on prior to the assembly of the knife.  :think:
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Re: Victorinox Synergy X
Reply #29 on: October 19, 2025, 02:48:04 AM
Quote from: gustophersmob on October 18, 2025, 10:22:58 PM
I just realized the pocket clip covers one on the pivot rivets. Makes me wonder how they assemble them since the clip has to be peened on prior to the assembly of the knife.  :think:
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Maybe its only attached to the scales and not the liners?

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