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Tool Talk => Swiss Army Knights Forum => Topic started by: NG VI on June 17, 2013, 06:20:12 PM

Title: Where are the Alox Executives?
Post by: NG VI on June 17, 2013, 06:20:12 PM: Hey all, I've just picked up my first Executive, and it is incredible. Bought it mostly because I want a 74mm, and now it's more of a favorite than my Cadet.

Well that means I should probably find an Alox Executive as well. Google and Amazon aren't giving me much, is there a better place I could try looking for a reasonable one?

Also I like the forum so far, came over because Bladeforum doesn't have a dedicated SAK subforum, and the rest of the site tends to run pretty heavily towards the tactical-loving crowd. Looks like some pleasant people here too, but less threads asking for practical comparisons of several different knives designed solely for sticking someone.
Title: Re: Where are the Alox Executives?
Post by: Joe58 on June 17, 2013, 06:34:38 PM: If you haven't already, check with our local dealer Felinevet. Great to deal with and the proceeds go back into his charity.

Joe
Title: Re: Where are the Alox Executives?
Post by: bmot on June 17, 2013, 06:39:01 PM: I dont think there is an alox executive... There is the director, which is basically an Executive with stainless steel scales.
Title: Re: Where are the Alox Executives?
Post by: NG VI on June 17, 2013, 07:21:22 PM: The Director is a perfectly acceptable substitute, and I have no steel-sided SAKs, so even better. But there are Alox Executives, they're constructed just like the Alox Classics.

Finding them seems to be trickier than a quick Amazon or Google search though. The Felinevet shop looks good, I'll be sure to check them out when I've got a need!
Title: Re: Where are the Alox Executives?
Post by: victor7000 on June 17, 2013, 07:32:06 PM: Do you mean this one.... ;)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HD0JDdCOXQc/S-L-kY_Jd4I/AAAAAAAAAUo/Gw5PotFxwXs/s800/Executive_red-black_1-Orange_blue.JPG)
Title: Re: Where are the Alox Executives?
Post by: space cowboy on June 17, 2013, 07:53:26 PM: Sweet...leave it to the Swiss to have the market covered..!
Title: Re: Where are the Alox Executives?
Post by: stressmaster5000 on June 17, 2013, 07:58:40 PM: Here is an older Victoria red alox model. More photos and write up about this knife on my blog at the following link.
http://sakfan.blogspot.com/2013/05/victorinox-victoria-red-alox-74mm.html
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Atm4RmXbFS0/UYF9PwATagI/AAAAAAAAbPA/70iTdcumnDw/s288/Victoria%252520Red%252520Alox%252520Executive-04.JPG)
Title: Re: Where are the Alox Executives?
Post by: Reinier on June 17, 2013, 08:01:57 PM: I have several, they came in a range of colors.
Title: Re: Where are the Alox Executives?
Post by: stressmaster5000 on June 17, 2013, 08:04:59 PM: Here some more colors of alox Executives. Black, silver, green, gold, red with bail, blue.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bdde-QIbZ40/SVZ2FZqEY8I/AAAAAAAAN60/4Xg10-1WxTA/s288/Black%2520Alox%2520Excutive-2.JPG)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-WaqBcrpmQf0/TXFnGerhF9I/AAAAAAAAN60/y7-VBWceXj0/s288/Eurodis%2520Alox%2520Executive-04.JPG)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hubOGp7jYi4/Tp5f4m8AYVI/AAAAAAAAQB4/ukyR3BtRn_I/s288/Green%2520Alox%2520Vetter-04.JPG)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-UuHGuM6nfvw/TqX05cLRCOI/AAAAAAAAPt4/ZpHCOg0e9fg/s288/Zetter%2520AG%2520Executive-04.JPG)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bY9qtciP4pU/Tt6NvD9JApI/AAAAAAAAQSw/AE0vNbJ7_qc/s288/Bail%2520Red%2520Alox%2520Executive-05.JPG)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-84PyOsGjFQA/TuvcEbRRt4I/AAAAAAAAQd0/gzjJnkOB0Oc/s288/Blue%2520Alox%2520Alcan%2520Executive-06.JPG)
Title: Re: Where are the Alox Executives?
Post by: Reinier on June 17, 2013, 08:17:21 PM: Nice ones, Wayne. Love the gold one, here's mine:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/victorinox-executive-alox-gold-02.jpg)
Title: Re: Where are the Alox Executives?
Post by: Reinier on June 17, 2013, 08:18:43 PM: I still need a blue one :D
Title: Re: Where are the Alox Executives?
Post by: stressmaster5000 on June 17, 2013, 08:19:58 PM: Quote from: Reinier on June 17, 2013, 08:18:43 PM
I still need a blue one :D
Do you have a blue alox money clip?

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/--8iiDSu8eW4/S3BvWNOUDvI/AAAAAAAAN60/YFvWsk0D2y8/s800/Labatt%2520Blue%2520Money%2520Clip-1.JPG)

Or Prince?
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aw10DupsSWY/S-sDIM0XU3I/AAAAAAAAN60/VHZKNeiJmOg/s800/Blue%2520Alox%2520Prince-02.JPG)
Title: Re: Where are the Alox Executives?
Post by: Reinier on June 17, 2013, 09:29:50 PM: Let's see:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/victorinox-74mm-group-shot2.jpg)

Nope :)
I keep bidding on blue alox on eBay but so far, no luck.
Title: Re: Where are the Alox Executives?
Post by: enki_ck on June 17, 2013, 09:43:37 PM: I've seen quite a few on eBay in the last month or two, but mostly in not so good condition. Advertising print seems to be the rule on them too.
Title: Re: Where are the Alox Executives?
Post by: stressmaster5000 on June 17, 2013, 09:54:07 PM: Quote from: Reinier on June 17, 2013, 09:29:50 PM
Let's see:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/victorinox-74mm-group-shot2.jpg)

Nope :)
I keep bidding on blue alox on eBay but so far, no luck.
I need to do some group shots too. Not sure if I can get them all in. :think:
Title: Re: Where are the Alox Executives?
Post by: enki_ck on June 17, 2013, 10:09:03 PM: Quote from: stressmaster5000 on June 17, 2013, 09:54:07 PM
Quote from: Reinier on June 17, 2013, 09:29:50 PM
Let's see:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/victorinox-74mm-group-shot2.jpg)

Nope :)
I keep bidding on blue alox on eBay but so far, no luck.
I need to do some group shots too. Not sure if I can get them all in. :think:

You could always stand on a chair. :D
Title: Re: Where are the Alox Executives?
Post by: Reinier on June 17, 2013, 10:16:28 PM: Or, in his case, stand on top of a small mountain :)
Title: Re: Where are the Alox Executives?
Post by: NG VI on June 18, 2013, 07:59:02 AM: Anybody know of any sites with Alox Executives for sale in any color?
Title: Re: Where are the Alox Executives?
Post by: enki_ck on June 18, 2013, 11:56:25 AM: Quote from: NG VI on June 18, 2013, 07:59:02 AM
Anybody know of any sites with Alox Executives for sale in any color?

They haven't been made in ages, most of the ones I recently saw for sale had a Victoria stamp so they are a bit older and I doubt you'll find a store that has them. Your best bet is checking eBay and Felinevet regularly for a used one.
Title: Re: Where are the Alox Executives?
Post by: papercut on June 19, 2013, 03:03:45 PM: You see about one a month on ebay, usually black alcan ones.