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at Offline Woz

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Victorinox Cadet
on: May 24, 2009, 03:17:52 PM


If I go out without a plier-based MT, I most often carry a SAK to backup my EDC folder or fixed blade. I even back up the Skeletool I own with a SAK, for the much better blade on SAKs, and the additional tools they have. My basic and most often used SAK favorite is the Cadet model I will review now.

The Cadet is a very basic tool.

Main blade
bottle opener with 6mm flathead and wire stripper
can opener with 3mm flathead
nailfile and cleaner


Oh, and a lanyard ring. That´s it. No tweezers, no toothpick like on the most SAK. That´s the price you have to pay to get those beautyfull Aloc scales. I just love them. They are nicely textured to feel perfect in the hand, and they look great. There are more colors out now, but when I got it there was just the standard silver Alox scales, but to be honest, I might most likely have taken them anyways.

The Cadet is lightweight and very thin. It just slips in your pocket, and you will forget about it till you need it. There is a plate on the backside for engraving, so it makes a perfect gift too. Just love it!



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Re: Victorinox Cadet
Reply #1 on: May 24, 2009, 03:21:27 PM
They are great little EDC knives aren't they.  :)  Like you said, they just disappear in your pocket.
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Re: Victorinox Cadet
Reply #2 on: May 24, 2009, 04:05:29 PM
I have an Orange Cadet and they are great little knives thanks for the review and the pics :tu: I think that the main blade is a very great size not to big not to small :D
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Re: Victorinox Cadet
Reply #3 on: May 24, 2009, 04:27:33 PM
Quote from: Benner on May 24, 2009, 03:21:27 PM
They are great little EDC knives aren't they.  :)  Like you said, they just disappear in your pocket.

I absolutely love the Cadet and other Alox handled Swiss knives.  Unfortunately so do my friends.   I've acquired a few of these beaut's over the years in trades and the like and my comrades (non knifers) allow them to just disappear in their pockets because they like them so much.  No kidding I cannot hang on to any of them.   They do make excellent gifts, and friendship reciprocators.   The next one I get I'm going to make sure before I leave the store they actually engrave my full name on it maybe that will allow me to actually hang on to one.  :)

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Re: Victorinox Cadet
Reply #4 on: May 24, 2009, 04:56:19 PM
Great review of a cracking wee knife mate :tu:
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Re: Victorinox Cadet
Reply #5 on: May 24, 2009, 04:58:35 PM
I know, there is no other knife I know of that is so attractive to non-knife people. Maybe the Swiss Card comes close, had to give away some of them too (can review if wanted) - I guess it is just because SAKs and Swiss cards are so usefull. Nobody considers tem being dangerous weapons like some folders, but really neat little tools.
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Re: Victorinox Cadet
Reply #6 on: May 24, 2009, 05:40:18 PM
Nice one Woz. :tu:  I've been eyeballing the Cadets at Target for a while now. May just have to break down and get me one. :)
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Re: Victorinox Cadet
Reply #7 on: May 24, 2009, 06:18:00 PM
The Cadet is a great SAK no doubt but I do miss the backtools.  I'm more likely to carry a Sportsman.  That said I have my Cadet with added scissors in my pocket as I'm typing this.  :)
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Re: Victorinox Cadet
Reply #8 on: May 24, 2009, 07:30:56 PM
Cadet with scissors? Mod? Pics please!
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Re: Victorinox Cadet
Reply #9 on: May 24, 2009, 08:54:49 PM
Quote from: Woz on May 24, 2009, 07:30:56 PM
Cadet with scissors? Mod? Pics please!

Like I need an excuse to put up pics.  :D

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Re: Victorinox Cadet
Reply #10 on: May 24, 2009, 09:11:26 PM
Sweet. Seems to be almost perfect for EDC. Love it!
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Re: Victorinox Cadet
Reply #11 on: May 24, 2009, 10:38:18 PM
I got an orange one about a month ago and it has been in my pocket everyday since. Nice write up Woz
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Re: Victorinox Cadet
Reply #12 on: May 24, 2009, 11:43:42 PM
You're a wicked boy Gareth... always teasing with the Alox scissors  :twak: :D

Nice review Woz - Alox is fabulous isn't it?!
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Re: Victorinox Cadet
Reply #13 on: May 25, 2009, 02:32:55 AM
Quote from: nuphoria on May 24, 2009, 11:43:42 PM
You're a wicked boy Gareth... always teasing with the Alox scissors  :twak: :D

Nice review Woz - Alox is fabulous isn't it?!

What? He asked.  :angel: ;)
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Re: Victorinox Cadet
Reply #14 on: May 25, 2009, 02:42:56 AM
Quote from: Gareth on May 25, 2009, 02:32:55 AM
Quote from: nuphoria on May 24, 2009, 11:43:42 PM
You're a wicked boy Gareth... always teasing with the Alox scissors  :twak: :D

Nice review Woz - Alox is fabulous isn't it?!

What? He asked.  :angel: ;)

Yeah yeah, any bloody excuse.... you really should sell me one of them :D
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