Victorinox is a knife manufacturer based in Switzerland best known for its Swiss Army knives. Victorinox is the biggest manufacturer of pocket knives in the world, and acquired their rival Swiss army knife manufacturer, Wegner, in 2005.
Founded in 1884 as a cutlery company, today Victorinox makes all kinds of stuff including watches, clothing, multi-tools, and even luggage. Of course they are best known for their iconic folding knives, and our focus at BladeReviews is on their practical every day carry pieces. To date we have a reviewed a handful of Victorinox’s iconic folders.
Victorinox Knife Reviews:
Victorinox Hunter Pro Alox Review
The term “Swiss Army Knife” conjures up a certain image. It’s arguably the most universally recognizable pocket knife, spanning the gulf between lay person and hardcore knife enthusiast. These knives are universally popular in part because they are universally useful. Sure, the models with 20+ tools begin to border on the absurd. Fun, but maybe ...
Victorinox Hiker Review
The Swiss Army Knife is likely to the most well-known knife in the world. Something about its name, distinctive red handle, and the fact it was one of the first successful multi-tools has cemented its place into our cultural collective. Swiss Army Knife is even a misnomer because American GI’s couldn’t properly pronounce the German ...
Victorinox Bantam Alox Review
Victorinox makes the most popular pocket knives in the world. That’s not hyperbole, it’s just a fact: globally, Victorinox sells more folding knives than any other cutlery company and it isn’t even close. The Swiss Army Knife is an icon, lionized by media (MacGyver) and government (NASA) alike. They’re so well-known to be useful tools ...
Victorinox Pioneer X
Last Updated: August 18, 2018 2016 is shaping up to be a damn fine year for gear geeks. Buy the Victorinox Pioneer X at BladeHQ I think this began when Benchmade unveiled a shake-up in their Griptilian line, offering an upgraded steel (from 154cm to 20CV) and handle material (from nylon to G10). This was something ...
Victorinox Alox Pioneer and Electrician Review
There are few companies which possess the brand recognition that Victorinox does. At one time, they were one of the co-producers of the Swiss Army Knife. In 2005, they purchased their ailing rival, Wenger, and have since consolidated the two brands under one label. For many, the word “pocketknife” is synonymous ...
Victorinox Alox Cadet Review
Think back to your first experiences with a pocket knife. If you are anything like me, it probably came in the course of exploring your father or grandfather’s desk drawers or perhaps rifling through that treasure box of items many men keep. Invariably, you would come across at least one well-worn red handled Swiss army ...
Best Victorinox Knives
What I like the most about Victorinox’s Swiss Army knives are their simplicity and effectiveness. That’s why I think their best knives are their most simple designs. You probably won’t see a review here on the SwissChamp for a while (although never say never).
Instead I have leaned towards their alox line and greatly enjoy both the Cadet and Pioneer.
While I like the simplicity of Victorinox’s alox handled models, their regular red cellulose handled knives are great and usually come with the tweezers and tooth pick. I have a number of their red models and keep a couple at my office at all times to open mail and attend to any daily tasks that would typically require a penknife like opening packages, trimming tape, and cutting up the occasional apple for lunch.
I think all things equal I would be perfectly fine EDCing a an Alox Cadet for the rest of my life, and I have done so for many years. It’s everything you need and little to nothing that you don’t, in a handsome and slim package that can be had for well under $30. When you pair it with a larger locking folding knife you have an EDC combination that is appropriate for any situation. It should be no surprise that the Cadet easily makes it to my best EDC knives page.
The Cadet would be my top pick, as it is smaller, thinner, and lighter than the Pioneer. It is an incredibly useful and easy to carry knife.
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