It seems for as long as people have been EDCing, Victorinox’s iconic, candy-red Swiss Army Knife has found its way into pockets around the world. But avid EDCers, knife enthusiasts, and collectors alike especially enjoy the metal-clad “Alox” versions of these tools for their improved durability, grip, and portability. And now after a long wait, Victorinox’s take on the classic hunting knife finally gets the Alox treatment. Their new Hunter Pro Alox debuts as a full-sized, dedicated folding knife inspired by the outdoors and styled for the city, featuring their best Alox handles yet.
If you’re used to the popular small and slim Alox models like the Cadet and Pioneer, the first thing you’ll notice about the Hunter Pro Alox is its larger size. Its 5” handle and 3.875” blade make the knife even more capable and comfortable for tougher tasks. Instead of having a pen knife as one of its many functions like on most Swiss Army Knives, the Hunter Pro Alox is a dedicated knife with the ergonomics and features to match. The aluminum oxide handles are slim, tough, and light, with its signature ribbed texture finish and finger grooves for excellent grip and control. They pair well with the high carbon, bead blasted stainless steel drop point blade both in terms of performance and aesthetics. The blade deploys via a large thumbhole and locks with a lockback mechanism in classic hunting knife fashion.
As such a substantial knife, the Hunter Pro Alox comes equipped with a removable deep carry pocket clip (a rare but welcome new addition on a Swiss Army Knife) and a paracord lanyard. Thanks to the larger size of the knife, the clip can double as a money clip in your urban EDC as well. The paracord lanyard offers improved retrievability from the pocket as well as emergency cordage when you take the Hunter Pro Alox outdoors. Last but not least, a tonal logo on the front of the knife and room for engraving on the back handle add to the knife’s refined, understated styling.
Fans of Victorinox’s stainless steel blades and aluminum oxide handles will appreciate their application in their purest forms on the Hunter Pro Alox. The locking mechanism, one hand open, deep pocket clip and paracord lanyard combined with its classy silver colorway make it well equipped as a larger EDC around the city, up the trail, and everywhere in between. You can grab one for your kit from Victorinox at the link below.
