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Victorinox Hunter Pro Alox

Authored by:
Bernard Capulong
Victorinox Hunter Pro Alox

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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.

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Bernard Capulong

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About the Author
Bernard Capulong is an everyday carry (EDC) gear expert, entrepreneur, all-around nerd, and the founder and editor-in-chief of EverydayCarry.com—the largest online community for EDC gear enthusiasts. Since founding Everyday Carry in 2009, he’s built over a decade of experience in the industry, reviewing and highlighting brands and products, including pocket knives, flashlights, wallets, watches, bags, pens, and much more.

Bernard is known for bringing everyday carry out of obscurity and into the mainstream, having been published or featured in various publications such as GQ, TIME Magazine, The New York Times, VICE, HYPEBEAST, and many others. He has also played a part in curating, designing, and developing digital and physical products, resulting in successful crowdfunding projects or limited edition collaboration products with established softgoods brands. He stays on the pulse of the EDC industry by attending trade shows, participating in online interest communities, and actively engaging with fellow gear enthusiasts on social media.

In addition to being the editor-in-chief and main social media personality for EverydayCarry.com, Bernard is an avid gearhead and collector in general. His personal collections span technical bags, fountain pens, digital cameras, retro gaming hardware, personal hi-fi audio gear, and mechanical wristwatches, to name a few. Bernard Capulong is a prominent figure and trusted authority in the everyday carry industry with a career dedicated to helping people discover this hobby and stay prepared with quality gear.

Discussion (1 total)

Daniel Goodwin ·
I just bought this knife.large for one handed opening. Alox is still a little slippery for my taste, but it slides out of the pocket easily. I'm not sure how I feel about EDCing this with that lanyard. I like that I can easily pull it out, but so can anyone else.
It is a beautiful knife.