Everyday Carry

Victorinox Alox Limited Edition 2021

Authored by:
Mikey Bautista
Victorinox Alox Limited Edition 2021

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For decades, Swiss Army Knives (SAKs) have offered some of the best value and performance as an everyday carry multi-tool. They come in all tool configurations, sizes, and colors, with their popular Alox line offering essential tools while taking up minimal space. If you’re looking to pick up an Alox SAK of your own, Victorinox puts out a limited edition version of their flagship models every year, and this year’s Tiger Orange colorway is a bold addition to any collection. With striking scales and timeless utility, the Classic, Pioneer X, and Hunter Pro continue to be staple tools for any EDC.


The Classic Alox boils down the SAK experience to key essentials: a sharp Sandvik knife, nail file, flathead screwdriver, and spring-loaded scissors, all in a compact 2.3" frame that fits right on your keys with the included split ring. As a member of the Alox line this Classic comes with durable, yet lightweight embossed aluminum scales with anodic oxidation that are highly resistant against wear and corrosion. The textured surface also offers better grip than the standard Cellidor scales. The Tiger Orange color is unique for 2021, and they add a bit of flair and collectibility to the versatile tool.

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While the Cadet Alox will be missed for this year’s colorful iteration, the next best (if not better) model takes its place to wear the Tiger Orange scales. The Pioneer X is unique and popular among its 93mm models due to the presence of the ever-useful pair of scissors, while still carrying a full complement of eight other functions. Your bases are covered thanks to  a large blade, two screwdrivers and openers, and a reamer among others, while still keeping the weight down to a compact and EDC-friendly 3.3 ounces.

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The Hunter Pro Alox is not to be confused with its smaller cousins in the Victorinox lineup. It’s designed for the outdoors, which means that the use case for the Hunter Pro is more than opening packages in the office. When the cutting jobs get tougher, the knife needs to be up to the task, which is why this comes with 3.75” drop-point blade and a matching 5.375” handle for maximum comfort while slicing. The ribbed Tiger Orange Alox scales also help with grip so every cut is taken with confidence. The lockback mechanism also keeps the blade securely in place when you don’t need it. A clip and paracord lanyard rounds out its features, and offers you multiple options for carry and retrieval.

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Mikey Bautista

Director of Everyday Carry Operations


About the Author
Mikey Bautista is an everyday carry (EDC) expert who has been working with the EverydayCarry.com team for nearly a decade, starting with an interest in EDC as a hobby and ending up as a writer for the site in 2014. Through the years, he’s led the site in editorial content and writing about products across every category, from knives to bags to flashlights and everything in between, as well as discovering, bringing exposure, and building bridges with many brands in the industry. Today, he is the site's Director of Everyday Carry Operations, leading the editorial team and managing day-to-day operations.

He has lived through many personal and professional lives, spending nearly a decade in the workforce management industry, a minor career in gaming, and has lent a hand with entrepreneurial efforts back home in the Philippines. He has also been an active participant and helped build a number of significant social communities online, both for EDC and his other hobbies.

Mikey has been at the cusp of gaming, technology, and the internet since the ‘90s and continues to lend his experience, expertise, and authority to all his pursuits. When not online, in a game, or watching movies, you'll find him in the gym, speedrunning his next hobby, or talking at length about EDC with anyone willing to listen.