VictorinoxSwiss Army Classic Pocket Knife (Silver Alox)

When I got this it was the best price around and it’s on my keychain works great

Nice and sharp, but be aware, these are small—nice addition to the key ring.

I purchased the stainless steel classic design because I needed a second pair in my vehicle and it has been very handy. I first purchase one at a high end store in the mall about 20 years ago and it still looks great after using it once a week forall those years and opening boxes etc. The blade is still very sharp so are the fold down scissors,. The only thing I have to do is replace the spring coil about 4 to 5 years and that’s easy to do just push it out with the end of a paper clip and it will fit perfectly to remove the old or broken spring and just put the new replacement in place and push it in with small bottom nose pliers or whatever can reach in the space to clamp it in. As a man I wanted a product that would be sturdy enough to last and remain my go to fingernail TRIMER as it is very precise. When this stainless steel style first came out it was great because the older plastic cover trimmer with the toothpick kept breaking in half exposing the blade elements after only 6 months and those I do not recommend. So because of the high quality and design I have gifted many of the classic stainless steel and the men are all thankful for the lasting gift. I strongly recommend this men’s heirloom trimmer to continue its journey. Please buy the 5 replacement springs for future use. I’m on my last spring and will purchase more as well. I Hope this review helps you make a sound investment on a product that will be part of you for a long time. Thanks for liking and sharing. Stainless steel SILVER edition exceeds performance at 20 years still going strong and classy. A thoughtful gift for any occasion just engrave it.

This review is for the Alox version (aluminum scales instead of plastic)...This knife is missing the toothpick and tweezers when compared to the regular version with plastic scales. But what you get instead is a knife that is only ONE HALF as thick! 99.9% of the functionality of this knife is in the 3 main tools (rather than the toothpick or tweezers). This thing is so amazingly slender that you can carry it around in your front pocket all day every day and never even feel that it is there. It will not rub in an irritating way like most things carried in pockets. Also, it will not show a lump in your pants.The fine aluminum scales look sleek and elegant and are even suitable for engraving. The scales are well textured without being abrasive and provide a secure, comfortable grip. It is perfect as an executive pocket knife. It is also the perfect pocket companion for people who don't want or like to carry a pocket knife, but still may need to open a package or envelope, trim a loose thread, clean a fingernail or turn a screw once in a while. Let's face it, tool use is what sets us apart from the beasts. Mine has been carried daily for 7 years and still looks perfectly new. I sharpen it when needed and it will shave hair. With this great pocket companion at hand, my life is made a little easier and more pleasant each day.My preference for this version is not a criticism of the standard plastic Classic knife, of which I have several. That is also a great product. I just feel that the Alox version takes a great concept to its ultimate refinement. If they tripled the price, I would still be a fan.[update:] Carried daily now for 13 years and still as happy as ever with this great tool. One of the best purchases of my life. The only time I don't carry it is when I fly in a commercial airliner, where it is not allowed. I missed having it so much that I took another Victorinox Classic and sawed the knife blade off so I could carry that.[July 2016, update 2:] I have carried this particular one now daily for going on 16 years. Counting previous ones owned, I am an owner for 34 years. Still as much of a fan as ever. I have replaced the scissor spring in my current one twice now. Inexpensive and easy. I just sharpened it up again and it works better than new and looks the same also (photo attached). I never stop finding uses for it on an almost daily basis.The scissors comes in handy for cutting packages open, clipping hangnails, grooming hairs, snipping threads, removing hang tags, and along with the file, can repair a broken fingernail. The screwdriver fits slot head and the common #2 Phillips head screws. It is also good for prying and can clean under fingernails. I recommend squaring off the polished tip by touching it to a grinder (or filing it). The knife can cut cord, open boxes or envelopes, etc. I can't really overstate what a nice, useful, easily carried item this is. I have tried several other small multi-tool devices thinking they would be even more useful, but none can match the efficiency of this one.

I've had one of those cheap souvenir pocket knives on my keys for as long as I can remember. The scales fell off and I lost the tweezers and toothpick, but it wasn't a huge issue as I never really used either of those items. In fact, I quite liked the slimmer design. When the tensioning bar started to fall out, I knew it was time to replace it.I opted for the Victorinox Alox because it mimicked that same slim profile, but was from a well known and trusted brand. The knife is super sharp, the scissors have decent tension (the leaf is a bit thin and will likely fail given enough time), and the file... well, it's a file.My major problem is that this is designed to be on a keyring, but the knife and file flip TOWARDS the ring. So, if you have it on your keys and want to use the knife, you have to maneuver your keys into an awkward position so you can get a proper grip on the knife. The scissors fold away from the ring, so no problem there. Considering how sharp the knife is out of the box, this can be a safety concern while handling.Loses a star for the awkward design, but the tool is fantastic regardless.