Victorinox Cadet Alox - Tiny but mighty Swiss Army Knife

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@name5949 3 жыл бұрын

I'm on KZfaq because I've lost my victorinox Swiss army knife which I've had with me every single day for about 15 years 😔 I'm very upbeat about it most have come out of my pocket when i was taking the dogs for a walk I've looked over and over again for it know good 😔 so this is the reason I'm on KZfaq looking at Swiss army knifes to see what other options there is it's not for what it was worth it was because I've never been a day without it for over 15 years so I'm on the look out for a new Swiss army knife hope the next one will last as long thanks for sharing this information with us 👍

@MoorlanderEDC 3 жыл бұрын

Hi William. There's nothing worse than that. I carried a Leatherman Squirt S4 for well over a decade and that fell out of my pocket. Check the Pioneer, Electrician, Pruner, Farmer and the X versions of the Pioneer & Farmer. There's some great option s there. Have a great weekend buddy

@timsummers870 3 жыл бұрын

I've got about 40 Victorinox Swiss Army Knives and the Cadet is one of them. Each can be more appropriate at any given time. Last year, my friends and I went to a bar where they give you a pat down at the door and blades aren't allowed in. We were going to smoke cigars outside after the bar. I hid the Cadet in my shoe and made it into the bar no problem. After a few drinks, we went outside for smokes and I used the Cadet to cut the cigars. Other models are good for other things. If you need to open a wine bottle, the Climber or Huntsman would be great.

@MoorlanderEDC 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha... It's a great and small knife. I can still imagine it was a bit of a pain to walk around on 😂 thanks for sharing Tim and have a great week 👍

@davidcooper6704 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought a Cadet....Excellent....especially the new type nail file. It is 10 times better than the less agressive old style file on the Sportsman.

@MoorlanderEDC 3 жыл бұрын

Hey David, thanks for watching buddy. The Cadet is that perfect edc size. I'd love to see Vic make other lines in the smaller size, especially with the Alox 👍 have a great week buddy

@practicalguy973 3 жыл бұрын

I like the Cadet. I like the awl on the Pioneer to but not enough for the fatter carry. Minimalist but full function stuff for the pocket is great. I actually have the Skillhunt E3A flashlight which might be from the same factory as the Olight I3E EOS you have. They have the dimensions within a millimeter. The Skillhunt has a higher CRI Samsung LED is the only major difference. Recently I stopped carrying that and I actually have a Tank007 E15 Ai right now on my keychain which is less than half of the size of those and still a 1 mode. While that is a cheap button cell flashlight, it has great run time and one of the very smallest with optics and decent LED. It can't sustain being bright for long but after days of being constantly on it's still giving some light. The LR44 button batteries have some voltage sag being alkaline, so even when slightly dead if you leave it a couple hours the batteries recover and I get brighter light for a few minutes when I turn it back on to do a task. A decent really small simple option.

@MoorlanderEDC 3 жыл бұрын

Hey PG. I just Googled the Skilhunt e3a, and it is very similar to the Olight. I think you may be right about the manufacturers, although there's a lot of similar flashlights out there. Maybe we're at a point where an original idea or product is getting hard to come across. I'll check out the Tank007 light. I've been meaning to make a super lightweight EDC piece of content for a while now and this may have just make the cut. Thanks for commenting buddy

@practicalguy973 3 жыл бұрын

@@MoorlanderEDC Yeah you could be right. It could be a copy from a different manufacturer! They looks so similar apart from the knurling and LED tint. Super light weight EDC sounds like a great video. Tank007 makes a lot of budget lights, that E15 Ai is just well designed for a simple mini option with a lot of run time if needed and it's IPX8. I see you have the Olight i1R2 EOS and that would be a similar size and more popular choice since its rechargeable and modern option. The only thing is the battery life is pretty low even at 5 lumen and lithium just cuts off and gives no light to protect the battery most of the time.

@robhead22 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MoorlanderEDC Жыл бұрын

You're more than welcome Robert. I hope you're well and had a great weekend

@clemansky3320 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not really sure how people can go through life without carrying a Victorinox - I use my Tinker nearly every single day except for when I'm out in the woods (in which case I am carrying my Hiker.)

@MoorlanderEDC 4 жыл бұрын

It's a crazy work we live in :D they should give these out to school leavers. That would set them up for life. Thanks for watching :D

@runthomas 3 жыл бұрын

you would be better off with a camper in the woods...it has a corkscrew ..great for undoing knots, and cleaning your nails. cant see much use of a phillips in the woods.

@clemansky3320 3 жыл бұрын

@@runthomas I learned a long time ago that it you tie the proper knot for the job you shouldn't need a tool to undo it. Plus the wood scales make it a bit prettier than the Tinker for days when I want to dress it up a bit more.

@miklospinter 4 жыл бұрын

I got into Alox with 84 mm models (Bantam, then Cadet). Before I got my first 93 mm SAK, I thougt I'll never use the awl, just like I have hardly used it on my Cellidor SAKs. I just hardly ever have to drill a hole into stuff. But it turned out that it can do so much more than that! It's probably my most used tool nowadays. With a little fantasy, you can find all kinds of random uses for it: scraping, scribing, striking a ferro rod, cleaning out dirt from small gaps etc. - and my main use: opening boxes. It's sharp enough for that, and I can keep my blade clean of tape glue, ready for food prep. I also like the beefier blade and bottle opener on the 93 mm.

@MoorlanderEDC 4 жыл бұрын

I think this is where I'd love to build my dream SAK. I generally find there's a tool in each that doesn't get used much. My perfect would be Pioneer size, with the normal blade, bottle opener, smaller blade from the Electrician and the scissors from the Pioneer X... and that configuration would be called 'The Moorlander' of course :D Thanks for watching and commenting PS. What would be your ideal set up?

@miklospinter 4 жыл бұрын

@@MoorlanderEDC This setup sounds very similar to a custom SAK that I've already seen a few times, an "Electrician X". By swapping the can opener to an E-blade, you get what you described, but you also get the reamer "for free" because it's on the blade layer anyway, so it doesn't take up extra space. Or you could have the E-blade instead of the reamer, like on the Scout (but you might need some extra spacers and a modified back spring for that, I'm not sure), but then you have some space free for a can opener or something else opposite the bottle opener. I don't have any wishes like that :) Most of the time I carry a Pioneer, plus a Classic SD on my key chain, and varios other SAK in my backpack, in my coat packet, in the car etc. but most of the time, the Pioneer is enough.

@guy3nder529 Жыл бұрын

@@MoorlanderEDC If I may barge into your discussion, I find that I require a phillips driver on whatever I edc. The can opener on my pioneer fills that role well enough but if we talk about a dream knife it would probably include a 3d phillips somewhere in there as well. I also never tried neither the E-blade nor the pruning blade on the 93mm SAKs and I can't quite say which one I prefer, but I do like their concept. The bottle opener is also good for light prying and lastly I really like the reamer. I guess that's my dream knife.

@MoorlanderEDC Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a winner. I don't use a Philips head much but I get why it's a popular tool. Feel free to barge in buddy. The more the merrier. Have an awesome weekend

@MrPsiman 7 ай бұрын

I hope you have the 2023 Winter Magic Alox Cadet coming

@CircuitsAndStrings 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Pioneer and I like it a lot. The Cadet will be my next Victorinox.

@MoorlanderEDC 4 жыл бұрын

It's a great knife if you already have the Pioneer. Would love to hear what you think about it when you get one. Thanks for watching

@runthomas 3 жыл бұрын

you have the pioneer, the best swiss army knife on the planet...why not just buy another pioneer, then you have 2.

@CircuitsAndStrings 3 жыл бұрын

rundown thomas The pioneer is a great tool. But variety is nice too.

@ryankanters4385 9 ай бұрын

I used to carry a leatherman surge on my belt for 10 years maybe more, and i changed it to the farmer X, the difference in weight is like...a weight lifted off my shoulder...by that my pants hahaha, chose the farmer X because i couldnt go without scissors, and i like to combine it for the city life and camping like, im very happy with it! Greets from the Netherlands

@MoorlanderEDC 9 ай бұрын

Hi Ryan. Hope you're well my friend. I definitely know what you're saying here. I do like Leathermans, and I appreciate they have that over build, constructed to last build quality however they're pretty big and heavy. A simple Victorinox, plus some Knipex Pliers can be just as effective, weight half the amount and also not break the bank. I've been holding off making content on the Leatherman Free line, especially the T4 and T2 as there's just so much wasted space within their design. I'm also a scissors guy. The SOG Snippet is one of my most carried tools. Shame they decided to cancel making them All my best buddy 🙌

@ryankanters4385 9 ай бұрын

@@MoorlanderEDC i've been looking at the knipex pliers, i might check that one out again, thank you for the reminder my friend!

@daleyounk8005 2 жыл бұрын

'Officier Suisse' are French words meaning Swiss Officer. I had to look it up myself but I had suspicion since it is called the cadet. Thanks for the vid.

@MoorlanderEDC 2 жыл бұрын

Well, that shows everyday is a school day. I wonder if they were originally made closer to the French border. I know I've visited parts of France close to the Belgian border and walk into shop with "Bonjour" and get "Vaarwel" on the way out. Although they probably worked out very quickly I was from the Kingdom of the Moorlands and were trying to confuse me 😅 Thanks For watching Dale

@karsten_m 4 жыл бұрын

That's the newer version of the file. Personally I prefer the Alox with 93 mm (and a Manager on the keychain).

@MoorlanderEDC 4 жыл бұрын

Nice. I noticed today that 2019 champaign version had the same file. The Pioneer is a beauty. They're both great. The Cadet disappears in the pocket easier for me. Although the Cadet is a solid 8.5 and the Pioneer is a close second position at 8.3 😉

@miklospinter 4 жыл бұрын

@@MoorlanderEDC They changed the design in 2018. First time I saw the new file was on the 2018 cherry red limited edition. (The nail file on the Classic SD also changed at the same time I believe: the file area got a bit shorter.)

@greekveteran2715 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite Alox model for urban edc, is the Electrician and for the outdoors, is the Alox Harvester, or Swiss Army 7 I think, now the call it like that. However, I still prefer the combo Explorer with the Spirit X, for urban edc and for the outdoors, the 111mm Rucksack! I have tested, all of their popular models and these are my conclusions, on what works best, for each situation. Alox models though, are hard to beat. They feel more solid ! ps Nothing beats Vicotrinox, Leathermans are good, but come 2nd at best and that's only for their older models, since their new ones, break and rust, faster than the establishment of the new 5G. PS Sorry for the bad joke, but I couldn't hold, because all my Leathermans are full of rust and have broken springs or pliers. Nice review again, keep it up!!

@MoorlanderEDC 4 жыл бұрын

The Electrician is next on my list to review. Haven't tried it yet, but the smaller shorter blade looks super useful. Thanks for watching buddy, hope you had a great weekend

@photorolensoman8101 3 жыл бұрын

I will wait for the Cadet X!

@MoorlanderEDC 3 жыл бұрын

Now you're talking. A Cadet X would be awesome. If they released that I'd snap it up. Let's keep our fingers crossed. Thanks for commenting 👍

@ShoeMonsterEDC 4 жыл бұрын

Nice man ! 🤙🏻👊🏻

@MoorlanderEDC 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😁

@vladspb_ 11 ай бұрын

I prefer Cadet II because if it has a nail file it should have scissors, too

@pedobear497 3 жыл бұрын

Ha, my pioneer just „bit“ me 10 minutes ago! Gotta love it!

@MoorlanderEDC 3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha... I've been bitten by SAKs more than any other knife 😊 they're a bugger for that. Stay safe buddy and watch those finger

@pedobear497 3 жыл бұрын

Moorlander EDC Thanks, you too! ;)

@hunterjameson6236 3 жыл бұрын

@Layton Rowan i would suggest Flixzone. You can find it by googling :)

@alantheloneranger 3 жыл бұрын

The Cadet would be even better if they used the bottle /can opener combination tool from the Bantam and Compact, instead of having it on separate tools. They could then add a pair of scissors where one of them tools were. They could use the file with the small screwdriver end to make up for the loss of the small screwdriver on the can opener. It would take up no extra space or weight with this configuration and would make the Cadet even more practical because it would have everything it has now but with the advantage of scissors

@MoorlanderEDC 3 жыл бұрын

Hey TLR, scissors are the main thing I ask for on more tools. I find I use them a lot. It's a shame they're not added more often. Maybe one day I'll visit the Victorinox store where you can have your own combination of tools added to your own personalised knife 😊 have a great week buddy

@guy3nder529 Жыл бұрын

I'm afraid the Victorinox scissors can't really be added on the same liner as another short tool. You have a good point though, and I do believe the scissors fit the target audience of the Cadet perfectly.

@henryjtodd Жыл бұрын

Hang on, where is there a Victorinox store where you can pick & choose tools into a custom knife? I’m not having any luck finding this with web searches… I would happily travel to Switzerland to get my perfect SAK made 😄

@MoorlanderEDC Жыл бұрын

I'm sure the London store has that option there. I'm also reasonably sure the main store in Switzerland too

@durango8882 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review and learned that the wire stripper and knife works together. Great idea and thanks for pointing that out. New subscriber too 👍🏻 but that background music is 🤦🏻‍♂️👎🏻lol

@MoorlanderEDC 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Welcome to the Moorlander community 👍 I've made some changes to the sound leveling since this content was made. It's a lot more subtle now. Happy new year

@miklospinter 4 жыл бұрын

That comparison between the Pioneer and the Soldier was quite superficial... There are Soldiers with a key ring and Pioneers without it... There are many more tiny differences between the two, most of them age related. But overall, very nice review :)

@MoorlanderEDC 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry about the delayed reply. Older messages I haven't replied to have just magically appeared in my comments tab. Yes, the two are pretty much identical. Hopefully I'll do some more SAK content soon. Thanks for watching and commenting

@jx7230 8 ай бұрын

If you had to choose one the cadet or pioneer, which one would it be and why?

@MoorlanderEDC 8 ай бұрын

Hmmmmm... Great question. Although I love the Pioneer, I'd probably go with the Cadet. Mainly down to that awl or nail file. I think the nail file will get used more for EDC. It's super rare I use the awl. If I could I'd Frankenstien the two. I'd want the Cadet but with the larger sturdier dimensions and build of the Pioneer. How about you? Which would you choose?

@ironman2326 2 жыл бұрын

Does the file scratch the blade when you pull it out?? I wish they would face the file the opposite direction😒

@MoorlanderEDC Жыл бұрын

Hi Iron Man. None of the tool rub or scratch. These are incredibly well engineered ✊

@ironman2326 Жыл бұрын

@@MoorlanderEDC Good to know, thanks! Makes a difference in whether or not I buy one.

@randomaccount3364 Жыл бұрын

Hey, I have the version with the sandpapery, recessed file. It has actually left scratches on the blade, particularly one long one that is about half the width of the blade. I don't use the file very often, so it's not really a problem for me but just know that the file with the sandpaper surface is actually going to scratch the knife. If you get that version, you'll notice a rough feeling when you pull the file out with the blade still in. That's it scratching, it happens because you naturally have to put a bit of pressure inwards when you're pulling the file out - pressure inwards pushes it towards the blade. If you want to use the file, I'd deploy the blade first to get it out of the way and then the file after. I also don't understand why the file faces towards the blade, it seems like a terrible oversight. Thankfully the file is just not useful to me especially since it's a weird sandpaper texture instead of the standard wood file texture in the video here.

@steved638 Жыл бұрын

Victorinox not Victorianox

@MoorlanderEDC Жыл бұрын

Hi Steve. You're not the first to correct me buddy 😀 I practice before these piece of content and say it over and over again, but always manage to mispronounce it. I'm blaming my age 😂 thanks for watching buddy, I hope you enjoyed the content

@davidcooper6704 3 жыл бұрын

The Cadet is an 84mm knife. The Pioneer is a 93mm knife. You should quote the official Victorinox descriptions.

@MoorlanderEDC 3 жыл бұрын

Hi David, I hope you're well. Thanks for the feedback. I've started to take the measurements from manufactures. I realised quite quickly that the old ruler measurements weren't quite accurate enough. Hopefully you'll see from my most recent content they're a lot better. I definitely appreciate the feedback. Have a great week buddy

@John..18 Ай бұрын

ALUMINIUM,, not Aluminumm, 😆

@johnadams2591 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't listen to this guy can it Victorianox! Woulda liked to hear him call it Swiss Ahhmy the whole time!

@MoorlanderEDC 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmmmmmm...Potato, Potato, Tomato, Tomato, let's call the whole this off. Other than my regional dialect and pronunciation, how did you find the review? Have an awesome week John

@Ghill4m 2 жыл бұрын

the music is to high

@MoorlanderEDC 2 жыл бұрын

Hey TT. Thanks for commenting. I've definitely learnt more about editing and getting my sound levels right since I made this content 😊 I've definitely learnt a lot over the last few years. I hope you're well and had a great new year's