A little whisky and my letter openers.

Red Gum, Australian Native Aged Malt

 

YouTube review youtu.be/FJpHoepfaQI?si=THQTr_MMtub3HZOK

 

The ideal tool for precision cutting

Swiss made pocket knife with 9 functions and high-grade Alox scales

Includes scissors and a reamer, punch

Item number 0.8231.26

Height 15 mm

Length 93 mm

Weight 94 g

 

See a discussion of the awl tool.

www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Reamer

 

The celebrated Alox scales have reached a near cult status, thanks to their unique surface which is pleasing to both hand and eye. The appeal of Alox is in its merging of aesthetics with functionality – its attractive embossed surface make the knife both lightweight and easy to grip, and the hardened oxide layer helps to protect against damage and corrosion.

 

After being punched from aluminum and embossed, Alox scales go through a process called Eloxal which uses anodic oxidation to create a protective layer. It is this final layer which allows for the coloring of the scales.

 

Alox has a strong significance in the history of Victorinox. First introduced for the Pioneer knife in 1957, Alox was a key feature of the Soldier’s Knife which was redesigned in 1961 and used until 2008. Today, we issue a Classic pocketknife with Alox scales in a different color every year. These limited edition knives are highly sought-after by design aficionados and collectors, showing the true timeless appeal of this iconic material.

 

A YouTube review of the Alox SAK Pioneers..

youtu.be/p4pM7ld9rS8?si=VPzWa3LOcgDVkA-4

 

And youtu.be/mzocdFiXE98?si=i4h38t20xWYOL9fY

 

I just discovered a new use for the saw blade..

It works well to comb my moustache!! Just after a little trim it sweeps out loose hair... see #emergencycomb …..

 

Why NOT to buy an Alox Farmer X

See youtu.be/EMitw2TW1Vc?si=Ll7Aj24kDQ7QCas2

 

From Google Bard…

 

Victorinox makes Alox knives using a process called **deep drawing**. Deep drawing is a metal forming process that uses a punch and die to create a three-dimensional shape from a flat sheet of metal.

 

The first step in making an Alox knife is to cut a sheet of aluminum to the desired size. The sheet is then placed in a deep drawing die, which has the shape of the knife's handle. The punch is then pressed into the sheet, forcing it to conform to the shape of the die.

 

Once the handle is formed, the blade is inserted into the handle. The blade is held in place by a rivet, which is pressed into the handle. The rivet is then peened, which is a process of hammering it to expand it and lock it in place.

 

The final step is to anodize the knife. Anodizing is a process that creates a protective layer on the surface of the metal. This layer helps to protect the knife from corrosion and wear.

 

Here are the steps in more detail:

 

1. **Cutting the sheet metal:** The first step is to cut a sheet of aluminum to the desired size. The sheet is typically 0.8mm thick.

 

2. **Deep drawing the handle:** The next step is to deep draw the handle. This is done by placing the sheet metal in a deep drawing die and then pressing it into the shape of the die with a punch.

 

3. **Inserting the blade:** Once the handle is formed, the blade is inserted into the handle. The blade is held in place by a rivet, which is pressed into the handle.

 

4. **Peening the rivet:** The rivet is then peened, which is a process of hammering it to expand it and lock it in place.

 

5. **Anodizing the knife:** The final step is to anodize the knife. Anodizing is a process that creates a protective layer on the surface of the metal. This layer helps to protect the knife from corrosion and wear.

 

The Alox knife is a popular choice for EDC knives because it is durable, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant. The deep drawing process used to make Alox knives ensures that they are strong and reliable. The anodizing process also helps to protect the knives from the elements.

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