VictorinoxFarmer X Alox Swiss Army Knife 10 Function Swiss Made Pocket Knife with Large Blade, Wood Saw, Bottle Opener and Reamer - Silver

The media could not be loaded. This is an excellent pocket knife for man or woman. It is very well made and has a variety of tools and functions to assist in urban life or on the trail. I can’t see anyone being disappointed with this knife. It is as gorgeous as it is functional. It is very slightly larger than many other Swiss Army Knives and has tighter backsprings and a thicker knife blade and screwdriver. It is absolutely stout. I put a suspension clip on mine so it doesn’t fall to the bottom of the pocket. My usual edc is the Handyman model which has more tools on it, but I am a bit of an SAK collector so I had to have an Alox in my stable. If they ever were to make the Handyman with the aluminum Alox scales, that would be the perfect pocket knife, in my opinion. Don’t hesitate on this one, I give it a strong buy. If you are gifting it know there is a space for engraving if you desire. You won’t go wrong with this pocket knife.

i bought this knife to give as a gift to someone who works with horticulture. The selection was based on my experience with the Pioneer X model, which is identical except that the Pioneer X is 3 layer and has no saw. The Farmer X is four layer and includes the saw. The Pioneer X has been an excellent knife with sturdier blades than the familiar red Swiss knife models. The Pioneer X is about as heavy a pocket knife as I want to carry, and this one weighs a half ounce more. I have tried this Farmer X in my pocket, and I don't feel any significant difference between it and the Pioneer X. I am using a Keysmart Nano suspension clip for the Pioneer X, and am also giving a clip as part of gift Farmer X.I don't need or want a saw, but for those that do, this is a very good design. I bought the Pioneer X because I use scissors in a SAK (Swiss Army Knife) more than I use a blade. The scissors have valuable horticulture application too.Other general comments based on my experience with the Pioneer X is that it's very durable. The different awl design is more useful to me than the standard awl found on models like the Huntsman or Swiss Champ.I think Victorinox has really created a winner here for urban and suburban everyday carry.Here is how I carry pocket knives: 1) Pioneer X for urban, suburban, and general walking around in the woods and while fishing. 2) Swisschamp in the wilderness. 3) A small Classic in one of my tackle boxes. I used to use it for everyday carry, but wanted larger blade and scissors. 4) I tried Leatherman style tools, but never liked them. I'm in the blade camp, not the pliers camp.

The Victorinox Farmer has long been a favorite of the outdoors community due to its durable Alox scales, its saw, and its beefier blade than the Camper or Huntsman. But, like the Huntsman's scissors makes it so much more desirable than the Camper, so too the scissors adds value to the Farmer, turning it into the Farmer X. Any wilderness backpacker or camper would be well served with the Farmer X.

It's Victorinox, what else is there to say...pinnacle of quality

I have a number of Swiss Army knives. I first started carrying them when I was in the military. In a division headquarters, you're much more likely to need scissors, a can opener, a screwdriver for your eyeglasses and a toothpick much more then you're likely to need a giant blade. The Alox Farmer X goes the Alox Pioneer one better by including a small saw blade. You won't want to try to build a log cabin using this little saw, but it can come in handy for a myriad of uses. The aluminum Alox scales adds rigidity to the knife that plastic scales cannot match. The knife is still compact enough to fit into any pocket; I love the North Face Skagway pants as they include a "knife pocket" inside the right pants pocket; all men's trousers should have a similar pocket. That's where my Swiss Army knife goes; it's deep enough that the knife won't fall out--unless you're doing somersaults--and not so deep that it's hard to fish out. If you want a Swiss Army knife capable of doing any job you'd reasonably expect to need a knife for, this is your knife. It doesn't have all the "bells & whistles" of some of the bigger Swiss Army knives, but it doesn't carry their weight or price tag, either. Come to think of it, in all of my years in the military, I never had a need for any of those extra "bells & whistles" in any event. This knife should be in every man's pocket and every woman's purse--highly recommended.

I collect knives and did not have the Farmer X in the classic silver ALOX verson, so I bought this model. The knife is a perfect EDC multitool because it has a very sharp knife, a large scissors, and a big saw, just to name some of the more premium elements of this heavy duty SAC. Compared to a regular plastic scale Victorinox SAK, the knife on an Alox (aluminum scaled SAK) is more heavy duty/thicker than a regular Victorinox Swiss Army knife. What I didn't appreciate was this knife arrived in a crushed silver SAK box. Thankfully the knife was okay but I store my knives in their original boxes and this one is pretty much on its last leg. I have no idea what the seller is doing with these SAKS to have them arrive in such a beat up condition. FYI, I've ordered about 15 Victorinox Swiss Army Knives through Amazon and none of the original SAK boxes were busted open and lopsided like the one I received, which I why I am subtracting one star from my review. I do not recommend buying this knife as a gift because the SAK box will probably be mutilated like mine.

Tsa took one from me. I expect the guy wanted it. These are great. I ordered the replacement the same day.