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Victorinox Has Never Made a Swiss Army Knife as Modern and Handy as This One Before

The stylish Synergy Alox boasts two user-friendly features you rarely find on SAKs, especially those of the urban EDC variety.

Close-up of a red Swiss Army knife handle with textured grip and partially visible blade on a turquoise background.Victorinox
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By Steve Mazzucchi

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“Evolve or die” is a mantra that echoes from sports to the arts to business and beyond. 

But rarely do we see it so nakedly brought to life as with a unique Swiss Army Knife quietly released by Victorinox earlier this year. 

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Red Swiss Army knife with textured grip held between thumb and forefinger.
Perfectly sized for everyday carry, the stylish Synergy Alox goes all out in its appeal to urban EDC enthusiasts.
Victorinox

Dubbed the Synergy Alox, it catches the eye with its aluminum oxide (aka Alox) handle scales, complete with a partially brushed finish, skeletonized cutouts and grip-improving griddle texture.

This style-forward aesthetic — along with a stripped-down tool set that includes a large blade, box opener, 3 mm screwdriver, 7 mm screwdriver, nail file, nail cleaner, wire stripper and bottle opener — addresses one aspect of brand evolution. 

Three Victorinox Swiss Army knives in silver, red, and blue with various tools open on a dark metallic surface.
The Synergy Alox (center) is the happy medium of a trio that also includes the Synergy X Alox (left), which adds spring-loaded scissors, and the OneFold Alox (right), which boils it all down to the blade.
Victorinox

While so many SAKs point toward specific outdoor use cases, the sleek and sexy Alox is very much making a play for urban EDC kits. 

Strengthening its case are a couple of elements that, it may shock you to learn, are pretty dang unlikely for SAKs. 

The first is a locking leaf for the main blade, which simply makes every cut smoother and safer. 

Red Victorinox Swiss Army knife with textured grip and metal clip on a white background.
The pocket clip and blade locking leaf may seem commonplace, but together they mark a big step forward for SAKs.
Victorinox

The second, even scarcer feature, believe it or not, is a pocket clip. 

Both of these traits are so uncommon, SAKs featuring them almost invariably have “Lockblade” or “Clip” incorporated into their names.

That makes finding both in the same item — at a price tag of just $78 — feel like a very rare find indeed.

Guess Victorinox isn’t planning on dying anytime soon.

Red Swiss Army knife with multiple stainless steel tools extended, including a large blade, file, and bottle opener.Victorinox

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Victorinox Synergy Alox

Specs

Blade Length/Material 2.44 inches/Stainless Steel
Functions 8
Weight 2.7 ounces

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