Alox special run 2013 overview

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This overview shows 21 Alox special run released by Victorinox in 2013. It’s part four of a serie of four posts. It shows only special run ordered by individuals. Production quantity per edition varies between 36 to 150 pieces. (Editions ordered by Swissbianco are not listed.)

Click on a picture to see more info and more pictures of a specific Alox edition.

Pioneer silver USA 2013
Released: Jan. 2013 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Pioneer Blade etching: yes
Color: Silver, gray Logo Print: yes
Number: 50 Customer: a
Remarks: USA
ElectriciansMateBlue_TN
Released: Jan. 2013 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Electrician’s Mate Blade etching: no
Color: Blue Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: b
ElectriciansMateOrange_TN
Released: Jan. 2013 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Electrician’s Mate Blade etching: no
Color: Orange Print: yes
Number: 50 Customer: b
Farmer olive 2013
Released: Mar. 2013 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Farmer Blade etching: no
Color: Olive green Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: a
PioneerGreenRedShield_TN
Released: Mar. 2013 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Pioneer Blade etching: no
Color: Green, red Shield Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: b
FarmerBrown_TN
Released: Apr. 2013 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Farmer Blade etching: no
Color: Brown Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: a
PioneerRedBlackDeutschland_TN
Released: May 2013 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Pioneer Blade etching: yes
Color: Red – Black, black Logo Print: yes
Number: 50 Customer: a
Remarks: Deutschland
CadetBlueRedShield_TN
Released: May 2013 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Cadet Blade etching: no
Color: Blue, red Shield Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: b
HarvesterGreyBlackLogo_TN
Released: Jun. 2013 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Harvester Blade etching: no
Color: Gray, black Logo Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: a
SoloGold_TN
Released: Jun. 2013 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Solo Blade etching: no
Color: Gold Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: b
MidshipmanBlack_TN
Released: Jul. 2013 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Midshipman Blade etching: no
Color: Black Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: b
MidshipmanBlackRedShield_TN
Released: Jul. 2013 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Midshipman Blade etching: no
Color: Black, red Shield Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: b
Pioneer2223Thai_TN
Released: Aug. 2013 Serial#: nnn/150
Model: Pioneer 2223 Blade etching: yes
Color: Blue – Red, pink Logo Print: yes
Number: 150 Customer: a
Remarks: 5. Thailand
PioneerGreenYellow_TN
Released: Sep. 2013 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Pioneer Blade etching: no
Color: Green-Yellow, pink Logo Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: a
PioneerGreenYellowPEACE_TN
Released: Sep. 2013 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Pioneer Blade etching: yes
Color: Green-Yellow, pink Logo Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: a
Remarks: PEACE
ElectrDUOorangeBlack_TN
Released: Sep. 2013 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Electrician DUO Blade etching: no
Color: Orange, black Logo Print: yes
Number: 50 Customer: b
ElectrDUOorangeRed_TN
Released: Sep. 2013 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Electrician DUO Blade etching: no
Color: Orange, red Shield Print: yes
Number: 50 Customer: b
Pioneer2223GreyRedShield_TN
Released: Oct. 2013 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Pioneer 2223 Blade etching: no
Color: Gray, red Shield Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: a
Pioneer2223GreyOrangeShield_TN
Released: Oct. 2013 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Pioneer 2223 Blade etching: no
Color: Gray, orange Shield Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: a
FirstMateDarkBlue_TN
Released: Nov. 2013 Serial#: nn/50
Model: First Mate Blade etching: no
Color: Blue Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: b
FirstMateDarkBlueBlackLogo_TN.jpg
Released: Nov. 2013 Serial#: nn/50
Model: First Mate Blade etching: no
Color: Blue, black Logo Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: b

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Alox special run 2010 overview

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This overview shows 18 Alox special run released by Victorinox 2009 and 2010. It’s part one of a serie of four posts. It shows only special run ordered by individuals. Production quantity per edition varies between 36 to 150 pieces. (Editions ordered by Swissbianco are not listed.)

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Released: 2009 Serial#: no
Model: Pioneer Blade etching: yes
Color: Black Print: yes
Number: 42 Customer: a
Remarks: Grenzwachkorps, GWK, Swiss Border Patrol
Pioneer blue Grenzwachkorps GWK 2010
Released: Nov. 2009 Serial#: no
Model: Pioneer Blade etching: yes
Color: Blue Print: yes
Number: < 100 Customer: a
Remarks: Grenzwachkorps, GWK, Swiss Border Patrol
Solo black Confoederatio Helvetica 2010
Released: Feb. 2010 Serial#: no
Model: Solo Blade etching: yes
Color: Black Print: yes
Number: 61 Customer: a
Remarks: Confoederatio Helvetica
Farmer orange 2010
Released: Mar. 2010 Serial#: no
Model: Farmer Blade etching: no
Color: Orange Print: no
Number: 29 Customer: a
Pioneer brown 2010
Released: Apr. 2010 Serial#: no
Model: Pioneer Blade etching: no
Color: Brown Print: no
Number: 42 Customer: a
Farmer violet 2010
Released: May 2010 Serial#: no
Model: Farmer Blade etching: no
Color: Violet Print: no
Number: 37 Customer: a
Pioneer gold 2010
Released: May 2010 Serial#: no
Model: Pioneer Blade etching: no
Color: Gold Print: no
Number: 52 Customer: b
Farmer green 2010
Released: Jun. 2010 Serial#: no
Model: Farmer Blade etching: no
Color: Green Print: no
Number: 36 Customer: a
Pioneer red-gold de Sax 2010
Released: Jun. 2010 Serial#: no
Model: Pioneer Blade etching: yes
Color: Red – gold Print: yes
Number: 50 Customer: b
Remarks: Coat of arms, de Sax
Farmer Grey 2010
Released: Jul. 2010 Serial#: no
Model: Farmer Blade etching: no
Color: Gray Print: no
Number: 37 Customer: a
Electrician copper 2010
Released: Jul. 2010 Serial#: no
Model: Electrician Blade etching: no
Color: Copper Print: yes
Number: 53 Customer: b
Woodsman gray 2010
Released: Aug. 2010 Serial#: 50/nn
Model: Woodsman Blade etching: yes
Color: Gray Print: yes
Number: 50 Customer: a
Remarks: VICTORINOX, Logo
Electrician plus blue old style 2010
Released: Sep. 2010 Serial#: no
Model: Electrician plus Blade etching: no
Color: Blue Print: no
Number: 42 Customer: b
Wilderness black 2010
Released: Oct. 2010 Serial#: no
Model: Wilderness Blade etching: no
Color: Black (black tools) Print: no
Number: 100 Customer: a
Wilderness orange black tools 2010
Released: Oct. 2010 Serial#: no
Model: Wilderness Blade etching: no
Color: Orange (black tools) Print: no
Number: 52 Customer: a
Pioneer sand 2010
Released: Nov. 2010 Serial#: 50/nn
Model: Pioneer Blade etching: no
Color: Sand Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: a
Pioneer darkblue Confoederatio Helvetica 2010
Released: Dec. 2010 Serial#: 50/nn
Model: Pioneer Blade etching: yes
Color: Blue Print: yes
Number: 50 Customer: a
Remarks: Confoederatio Helvetica
Sea Pioneer blue old style 2010
Released: Dec. 2010 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Sea Pioneer Blade etching: no
Color: Blue Print: yes
Number: 50 Customer: b

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Alox special run 2011 overview

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This overview shows 24 Alox special run released by Victorinox in 2011. It’s part two of a serie of four posts. It shows only special run ordered by individuals. Production quantity per edition varies between 36 to 150 pieces. (Editions ordered by Swissbianco are not listed.)

Click on a picture to see more info or a larger picture of a specific Alox edition.

Pioneer black black tools 2011
Released: Jan. 2011 Serial#: 50/nn
Model: Pioneer Blade etching: no
Color: Black (black tools) Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: a
Pioneer olivegreen black tools 2011
Released: Jan. 2011 Serial#: 50/nn
Model: Pioneer Blade etching: no
Color: Green (black tools) Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: b
Farmer black Route66 2011
Released: Feb. 2011 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Farmer Blade etching: no
Color: Black Print: yes
Number: 50 Customer: a
Remarks: Route 66
Lumberjack brown 2011
Released: Feb. 2011 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Lumberjack Blade etching: no
Color: Brown Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: a
Midshipman blue old style 2011
Released: Feb. 2011 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Midshipman Blade etching: no
Color: Blue Print: yes
Number: 50 Customer: b
Farmer darkred 2011
Released: Mar. 2011 Serial#: 50/nn
Model: Farmer Blade etching: no
Color: Red (dark) Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: a
First Mate blue black tools 2011
Released: Mar. 2011 Serial#: nn/50
Model: First Mate Blade etching: no
Color: Blue (black tools) Print: yes
Number: 50 Customer: b
First Mate green 2011
Released: Mar. 2011 Serial#: nn/50
Model: First Mate Blade etching: no
Color: Green (black tools) Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: b
Electrician solo yellow-black 2011
Released: Mar. 2011 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Electrician solo Blade etching: no
Color: Yellow – Black Print: yes
Number: 50 Customer: b
Soldier 50 years Wenger 2011
Released: Mar. 2011 Serial#: no
Model: Soldier Blade etching: yes
Color: Silver Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: b
Remarks: 50 years Wenger SI
SailorRedBlueSiam_TN
Released: Apr. 2011 Serial#: 50/nn
Model: Sailor Blade etching: yes
Color: Red – Blue Print: yes
Number: 50 Customer: a
Remarks: 1. Thailand
Rancher black old style 2011
Released: Apr. 2011 Serial#: 50/nn
Model: Rancher Blade etching: no
Color: Black Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: a
Seaman blue old style 2011
Released: Apr. 2011 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Seaman Blade etching: no
Color: Blue Print: yes
Number: 50 Customer: b
Sailor blue old style 2011
Released: Apr. 2011 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Sailor Blade etching: no
Color: Blue Print: yes
Number: 50 Customer: b
Cadet plus black 2011
Released: Apr. 2011 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Cadet plus Blade etching: no
Color: Black Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: b
Remarks: aka Mini Farmer
CadetII plus silver black 2011
Released: Apr. 2011 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Cadet II plus Blade etching: no
Color: Silver (black tools) Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: b
Remarks: aka Mini Farmer
Pioneer violet 2011
Released: Jun. 2011 Serial#: 50/nn
Model: Pioneer Blade etching: no
Color: Violet Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: a
Electrician DUO plus orange 2011
Released: Jul. 2011 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Electrician DUO plus Blade etching: no
Color: Orange Print: yes
Number: 50 Customer: b
Pioneer dark brown 2011
Released: Sep. 2011 Serial#: 50/nn
Model: Pioneer Blade etching: no
Color: Brown (dark) Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: a
Harvester green 2011
Released: Sep. 2011 Serial#: nnn/100
Model: Harvester Blade etching: no
Color: Green Print: no
Number: 100 Customer: b
FarmerOrangeThai_TN
Released: Nov. 2011 Serial#: 50/nn
Model: Farmer Blade etching: yes
Color: Orange Print: yes
Number: 50 Customer: a
Remarks: 2. Thailand
Pioneer dark gray 2011
Released: Nov. 2011 Serial#: 50/nn
Model: Pioneer Blade etching: no
Color: Gray (dark) Print: yes
Number: 50 Customer: a
Remarks: Schweiz
Long Rancher green 2011
Released: Nov. 2011 Serial#: nnn/100
Model: Long Rancher Blade etching: no
Color: Green Print: no
Number: 100 Customer: b
Cadet blue 2011
Released: Dec. 2011 Serial#: nn/50
Model: Cadet Blade etching: no
Color: Blue Print: no
Number: 50 Customer: b

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Damascus Explorer 2013

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In December 2013 Victorinox launched a new collector’s knife. To honor the memory of Mr. Carl Elsener senior, who died this summer, Victorinox choosed for the this year’s Damascus edition the Explorer model.

The main blade is made of Damascus steel (Damasteel). The handle is made of oak wood and Mr. Elsener Sr.’s signature is laser engraved on the front scale. The oak wood’s grain, gives each knife a unique look.

This edition is limited to 7000 pieces. Each knife is serial numbered on the liner behind the corkskrew.

On some knives (I saw only a few and heard from other collectors) the edges of the wood scales are a bit rough. If the knife is used as an every day user, the edges should be sanded a bit to make the handle smooth. But if this knife is intended as a shelf queen, who cares.

 

Comparison Damascus 2011 and Damascus 2013
Damascus Editions 2010, 2012, 2011, 2013

 

More Info: Press release from Victorinox (German, pdf)

 

Wenger United Woods

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In October 2013 Wenger released a Limited Edition set called “UNITED WOODS“. It’s limited to 2013 sets worldwide and contains six knives.

Five of the knives have scales made of different types of wood. Each wood represents one of the five major continents of the world. The sixth knife has red evo scales and represents Wengers’s home, the Swiss canton Jura.

The set comes in a nice wooden box. An included book contains info about Wenger, the knives and the wood used for the scales.

The Box and the Book  (click on the images to enlarge and to see all)

  • 4 UnitedWoods Box
  • 1 UnitedWoods Box
  • 2 UnitedWoods Box
  • 3 UnitedWoods Box
  • 5 UnitedWoods Box
  • 6 UnitedWoods Box
  • 7 UnitedWoods Box
  • 8 UnitedWoods Box
  • 10 UnitedWoods Box
  • 12 UnitedWoods Box
  • 13 UnitedWoods Box
  • 14 UnitedWoods Box
  • 15 UnitedWoods Box

Europe Evolution 17, Olive wood

  • 1 UW Europe
  • 2 UW Europe
  • 3 UW Europe
  • 4 UW Europe
  • 5 UW Europe
  • 6 UW Europe
  • 7 UW Europe
  • 8 UW Europe
  • 9 UW Europe

America Ranger 60, Maple wood

  • 1 UW America
  • 2 UW America
  • 3 UW America
  • 4 UW America
  • 5 UW America
  • 6 UW America
  • 7 UW America
  • 8 UW America
  • 9 UW America
  • 10 UW America
  • 11 UW America

Oceania Ranger 55, Jarrah wood

  • 1 UW Oceania
  • 2 UW Oceania
  • 3 UW Oceania
  • 4 UW Oceania
  • 5 UW Oceania
  • 6 UW Oceania
  • 7 UW Oceania
  • 8 UW Oceania
  • 9 UW Oceania
  • 10 UW Oceania

Asia Nail Clip 580, Makassar wood

  • 1 UW Asia
  • 2 UW Asia
  • 3 UW Asia
  • 4 UW Asia
  • 5 UW Asia
  • 6 UW Asia
  • 7 UW Asia
  • 8 UW Asia
  • 9 UW Asia
  • 10 UW Asia

Africa Evolution 14, Thuya wood

  • 1 UW Africa
  • 2 UW Africa
  • 3 UW Africa
  • 4 UW Africa
  • 5 UW Africa
  • 6 UW Africa
  • 7 UW Africa
  • 8 UW Africa
  • 9 UW Africa
  • 10 UW Africa

Delémont Evo S557, Wenger Switzerland/Jura

  • 1 UW Wenger
  • 2 UW Wenger
  • 3 UW Wenger
  • 4 UW Wenger
  • 5 UW Wenger
  • 6 UW Wenger
  • 7 UW Wenger
  • 8 UW Wenger
  • 9 UW Wenger
  • 10 UW Wenger

Info about this Limited Edition Set see also Limited Edition Flyer.