The Victorinox Bantam, and why it’s the best knife for people who don’t have a knife.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 พ.ย. 2020
- I wanted to talk about this gem of a knife. A very underrated model that needs another look.
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![Victorinox BANTAM ALOX [0.2300.26] : An expression of human genius!](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/6LjOIJalX04/mqdefault.jpg)
Best knife invented. Sleeps in the pocket, solves almost all everyday challenges. Brilliant. So slim and light. :)
When I was working in an office I carried a classic on my key chain & a Bantam in my pocket as my Gentleman's knife for about 30 years till I decided to retire it & use a Pioneer or a Cadet in my pocket. I had a Leatherman in my desk at work so I never bothered to carry a full size multi-layer knife in my pocket & kept to the Bantam for my daily journey to & from work & for dinner out in the evening. My Bantam was one of the old Ecoline models in red with no scale tools, after retiring it I replaced the worn out red scales with new black ones with the toothpick & tweezer in it & right now it sits in my collection in good condition with its new shiny black scales & re-sharpened & re-oiled knife & multi tool opener / screwdriver. I recommend the Bantam as a minimalist urban carry Gentleman's knife that is cheaper than the equivalent sized Cadet.
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Always been a fan of the Bantam. Great little EDC.
I just switched over from carrying an Executive to the Bantam as an addition to a frame/liner lock I also carry. I purchased two at the same time, the second is for my daughter's boyfriend who normally doesn't carry a pocket knife. I thought this would be the perfect gateway knife to introduce him to usability of having a knife with you at all times
I've carried one as my EDC for more than 25 years. Came in handy many many times. Light, slim, hardly even know it's in your pocket.
I have been begging Victorinox for either an 84mm Compact or a Cadet X release for about 5 years now. I’ll email them about every 3-4 months. Fingers crossed!
Actually you missed that there is a can opener as well. I have the walker which has a saw in addition.
I have my grandmother's Waiter for everday use and delved into Victorinox looking for a good option with a saw (leaning toward the Hiker Wood), but I also fell in love with the Alox Bantam along the way. I'm considering getting one for my brother and myself on his birthday and maybe even for our other siblings when they each turn 18. Truly a beautiful and useful tool!
Whatever choice you make Victorinox will take care of you. Glad to see you have a family heirloom. Wish you the most luck in finding your perfect tool.
maybe you can choose "walker", which is 84mm 2layer - knife, combotool, woodsaw, no backtool
The can opener is a bottle opener as well. The corner of the Combi tool van function as a crosshead screwdriver
I carry a Vic compact every day, Very useful and not feel heavy in the pocket
I still have a bantam red cellidor model i used through auto school. Handles are a bit beat up and the blade is scratched and has been sharpened several times, but still functions perfectly. I retired it because it has the old tang stamp, and now carry a sportsman model.
The Alox Bantam is perfect for a back pocket, leaving front pockets foe other SAKs. :)
The Bantam both alox and celidor scaled models were my go to until....the Walker!!! Just by having the saw blade has turned the bantam into the perfect go anywhere pocket knife!
If the walker had a cork screw it would be my go to
I got the Walker and it's perfection... everything you need and nothing you don't...a multi tool without a saw just doesn't cut it for me...is a deal breaker!
I wish there was an equivalent to the Walker in 91mm, then it would be perfect, but until then, the Walker goes wherever I walk.
Classic Sd does most jobs for me, but I ordered the Bantam for a light addition to open larger packages. Can't beat the price! I keep the Classic and Bantam on a keychain with my tiny rechargeable Olight flashlight.
Now that sounds solid! I recently bought another Bantam but it is in the AL OX model. And I have to say it is stupid thin I’ve almost lost it a couple times already. But I love how thin it is an easy it is to carry.
How much did you pay for it?
The bantam alox is such a good edc knife for daily use, it’s crazy. Everything you need for use at home or at work, without the bulk of something like a leatherman squirt. It fits in every suit pocket, snd is all you need. I daily it, and only when i switch to casual i replace it with said squirt…
I'm absolutely getting a bantam. I think it'll go along with my rambler perfectly. I think everyone should carry a multitool, even if it's a single layer thick. Even if you're not gonna use it. Preparedness is important
The Bantam is one of my favorite SAKs. Only Classic SDs outnumber them (but that balance will tip in due time). It's a great size for carry, yet packs a lot of utility into its slim frame. A great video on a most excellent SAK!
I’ve realized that gifting sb a SAK isn’t enough to make them carry it. They just throw them in some drawer and lose them. But people really become into SAKs when they see you save the day while they’re struggling with sth they can’t otherwise do with barehands.
I bought an escort recently and love it, tweezers, knife, nail file. that is all I really need, the knife is small but it is convenient when you need it for a little extra weight
I thought I was the only person who owned an Escort! I also bought a Jetsetter to pair with it (instead of just a Rambler because, no judgement please, if you open up the tools on both of them, you can use it as a mini knife and fork. I SAID NO JUDGEMENT! 😂
Me encanta la Bantam!
Tengo tres, una Alox. Otra Red celidor. Y otra de Línea económica, de los 90", originalmente venía con las cachas Red, con los años se estropearon y la vestí con cachas de ciervo, quedó muy bonita.
Esas son mi EDC diario, al cual complemento con las prácticas tijeras de una Classic de 58mm.
Muy lindo el video! 👊
I carry a Cadet daily for the last 10 years, with the key ring dremelled off.
I've made the mistake of using a sak as a pry tool recently. There's some give to the layers now and I actualy bent the screwdriver/can opener slightly.
The different colored scales are cool but I really like the look of the original red scales tbh.
The Bantam is one of my favs. I carry a cellidore model regularly. Believe it or not, I think the Alox version is a little too thin!
Love Bantam knives good 👍 video !
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Supposedly the cap lifter on the bantam is supposed to also work as a can opener which is why it looks different from the standard Victorinox cap lifter. I have not seen any reports on how well it works. I have also heard that the rather strange angle at the corner of the flat head driver is supposed to fit a Phillips screw head but again I have not seen this tested.
I May make a video on that!
i have one and its really good, the can opener works very very well, just go backwards and you are ready. i have had the spartan and a girl gave me this one, thought i wont gona like it but its an awesone for light urban work. Greetings from Peru.
in my experience, it has somewhat struggle when it's first step into can, but after that it work smooth as it supposed to be
It does work and surprisingly well. And the Phillips works as well if you turn it about 45 degrees but it might strip the screw.
Personally, I prefer the combo tool for opening cans. I guess it just feels more natural to me. But it doesn't open bottles quite as well ad the dedicated bottle opener. Hope that's been helpful.
It's a can opener as well
I have several. Of all the knives I have to chose from, it’s most likely to end up in my pocket. 👍🏽
The can opener works great. It works towards you.
For me the Bantam has too few tools to serve as my only EDC knife. But, I think the Bantam ALOX would make a really fun knife for use at work for anyone opening a lot of boxes. I’d modify the combo tool to have a sharpened edge along the inside to cut boxes and straps with, maybe split the plastic on clamshell packages, and leave the protrusion on it that first made it a canopener to use as a pivot point or edge guide to control the depth of cut. Save the blade for other uses, including cutting fruit in the break room. It’s so small and flat that it would be easy to carry, and hide from management that requires safety cutters only, and being all metal it would be uber durable. Being stainless steel and aluminum, just wash it off when it gets dirty. Kinda makes me wish I’d known about the Bantam back in my Walmart days.
I carry one on my keychain. Has exactly the tools that I need and is pretty compact and cheap. Ideal for what I want to carry
I carried it without a quick detach for a while and it was a pain in the ass to use. Now I have it on a key smart magnetic thing which is super handy.
In addition to the blade the Bantam has a combination tool (see Victorinox specifications) - A cap lifter, flathead screwdriver, wire stripper and a can opener......and yes it is possible to open a can withis tool. If you look the tool is slightly offset to enable it to just about function as a can opener. I have tried it and it is possible but not ideal.
I think I have a bantum,but the shield logo is different on mine,more of a rounded top and pointed bottom shield.
Ah yours may also be made within the elinox line or economy line.
I just wish the alox Bantam had a key ring. My preferred way to carry an SAK is attaching a mini pocket clip onto the key ring so it doesn’t wander around my pocket.
How long is the blade?
its kinda irritating that the alox version doesnt have a keyring. its so slim and compact that I actually wouldn't mind carrying it on a keychain.
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They should offer the Walker in alox
Victorinox has. But they have all been either Swiss Bianco releases or very limited edition models. They did have them for a small period of time as standard production but are no longer made.
@@markcoffman494 They should bring it back again. The Walker is my favorite Victorinox model.
I have the alox, so slim. Try not to lose it cos it slips out and into a pocket v easy 😢
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It is a knife bottle and can opener. Other than the wire stripper and a flat head......
Oddly, i find it annoying that every time u open the knives u wipe the blade. Must be me.😮
Watch a few other TH-camrs they do it all the time.
Why buy this one, if you can buy Waiter???
To complete my collection primarily. I have the waiter, scroll through my videos.
@@markcoffman494 I watched it right before I wrote my comment :-)
The advantage with the alox one at least is that it is super slim at just 6mm, half the thickness of the Waiter (12mm) The celidor bantam is more or less the same at 11mm. So the alox Bantam is ideal for formal dress like a suit, it can be slipped into a pocket or wallet and is hardly noticeable. Also some people may find the alox a little more stylish or elegant. For what it's worth I like both celidor and alox and have a number of both.
@@simonh6371 I meant plastic Bantam vs plastic Walter.