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Victorinox Cadet Alox vs Victorinox Recruit

Victorinox Cadet Alox ($45) vs Victorinox Recruit ($25) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right knife.

Victorinox Cadet Alox
Victorinox
Cadet Alox
$45
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Victorinox Recruit
Victorinox
Recruit
$25
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Spec-by-spec
SpecVictorinox Cadet AloxVictorinox Recruit
Price$45$25
Weight36g47g
Material—Stainless steel tools
Weight—47g (Victorinox published)
Functions—10
Closed length—3.3 in
Pros & Cons

Victorinox Cadet Alox

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Victorinox Recruit

  • Two blades and a full set of basic tools
  • 47 g
  • $25
  • No locking blade
  • No scissors
Victorinox Recruit is the better value at $25. If weight matters most, Victorinox Cadet Alox carries lighter at 36g. Both are part of our curated knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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