Gear Review
Reflecting on the Victorinox USB Drive
A look back at the form and function of a discontinued EDC classic
8GB
Capacity
~$60
Resale Value
2
Potential Replacements
Section I
A Functional Aesthetic
I acquired the Swiss Army Victorinox USB Drive in Green Alox several years ago and found it both useful as a storage device and appealing in its aesthetic design. However, I have since relegated it to a storage container, as I now have drives with much larger capacities and faster USB 3.0 speeds.
A Discontinued Classic
This particular Alox model has since been discontinued, and to my surprise, these now sell for more than I originally paid for it, hovering near $50 to $70 for pre-owned versions. I'm assuming this price increase stems more from a collectible standpoint.
While it still functions well as a USB drive, and 8 GB is more than sufficient storage capacity for most non-media files, I have no use for it, and perhaps it's time to part with it.
Considering the Next Step
While the Victorinox USB drive is beautiful in both design and function, there are other items I would prefer. I'm considering using the funds from the sale to acquire one of the following:
- →Platinum Century 3776 — A high-quality fountain pen to replace the one I lost years ago.
- →Pioneer Alox X — A versatile Swiss Army knife to serve as a daily carry replacement.
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