Published October 9, 2026

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Updated October 9, 2026

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The Ashland, Oregon-based brand comes by its new product line honestly, having crafted top-notch sharpening tools for the past half-century.

The latest effort just might be the best yet, as the RMX Raw Magnesium Thumbstud Reverse Tanto gives its arguably coolest blade shape and deployment mode a handle that will only get better over time.

Rendered in uncoated magnesium, it starts out silver-bright and changes through handling and humidity, developing a unique patina as it ages.

The entire feature set is optimized for strong and satisfying everyday use, led by a 3.2-inch blade made of tough CPM-3V steel with a satin (bead blast) finish and a reverse tanto silhouette sharpened to a 15-degree edge. 

The ambidextrous thumb stud supports swift, smooth one-handed deployment, while the modern button lock does the same for retraction.

The mini tip-up deep-carry clip is not only reversible but also removable, exposing a distinctive triangle-shaped lanyard hole, enabling you to convert it into a neck knife with, say, a bit of paracord.

With a closed length of 4.3 inches (7.5 inches open) and a weight of 2.4 ounces, it can slot into your EDC loadout however you like.

The RMX™ Raw Magnesium Thumbstud Reverse Tanto officially goes on sale at 1 pm Eastern today for $160. It’s getting a limited run of 500 units, so don’t snooze if you are interested.

About the Author:

Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone’s bike seat is at the proper height.