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Worksharp RMX
- Thread starter donnord
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I got the reverse tanto 3V RMX as a gift recently. I really like it so far. No complaints. It's light but solid. The handle looked like it might feel boxy, but it's actually been just fine to use. Auto conversion was pretty easy. I like how it operates when it's fairly tight with a little bit of pivot lube (coconut oil is what I have right now). The extra tough/extra thin acute-angle FFG blade appeals to me and works really well. It's slicey dicey.
I'm impressed by how simple it is to take apart and put back together, with just one screw. I find the engineering part of it pretty interesting - more so because it works well, I guess. It's a one piece cast/machined magnesium alloy handle that supports the pivot mechanism and stop pin, and the pivot mechanism itself is what supports the blade, rather than a pivot screw and bearings riding on liners or handle cutouts. (A quick word on magnesium re: earlier comments in the thread - I've been using tools with magnesium bodies for 25 years or so and they're fine. There is potential for corrosion, but given the beta testing they did over a couple years with these materials, I don't see any cause for concern here if you're not fishing.) Aside from the manufacturing and cost-saving considerations, that makes it modular. The designer was in a video talking about how it's basically a blade, pivot mechanism, and handle, and if any one of those breaks (or if you feel like it) they can be easily replaced - swap in different handles, different blades, etc. He also said that one of the popular mods around the factory was to put the "compact" blade into the full size handle, for a full grip utility knife.
That connected with me a couple of different ways. For one, I have fairly big hands. I wouldn't mind an extra half inch or more on the handle (and for that matter it would be cool to have an all around larger version of this knife). I find myself choking up with the choil sometimes, and in that grip it's plenty roomy. I could see the shorter blade being great in this handle for your boxes and pencil sharpenings and precise marking for cuts and so on. And I would purchase a separate longer handle for this blade if I could.
Two, more philosophically, I've come to think of this as an evolution of a utility knife like the folding Milwaukee, Kobalt, whatever other brand. Imagine if one of those had a really nice semi-permanent blade, instead of the disposables, and they had optimized the deployment mechanism and built a light and ergonomic handle for it. Think of it as a modernized and souped-up beater that will keep coming back for more.
Cosmetically I would probably like a black or gray pivot better, but it's a bronze part and it looks like bronze, so there you have it. In terms of feel and performance I think it would be cool to have some textured G10 or micarta and a slightly longer handle. I would take a little more weight and pay a little more money for a larger and more corrosion-resistant "premium" version. But also, it was an awesome gift and I don't need any of that. I'm really happy with it.
I'm impressed by how simple it is to take apart and put back together, with just one screw. I find the engineering part of it pretty interesting - more so because it works well, I guess. It's a one piece cast/machined magnesium alloy handle that supports the pivot mechanism and stop pin, and the pivot mechanism itself is what supports the blade, rather than a pivot screw and bearings riding on liners or handle cutouts. (A quick word on magnesium re: earlier comments in the thread - I've been using tools with magnesium bodies for 25 years or so and they're fine. There is potential for corrosion, but given the beta testing they did over a couple years with these materials, I don't see any cause for concern here if you're not fishing.) Aside from the manufacturing and cost-saving considerations, that makes it modular. The designer was in a video talking about how it's basically a blade, pivot mechanism, and handle, and if any one of those breaks (or if you feel like it) they can be easily replaced - swap in different handles, different blades, etc. He also said that one of the popular mods around the factory was to put the "compact" blade into the full size handle, for a full grip utility knife.
That connected with me a couple of different ways. For one, I have fairly big hands. I wouldn't mind an extra half inch or more on the handle (and for that matter it would be cool to have an all around larger version of this knife). I find myself choking up with the choil sometimes, and in that grip it's plenty roomy. I could see the shorter blade being great in this handle for your boxes and pencil sharpenings and precise marking for cuts and so on. And I would purchase a separate longer handle for this blade if I could.
Two, more philosophically, I've come to think of this as an evolution of a utility knife like the folding Milwaukee, Kobalt, whatever other brand. Imagine if one of those had a really nice semi-permanent blade, instead of the disposables, and they had optimized the deployment mechanism and built a light and ergonomic handle for it. Think of it as a modernized and souped-up beater that will keep coming back for more.
Cosmetically I would probably like a black or gray pivot better, but it's a bronze part and it looks like bronze, so there you have it. In terms of feel and performance I think it would be cool to have some textured G10 or micarta and a slightly longer handle. I would take a little more weight and pay a little more money for a larger and more corrosion-resistant "premium" version. But also, it was an awesome gift and I don't need any of that. I'm really happy with it.
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That's a fair price IMO.
VorpelSword
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Sounds to me that this is just the start of a nice line of knives. /the potential for customizing and so on down the line comes to mind. A "custom shop" service that can laser or CNC engrave the handle with your name, a logo or some nifty design (at an above MSRP premium) could come along, as well as you-pick-it alternate blade steels or profiles. But any of that would come later on, after this first iteration becomes an an established industry stand-by.
I like that I could give one to my high school school grandson w/o the auto function and "upgrade" it as he matures.
I like that I could give one to my high school school grandson w/o the auto function and "upgrade" it as he matures.
VorpelSword
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What (the heck) do I know about this stuff? If laser engraving isn't the thing to do, I am sure they will get it done with some CNC machine. A custom engraved knife like these would make a great gift to a best man or groomsman.
It would be interesting to see what a somewhat larger model would look like, feel like and how it would perform. . . . maybe in a few years.
It would be interesting to see what a somewhat larger model would look like, feel like and how it would perform. . . . maybe in a few years.
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How's the 3v blade? Heat treat seem good?
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I have no complaints, so far so good. The edge holds up well and comes back nicely with a ceramic hone. I haven't needed to resharpen it yet. Also found some sweat beading on the blade a few times after being in my pocket for a while, but there's no sign of corrosion or even patina yet. I've mostly used it on cardboard, pencil sharpening, and a little bit of food/cutting board action and small stuff in the yard, so no donkey work or true abuse.