Interesting. I'd seen elsewhere the finish on the RX wasn't exceptional, which is one reason I haven't bought one; the other being it's pretty expensive. I have an assortment of Hawk, Claymore, Mongooses, Rocnels, and General, and what they all have in common is that they aren't especially mild; they're very efficient; the blades last around 8 uses; and the performance of every one varies markedly with different blades. When I got my first stainless Mongoose, it seemed from reports that it would be a beast, and I therefore bought a packet of Feather Pro-Guards. I've never opened it.