RGM
Established in 1961, Italian company RGM have built a reputation for their highly crafted painting knives, which feature flexible, hand-ground precision blades. Their range also includes extra-large palette knives and tools for lino and sculpture.
RGM: Tools for Colour Mixing and Mark-Making Since 1961
Founded in 1961 in Maniago, Italy - a historic city renowned for its knife-making tradition - RGM has built a distinguished reputation for its artists’ tools.
RGM was established by Rosa Gastaldo Mario, who recognised a growing demand for high quality tools in the fine arts market. Drawing on the expertise of Maniago's skilled steel workers, Mario created a company dedicated to precision craftsmanship, collaborating closely with artists to develop tools that would meet their exacting standards.
Today, RGM offers one of the most complete ranges of tools for artists and restorers in the world. RGM palette knives are celebrated by artists worldwide for their exceptional quality and performance. Each knife features a flexible, hand-ground precision blade that offers superior control and responsiveness.
RGM’s range includes the classic palette/painting knife for colour mixing and mark-making, and an extra-large palette knife designed for bold strokes and dynamic marks. For artists seeking durability and longevity, RGM's stainless steel palette knife range provides excellent resistance to corrosion while maintaining the precise flexibility that defines the brand.
Beyond their renowned palette knives, RGM also makes professional and student lino tools that are trusted by printmakers for their sharp, reliable cutting edges and ergonomic design. RGM sculpture tools also offer the precision and strength required for creating three-dimensional work.
RGM continues to forge relationships with artists around the globe, refining its manufacturing techniques to meet the evolving needs of the artistic community. This dedication to innovation, combined with decades of expertise, makes each RGM tool an essential companion for artists who value precision, quality, and the heritage of Italian craftsmanship.
