This Funky Magnet Lock EDC Blade Comes from a Knifemaking Supergroup

Suprlativ is the product of three significant knifemakers working in tandem on a bevy of exceptionally designed, well-built cutting tools.

Suprlativ The Piranha on blurry background

By Sean Tirman

Published March 20, 2025

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It’s not unusual for exceptional knife designers to collaborate with significant brands. It’s not even unheard of for two noteworthy designers to pair up under a single brand name (like GiantMouse).

However, a trio of prominent knifemakers coming together under a single, unified operation is practically unheard of. Yet, that’s exactly what’s happened with Suprlativ, the brand behind the unusual Piranha knife.

Suprlativ The Piranha on cement — The Piranha is small, but its curvy shape gives it a lot of cutting power.

Small blade, big bite

Just one of many in the up-and-coming brand’s growing catalog, The Pirhana is an especially unusual knife. Its silhouette is clearly inspired by other curvy cutting tools, like Persian knives, but that’s just one of its many unique properties.

Its relatively stout 2.615-inch blade is built from M4 super steel, renowned for its strength and corrosion resistance. Furthermore, its long curving edge gives it much more cutting power than it might otherwise have.

The handle opens like a butterfly knife (or a balisong). But instead of swinging freely, the scales snap back together once the blade is extended, creating a seal with rare earth magnets.

The Piranha’s handle is arguably the most interesting part. It’s available in several different materials, including Micarta, titanium, carbon fiber, and even Ultem. While its makeup is noteworthy, its deployment and locking mechanism make it stand out.

The handle opens like a butterfly knife (or a balisong). But instead of swinging freely, the scales snap back together once the blade is extended, creating a seal with rare earth magnets. It’s an unusual, fidget-friendly oddity of a lock (and deployment) that makes the knife all the more unique.

Suprlativ The Piranha serrated in hand — This knife’s unusual split handle locks courtesy of some rare earth magnets.

A labor of love

As mentioned, Suprlativ is the brainchild of a trio of knifemakers: Enrique Peña, Jared Oeser and Javi Garcia. All three are significant designers in their own right.

But what they’re doing with this brand is something truly special. The brand aims to create unique designs that hinge on modern materials, top-notch mechanisms and precision constructions, all while offering them at relatively affordable prices.

The Piranha is just one example. A knife with such unusual materials and mechanisms would typically cost twice what Suprlativ is selling it for. And this knife isn’t alone in the brand’s lineup.

Currently, the brand has eight different bladed tools up on its site, all outstanding. It also offers an EDC pen, a zippered pouch, patches and even apparel. If Superlativ can keep up its momentum, it could become a true everyday carry powerhouse (hell, it might be already).