Opinions on the Kershaw R.A.M.

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Hey guys!

What do you guys think about the Kershaw RAM. I have medium size (maybe a little smaller) size hands. I heard that it can be difficult to hit the flipper without having your thumb on the hawk lock.

I can get it for about $45 which seems good? Better than the Blur or other Kershaws?
 
It takes getting used to, but after a bit you will train your thumb to not rest on the flipper.. after that you are golden.. it is a great blade for the money
 
$45? GET IT! It's the most fun knife that I own. I have medium sized hands, fits my hands perfectly. You'll love it :thumbup:
 
While you're on the topic, does anyone know if the G10 on the RAM contacts the pocket clip? I mean, is the G10 in such a position as to shred your pockets?
 
Dorito Monk said:
While you're on the topic, does anyone know if the G10 on the RAM contacts the pocket clip? I mean, is the G10 in such a position as to shred your pockets?
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Yes it does. Yes it well. Can be fixed by bending clip and/or sanding the G-10 a little on the pocket clip side.

Great knife. One of the best flippers, period.
 
Would sanding it down with maybe sandpaper work?

So how is it as an EDC? Too big? Is $45 a good price and better than the blur?
 
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letsgo said:
Would sanding it down with maybe sandpaper work?

So how is it as an EDC? Too big? Is $45 a good price and better than the blur?
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Sanding under water (don't breathe the dust!) works well.

I don't think it's big at all for EDC. In fact, it's one of my smaller EDCs.
 
Nothing but good things to say about the RAM. At $45 it is a bargain.

Get one , you wont be disappointed.

:)
Tostig
 
I'm so close to pulling the trigger. It would come out to be like $40 bucks for me...or I could get a blur -___-

More opinions welcomed before I pull the trigger on a knife :)
 
The Ram is a great knife. The size is comparable to the Spyderco Persistence or the Mini Cyclone. The flipper takes about 2 minutes of practice to get used to moving your thumb out of the way. Great knife, especially at that price.

Whitty
 
Phillip Dobson said:
Sanding under water (don't breathe the dust!) works well.

I don't think it's big at all for EDC. In fact, it's one of my smaller EDCs.
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So you mean actually stick the knife under water, and then use any sandpaper (like from walmart) and just sand the part underneath the clip down?

Any other way without having to put in under water? If i dont do that, will it really rip my jeans?
 
The dust from most handle materials, including good old wood, can be a serious irritant. And worse. Working underwater will keep the particles from going airborne.

Just bending the pocket clip very slightly outward should do the job.
 
OH cool. OK yah if I buy it i can try bending the clip. So if I do put it under water, should I make sure it is dry and then leave it out so that it wont rust?

I think I may get this knife then.
 
I wash my knives when they get gunked up, I wash knives (including tactical folders) that I use on food. Just dry them with a towel, shake the water out, blow through them, and let them sit out. Some people like to hit them with WD-40, but I've never needed that.
 
Esav Benyamin said:
I wash my knives when they get gunked up, I wash knives (including tactical folders) that I use on food. Just dry them with a towel, shake the water out, blow through them, and let them sit out. Some people like to hit them with WD-40, but I've never needed that.
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And can I use like hand soap to was the blade if i use it to cut raw meat?

And when you say wash do you mean just using water under a faucet? No need for rubbing alcohol or whatever?
 
letsgo said:
And can I use like hand soap to was the blade if i use it to cut raw meat?

And when you say wash do you mean just using water under a faucet? No need for rubbing alcohol or whatever?
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Yes, I wash the knives with (liquid) dish soap in the sink, just as I wash dishes.

Cleaning a blade normally, I use alcohol pads, for example, in the woods, cleaning off plant sap or dirt.
 
Ok Thanks a bunch.

Man Kershaw has so many nice knives for the money.

The R.A.M., blur, junkyard dog, and leeks to say the least. So hard in choosing a first knife -___-
 
I think that the RAM is a good first knife. The Blur is a great knife as well, but sharpening the re-curve blade can be troublesome without the proper sharpening device. I like the sharpmaker.
 
For me it's a great knife and a great EDC. There are few knives that I can open well so many different ways.

As to the thumb on the Hawk lock, just resting the thumb very lightly on he front of the lock will offer enough resistance to cause the blade to snap open more solidly without impeding the opening. I have also come to appreciate those triple thumb studs, a feature that I first greatly disliked.

As has been said, with just a little practice this knife is a pleasure to open.
 
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