Question about R.A.M.

[Tree Herder V]

First I want to say hallo, as it is my first post here!
I'm more into fixed blades, but recently I decided to buy a folder - for urban EDC (especially those situations when even a small fixed blade is to much). After doing some searching, I'm considering buying a R.A.M. folder. I really like the looks of this knife, and I'm very interested in the hawk lock - as it looks very strong.
I have some questions to all R.A.M. users. What's the balde thickness on this model (I couldn't find it)? How is the tip? Is it more on the strong or on the weak side?
Thank You all for answers.

 

[Alberto Salas]

I have some questions to all R.A.M. users. What's the balde thickness on this model (I couldn't find it)? How is the tip? Is it more on the strong or on the weak side?
Thank You all for answers.

My first post too

I think the tip is on the "normal" side
I'll post a couple of closeups of the tip here as soon as I can.



BETO
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Sorry for my english

 

[Joshua J.]

Welcome to the forum Tree Herder.

Using a digital caliper, the blade on the R.A.M. measures 0.1205" thick. The tip (at the back of the edge bevel) is 0.013" thick.
Compared to the JYD which is 0.029" at the tip, it's pretty thin.
The handle on the R.A.M. is still amazing, it might be worthwhile to live with a thin tip and enjoy the super ergo's and lock.

If I were you the other knife I would check out is the Groove (especially the tanto version). That knife keeps it's thickness pretty close to the tip, and is designed as a workhorse. The Frame lock on that thing is probably about as good as you'll find on any knife, and though I've never held one, the handle style is right up the same ally as the R.A.M.

Either one would be a great choice.

 

[CL01]

The RAM is a very nice knife, especially for the money. It flips open hard & fast & with a little practice (Very little, really), it's ambidextrous.

As far as the blade tip is concerned, I agree that it's relatively thin. The blade tip reminds me of my Sandvik & 440A bladed Blurs (I'm not sure about the S30V, but the SG2's a little thicker).

As has been mentioned, the Groove is a great choice if you're looking for a economically priced Kershaw with a stout tip. The tanto Groove is very nice, but I think the reg. Groove's tip is stouter. I have both & admit I really like the duel grinds on the tanto (Flat on the front edge & hollow grind on the main edge), but when I need a heavier duty blade, I pick up the reg. Groove over the tanto (& I love tanto blades).

Honestly, you can't go wrong getting a Groove & a RAM (You knew that was coming, didn't you?). If you choose the Groove, you'll have to break it in. For some reason, my tanto Groove flips open "OK", but my reg. Groove flips open like a dream. While it's heavy & I'm certainly not trying to say it's the same as a custom, my reg. Groove flips open better than customs I've tried (Just that one Groove, for some reason).

The ergos on both knives are great, but I think the RAM's a little better for finer slicing & if you need to go more precision cuts. You really can't go wrong with either, but if a thin tip is a problem, I'd suggest the Groove over the RAM.

Good luck with what you get.

 

[Tree Herder V]

Thanks guys for all the answers! :thumbup: