Question on RAM Hawk

gull wing

gull wing

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This is minor issue but, why all the writing on the blade?
On the left side:
"First Production, 1 of 500, and of course "Kershaw"(that looks nice).
On the Right side:
"date", "KAI..........", "patent pending". (The "G&G Hawk" on the handle looks nice.)
This otherwise nice looking blade, looks like a classified add.:grumpy:
I have the urge to put it in my stonewash tumbler, to remove all that print.
For blades I go by the "simple" act = "KISS"
There I've done it. End of rant.
 
I think it is wisely added to help identify the knife and its mfg date. If the print wasn't there, there would be dozens of threads asking "When was my knife made?" or "Is this knife made in the USA?" or "Is this knife a limited run?" and so on.

Can't make EVERYONE happy all the time. If you don't like the printing, and you can remove it, then go ahead. I don't think it voids the mechanical warranty, but it might void the blade warranty. Unsure about that...
 
At first I thought it looked a little "busy" myself, but really the only thing out of the ordinary is the "First production 1 of 500".

If you want to keep it mint until I can get my hands on one of the next run, I'd be happy to trade you. :p
 
Of course, this is a venting, and don't expect to see change.

If you are convincing yourself that it's not out of the ordinary, go ahead, I am not. Especially after holding my Leek, JYDII, and ZT301, they are not nearly as busy.
 
Well once the "1 of 500" knives have come and gone, that leaves the following:

Kershaw (I kind of like that on there)
Country of Origin (Required, and done up as small as possible)
Patent Info (Required, and done up as small as possible)
Designer(s) (I kinda like this one as well)
Born on Date

Not sure what more we could do to reduce the billboard, but am open to suggestions.
 
The "Patented" or "Pat Pending" on the blade is an indicator to all that there is IP associated with the knife. When it comes to enforcing a specific patent, you have to eliminate any cry of ignorance.

Additional specifics on the patent(s) can be found in the enclosed paperwork of the knife.

Gotta cover your butt with all this fun stuff.
 
Makes sense. That would also account for why the "more traditional" knives like Case and Queen, etc. don't have patent markings. I suppose the patent for slippies, if there ever was one, ran out long ago. :eek:
 
I like the printing on the blade. (Just that little bit though)
It's a Kershaw and i'm proud of it ! :)
 
+1 :thumbup: I too enjoy having that info on my blades. Since I always buy quality knives, I'm never ashamed to have that info seen by anyone:D

Besides, writing on my blades gives me something to read when I'm in the bathroom;)
 
I ordered a R.A.M. a few days ago, I'll probably polish the writing off the blade before anything else.

Personally, I would like it if the writing were a lot smaller, not there at all, or more meaningful.
If you actually numbered the first 50 or 100 knives, and especially the first 10, those would be well sought after. Right now it seems like more of a blemish.
Just my opinion.
 
Besides, writing on my blades gives me something to read when I'm in the bathroom
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Two questions:
Why are you holding a knife while on the throne?:confused: (one slip and your name is "Shirley":eek:)

Does Kershaw "flag" knives that have been in a bathroom? (sorry it's late:yawn:, and it's a bad Seinfeld joke.)

As to the writing, I kinda like it the way Kershaw does it. I like knowing the steel, date, and origin. Now the way some companies cover a large portion of the blade has turned me away, but I've never seen that on a Kershaw. If something is made in the U.S., I want it stated boldly and proudly.
 
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