Just recieved a Kershaw R.A.M and man this knife is awesome. I find myself flipping it opened and closed while sitting in my easy chair or when just thinking:rolleyes. Anyone else have this knife and find their self doing this. What are your thoughts on this knife, and show em if you gottem.
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Carrying mine again after a few month hiatus and I love it. In fact I have another one on the way, just in case anything happens to this one.
The only mod I'd like on the regular RAM is a larger lock button, since I often slip off of it while trying to close the knife or I have to use my thumbnail.
No folder opens as satisfyingly as a RAM
The only mod I'd like on the regular RAM is a larger lock button, since I often slip off of it while trying to close the knife or I have to use my thumbnail.
No folder opens as satisfyingly as a RAM
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it should be as legendary as the minigrip or the native. However, I bought a MUDD and since then, I never carry the RAM, so off it goes.
But it nonetheless experiences my full endorsement.
But it nonetheless experiences my full endorsement.
Good to see all the endorsements. I tried out a RAM in House Of Knives but I got distracted and bought a Benchmade 940 instead. It's still on the list of to buy knives.
The only thing I didn't really like was the mini thumb studs. I found them very uncomfortable. I think Kershaw would be better off removing them all together.
The only thing I didn't really like was the mini thumb studs. I found them very uncomfortable. I think Kershaw would be better off removing them all together.
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I went with a 943, too. It's a lot of fun to flip with the axis lock. Maybe I should look at the RAM, since it has a similar operation...
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I could design one that wouldn't interfere with the flipper. But I have no problem opening and closing my ram in either hand.
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Mine sits in the drawer of 'What should have been a good purchase.' I have to consciously move my thumb away from the lock button inorder to use the flipper. For my hands, that dog won't hunt.
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It'd be really easy to place the button on the spine of the knife, or anywhere really. My alternative design is much stronger since it would use a plate on both sides of the knife for locking.
And if you like the design but hate that button placement, try to get a MUDD. the lock is where an axis lock would be. (almost)
And if you like the design but hate that button placement, try to get a MUDD. the lock is where an axis lock would be. (almost)
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That would make much more sense.
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It looks like it's in the same place, but relative to your grip, it's much higher on the knife. It's a much nicer knife than the RAM.
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Funny you mention this, I just picked up Kershaw RAM (RED Blem) and I was doing this same thing while watching TV this passed weekend. You don't even realize your doing it after a spell..
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And this is why I'm a big fan of G&GH. Their knives are so unique and so fun to use. Generally they're a good value too--even their custom stuff.
For me, there's Ken Onion and there's G&GH and everyone else is at least one step down in design.