So I got my RAM today...

knivesandguns said:
The lock is "hard" to unlock at first, but then your raw thumb gets used to it ;)

One of the guys here took off the front scale and removed one of the two springs for the lock--a lot easier to unlock, and it seemed to be just as sturdy. May want to give that a try.
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I was having troubles with the lock being difficult to release...this worked perfect:thumbup:

Thanks,

Paul
 
Lock1454 said:
Would I have to send my knife out to get the scales put on, or could I just order them and slap em on myself? O.o Who / where / how?! :P
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If he's at home he can use his own RAM, but he at vacation visiting family now. He said he brought his tools with him he'd need to make the scales but doesn't have his RAM so he asked me to send the knife as well. He said it would give him something to do while he's there. So I guess you'd have to get in touch with him.
 
Mine is now one of my favorite EDCs for off duty just behind my Para Military. I paid retail price about 10 bucks less then my PM and it's worth every penny! I close mine using my thumb nail to hold the lock down and with the blade toward me bring the knife back so the blade falls with gravity.
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hunter s thompson said:
You should handle a set if you think they look good. The craftsmanship is amazing on them. Smooth as butter and they make the RAM(already a great knife) almost the perfect EDC.
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Crappy pictures great scales
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to be completley honest, one of the major reasons i wanted a ram was fireberts pictures of the rams and zt0200's in the kershaw piuc thread.

his scales just seem to add a touch of elegance to the knife, and i am savign for a set now.
 
So I'm enjoying this knife more and more every day :D Slices so nice. Definitely got me interested in Kershaw as a company. Always thought their designs were not as attractive as some other brands, but wow... This sucker just performs :D
 
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It's good to hear you're enjoying that RAM, Lock. :thumbup:

Hears a pic of my firebert(Phillip) RAM scales in Cocobolo and one that I polished the
G-10 on..........

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Vincent I really wish you would do a tutorial on how to polish that G10, it looks great I just don't want to breathe in all that cancer:D. I love those scales Phillip did for you. They really set off a RAM.
 
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Wow those cocobolo scales look fantastic... So, people have mentioned Firebert and him having a post about his scales, but I can't seem to locate it. Anyone happen to have a link handy?
 
hunter s thompson said:
Vincent I really wish you would do a tutorial on how to polish that G10, it looks great I just don't want to breathe in all that cancer:D. I love those scales Phillip did for you. They really set off a RAM.
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Take you some 300, 600, 1200, and 2000 grit wet/dry sandpaper.
Start with the 300 and just knock off the roughness off the G-10,
doing this at the sink keeping everything wet and running down
the sink. Then just work your way up in grits until you finish with
the 2000 wet/dry. After you finish with the sandpaper, take a
dremel and some polishing compound for the final polish.
Don't do that last part at the sink........:eek:
;)

You want inhale any G-10 and it's so easy, even a caveman can do it. :D

Edit: Don't sand the recessed part at the pivot, it acts like a spacer for
the pivot screw.
 
My 2 cents,

The RAM is a great design (good ergos) and has a geat flipper and lock, but is lacking in quality steel.

If it had Kershaw's D2 it would be a best buy contender.

Words of advice, carry a 4 inch DMT red and green pocket stone. You will need it if you cut anything other than newsprint.
 
k12s said:
My 2 cents,

The RAM is a great design (good ergos) and has a geat flipper and lock, but is lacking in quality steel.
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I'd have to disagree. My experience with the 13c is that it has been surprisingly good performer.
 
Flashpoint said:
I'd have to disagree. My experience with the 13c is that it has been surprisingly good performer.
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Mine will take a really nice edge, but it goes dull so quick. I've tried a polished edge and a utility edge. Maybe I should sharpen it at 40 degrees instead of 30.

I have AUS 8 that performs noticably better.
 
Odd, I wonder if it could have gotten a bad heat treating? I would think that would be pretty consistent though. My NRG 2 has perform much better than any AUS8 I've had. I really hadn't had a chance to really run a RAM though the wringer.
 
Flashpoint said:
Odd, I wonder if it could have gotten a bad heat treating? I would think that would be pretty consistent though. My NRG 2 has perform much better than any AUS8 I've had. I really hadn't had a chance to really run a RAM though the wringer.
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The AUS8 I was referring to was a Boker Subcom and a Kabar Dozier. I think the AUS8 in those knives is really good.

I haven't bought another Kershaw since the RAM because of the steel. I'd rather have old 440c than anything from Sandvik.:)

oh.. and I have run mine through the ringer a few times.
 
k12s said:
The AUS8 I was referring to was a Boker Subcom and a Kabar Dozier. I think the AUS8 in those knives is really good.

I haven't bought another Kershaw since the RAM because of the steel. I'd rather have old 440c than anything from Sandvik.:)

oh.. and I have run mine through the ringer a few times.
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The AUS8 that I've dealt with was mainly CRKT which they tend to be soft. The other was a Kabar Dozier and it performed exactly like I thought it would for a $20 knife. Now I have bought my son a Benchmade with AUS8 and it has seem to hold up real well. He tends to take great joy in shredding cardboard boxes and you know what that does to a edge. Anyway, I've cut up cardboard, rope, trimmer line, rubbermade lids (don't ask) among other menial jobs and have yet to have to touch up the edge on the NRG.

If you really don't like the RAM, I'll give $20 for it. ;)
 
k12s said:
The AUS8 I was referring to was a Boker Subcom and a Kabar Dozier. I think the AUS8 in those knives is really good.

I haven't bought another Kershaw since the RAM because of the steel. I'd rather have old 440c than anything from Sandvik.:)

oh.. and I have run mine through the ringer a few times.
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The Kabar Dozier folders use AUS-8A steel, that should be on the softer side :\
 
Lock1454 said:
The Kabar Dozier folders use AUS-8A steel, that should be on the softer side :\
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That would explain why the Boker Subcom seems better. I really haven't done alot with the Dozier accept cut paper. The Subcom I cut everything with and it performs the way Flashpoint spoke of his RAM.

Anyway, I bought my RAM the first week they were released so maybe I got a lemon. If I cut 3, 20 inch strips of cardboard with mine the edge would be toast. Pretty much useless.

It really feels great in my hand for the size knife it is.

Hope you enjoy yours!:)
 
k12s said:
Anyway, I bought my RAM the first week they were released so maybe I got a lemon. If I cut 3, 20 inch strips of cardboard with mine the edge would be toast. Pretty much useless.
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I sent a email to Kershaw's warranty dept about replacing a verifiable bad heat treat on a knife. I'll post the response.
 
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