Updated RAM?

[Artfully Martial]

I was just curious if there was going to be an updated RAM in the next year or two before I bought a second one.

 

[Joshua J.]

I gave mine away last summer in the hopes of an upgrade sometime this year. Any info would be nice, but with the economy turning the way it is I wonder if that put a hamper on previous model upgrade plans.

 

[Thomas W]

Updated/Upgraded how?

 

[knivesandguns]

I think AM's looking for a RAM III (lock release on spine).

 

[firebert]

And I'm looking for some new and cool blade steel. (Like a composite, maybe)?

 

[Artfully Martial]

I'm okay with sandvik stuff. I was just wondering if any changes at all would be made, that you know of, in the next year or two.

 

[dmonay]

R.A.M. III +G10 + S30V Blade :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

[supasuprab0b]

i plan to get an updated ram sometime in the near future.

i will write a review on it when i do get around to purchasing one (in the next two months i hope)

 

[Joshua J.]

http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/products/?id=6424

I want the new lock.

 

[SladeGT40]

yes. +1

 

[Artfully Martial]

Well, I don't mind either way, I like the existing one a lot. But I don't want to buy a second one when there'll be a better one a year from now. Any official word on if there is, at least, a moderately high chance of an update this year?

 

[Artfully Martial]

Sorry to artificially bump this thing, but any official word on it? I'd like to be able to order another one Monday with confidence I won't regret it. I'm breaking one of my secret and old rules...never buy the same knife twice.

 

[jimmer_5]

I need to get another one - I gave mine away at Christmas! The spirit of giving is a good thing, but I need a RAM for me!!

I doubt that Kershaw will re-tool the RAM to incorporate the RAM III lock mechanism - it takes more time than you think to modify the solid models, toolpaths, etc. Plus they'd have to make a new release switch. It would be very cool, but I don't see it happening unless it was in a new knife.

How about the Hawks design a new knife with the RAM III mechanism - maybe with a 3.5" blade?

 

[Artfully Martial]

Well, I'd be interested to know if that was on the way too...I could wait for that.

I like the small stature of the current RAM though. Perfect all around EDC. But we can also do a mini RAM III and full sized RAM III to get everyone satisfied...

 

[harkamus]

I think AM's looking for a RAM III (lock release on spine).

That is the only thing keeping me from getting a RAM. I'm a sucker for all things symmetrical.

Also, the g10 inserts would look nicer if they covered the whole grip, but that's a minor caveat to me compared to the lock release on the left side of the blade. I'd prefer one on the spine. EDIT: I also prefer d2 or 154cm. S30v definitely, but I wouldn't want to jack up the price tooooo much.

 

[Artfully Martial]

I kind of like the odd look of the knife...the asymmetry...the unnecessary blade stop pin where the liners would normally do the work...the oddly shaped G10 scales...it's weird, but I like it.

 

[supasuprab0b]

I'd like to be able to order another one Monday with confidence I WONT REGRET IT.

How could you ever regret a kershaw purchase? Worst case scenario you get a current ram and a new one coMes out and you get that as well.

 

[Artfully Martial]

Well, it's more like regretting that I could have gotten a different Kershaw instead for the second one, like an ET.

 

[Thomas W]

No official word on this today, but I will say that if something does happen you will see an update, but not an upgrade.

 

[knivesandguns]

Update sounds AWESOME!

Thanks Thomas! :thumbup: