Russ Kommer is a bright young custom knifemaker who was based in Anchorage, Alaska, for many years. Conditions there are rugged, either from the climate or the work folks are doing. He thought a knife that was easy to grip and hard to lose would be a big hit, and since he made the first Bear Claw™, he hasn't been able to meet the demand. His original concept was a self-defense knife for women that would be lightweight, easy to access and control. But it seems that every parachutist, bush pilot and commercial fisherman who sees one, wants one.
As a result, Russ and CRKT teamed up to make the production Bear Claw, a cutting machine that, thanks to the generous size finger hole, acts just like an extension of your hand. It is the perfect emergency cutting tool for anyone who needs to quickly cut rope, webbing or netting, especially if their life is going to depend on it.
The Bear Claw 2510ER is a profressional model which has a blunt tip and serrated edge, making it perfect for seat belt removal during emergency rescues and extrication from lines or nets in the water. The blade is full-tang, taper-ground AUS 4 stainless steel with a polished finish to resist corrosion. Friction grooves are placed on the blade spine, choil and near the tip for maximum blade control and safety. The contoured high visibility orange glass filled nylon handle fills the hand neatly. The Bear Claw weighs in at a lightweight but stout 3.4 oz.
We developed one of our CRKT trademark high-tech sheaths for the Bear Claw that's only 1.1 oz. of tough, durable, injection-molded glass filled nylon. It allows efficient quick release of the knife—just thumb push against the sheath to release smoothly and quietly—or give a sharp pull.
It features molded-in threaded fittings for attachment of the wide black stainless steel pocket clip at either end, using the Torx® tool and screws provided. The sheath also has a total of seven lanyard holes and belting slots to permit a variety of carry positions, and a lanyard is provided.
I'm an avid kayaker and I got this knife to wear on my PFD (life jacket).
It would be cool to see CRKT start marketing this knife more heavily in the whitewater community. Quality knives see to be lacking.
The curved edge allows me to know exactly where the cutting blade is should I ever need to cut myself out of a hairy situation while underwater. Also, thanks CRKT for the military discount.
Geoff
Tristan
2011-08-21 Port Angeles, WA
I bought this knife to have while boating. I considered many other knives but the bear claw is the best. It is hefty enough but not too large. It easily cuts webbing and rope. The blunt tip adds safety. The sheath is secure.
Nathan
2010-05-28 Nashville, TN
I puchased the Bear Claw ER for an emergency rescue knife to attach to my PFD while canoeing. The knife performs as expected. It easily cuts webbing, rope, and light poly material (rigid plastic sheet). I would highly recommend it. The sheath is very functional and secures the knife well.
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