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 2500 has a Razor-Sharp edge and sharp tip. Blades are full-tang, taper-ground AUS 4 stainless steel with a fine bead-blast finish. Friction grooves are placed on the blade spine, choil and near the tip for maximum blade control and safety. The contoured glass filled nylon handle fills the hand neatly. The Bear Claw weighs in at a lightweight but stout 3.2 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 purchased this knife to carry in those times I cant carry my pistol. I needed something concealable and this looked like the best small fixed blade knife for the money.
PLUSES: Ergonomics are fantastic, sheath is very secure, and the blade came shaving sharp. It just feels good in the hand, and its use is instinctive.
NEGATIVES: The only down side I found was that the lanyard included STINKS - a piece of nylon cord with frayed ends. Rigging the sheath with it is difficult at best. Also, it is barely long enough to ware as a neck knife, let along any other rigging style. Not too big of a deal though, because I made my own harness out of 550 cord which carries much more comfortably, and conceals much better.
Adam
2011-01-08 Canton, GA
I carry this knife on a daily basis. Owning a landscape company, it really comes in handy. The design is great. I don't have to worry about it slipping with the finger hole. Just an all around cool looking knife as well. I will be getting one for my wife to carry when she goes on trail rides. Way to go Russ Kommer.
Joe
2010-11-17 johnson,city, TN
I love the knife its a great size to fit in a boot,although the sheath for the knife is not good for a boot knife, it is designed in such a way that it holds the knife to high.If sheath was made to where the handle of the knife was even with the clip that holds the sheath you could'nt ask for a better knife for your boot. If the heads of CRKT reads this I would love to get feed back on this would pay to have one made if not to exspensive. Joe
jerry
2010-10-27 rapid city, SD
Very usefull for self defense as well as a good carry around blade for general purpose. Looks nasty and cool at the same time.
Tommy
2009-10-10 Tacoma, WA
Very nice knife sould do very well hunting camping
Reginald
2009-09-03 Greensboro, NC
GREAT Knife, I own 3 2500s.I love this knife,Incredible Quality
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