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 2510 features a Triple-Point Serrated blade with tear drop tip for fast cutting without danger of point penetration—ideal for law enforcement and emergency rescue personnel. 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 3.4 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.

Specifications:

• Blade Length: 2.38" (60.33 mm)
• Edge: Triple Point Serrations™
• Steel: AUS 4
• Blade Finish: Bead Blast
• Blade Thickness: 0.13" (3.30 mm)
• Grind: Flat
• Open Length: 5.75" (146.05 mm)
• Weight: 3.4 oz (96.39g)
• Handle: Glass Reinforced Nylon
• Style: Fixed Blade Knife with Sheath
• Sheath Material: Glass-Reinforced Nylon
• Sheath Weight: 1.1 oz (31.18g)

Cutting Power: Triple Point serrations cut fibrous materials with ease

Secure Grip: Contoured handle for exceptional control

Retention Factor: Locking feature secures knife inside the sheath

Designed by Russ Kommer in Fargo, North Dakota

Limited Lifetime Warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, see company site for details

Anyone use this in salt water?

You can, but you should rinse it off (And the sheath) in fresh water and dry it, a light coat of oil occasionally will help preserve its finish.... all stainless steel will eventually show surface rust if continually exposed to salt water. Buy one and take care of it. It is a nice compact handy rope cutter!

Does it bring a pocket clip? Can you show a foto please? It's in Kydex?

The sheath appears to be Kydex. It has a clip. I gave it as a gift, so I don't have any pictures. You might go to the CRKT web site and look at their catalogue for more details.