CRKT® Bear Claw™ Rescue Fixed Blade – 2.39" AUS-8 Stonewashed Hawkbill with Veff Serrations™ – Pink/Fuchsia GRN Handle – 2511F
The CRKT® Bear Claw™ Rescue Emergency Fixed Blade Knife in High-Visibility Pink/Fuchsia (2511F) represents a mission-specific tactical utility and life-saving advancement, masterfully engineered by legendary custom knifemaker Russ Kommer to serve as the ultimate rapid-access cutting instrument for high-stakes aquatic and emergency rescue environments. While standard field folders require two hands or fine motor skills to flip open—frequently slowing down deployment speeds during a sudden river flip or a vehicle extraction—the Bear Claw functions as an instantaneous, instinctive extension of the human hand. This specialized survival tool (794023251128) is a long-standing favorite among whitewater rafters, professional river guides, kayak instructors, and first responders who require an uncompromised, hyper-accessible fallback tool when seconds dictate the survival outcome.
The structural foundation of this compact rescue tool is anchored by an aggressive, full-tang **2.39-inch hawkbill blade forged from premium Japanese AUS-8 stainless steel**. Selected for its optimal balance of structural impact toughness, easy field maintenance, and superior corrosion resistance in both salt and freshwater, the blade easily shrugs off relentless elemental exposure. The defining technical edge of the 2511F configuration is its integration of **exclusive Veff Serrations™ paired with a blunt safety tip**. Unlike traditional tiny, jagged serrations that pluck and snag on loose fabric weave, Tom Veff’s patented, oversized wide-angle serrations slice through thick nylon webbing, tow ropes, and vehicle seatbelts like a razor under a simple single-motion pulling sweep. Simultaneously, the rounded blunt tip completely eliminates the hazard of accidental point penetration, protecting inflatable rafts, specialized PFD gear, or trapped victims during frantic, close-quarter extraction strings.
The true operational highlight of this rescue milestone lies in its infallible, wet-environment ergonomics and versatile multi-position retention dynamics. The unibody full-tang handle framework is cloaked in highly contoured, high-visibility Pink glass-reinforced nylon (GRN) scales, detailed with deep technical friction textures that remain completely non-slip when coated in freezing water, mud, or thick safety gloves. The handle is architected around a massive integrated finger retention index hole; by slipping your index finger straight through the frame, you lock the knife into an ironclad, slip-proof grip that allows you to fully open your hand to handle ropes or paddle without ever dropping the tool. Complete with a matching pink high-impact thermoplastic neck/gear sheath outfitted with a removable belt clip and lash-tab mounting slots, this featherlight 3.20-ounce package delivers absolute mechanical authority.
Includes: (1) CRKT Bear Claw Rescue Fixed Blade Knife (AUS-8 Stonewashed Hawkbill Veff Serrated Blade / High-Vis Pink GRN Handle), Multi-Configuration Thermoplastic Sheath, Removable Pocket/Gear Clip, Breakaway Neck Lanyard Cord, and Original CRKT Factory Presentation Box.
*Veff Serrations™ & Water Safety Maintenance Guidance: Premium Japanese AUS-8 stainless steel is highly resistant to aquatic corrosion, but prolonged immersion in brackish or saltwater environments can still cause micro-pitting along the razor-sharp valleys of the Veff Serrations. After completing open-water missions or whitewater rafting trips, rinse the blade thoroughly with clean fresh tap water, dry completely, and apply a light coat of synthetic oil over the stonewashed flats. To touch up the wide serration scallops, simply slide a standard ceramic sharpening rod down each individual angled port channel.
Key Features
- Patented High-Angle Veff Serrations™: Aggressive, oversized scalloped edges are expertly tuned to slice through heavy rope, climbing cords, and tow lines with minimal physical exertion.
- Blunt Safety Tip Design: Eliminates point-puncture risks, making it fully safe to use directly against skin during seatbelt removals or tightly around inflatable watercraft.
- Integrated Finger Retention Hole: Ergonomic finger ring ensures a locked-in grip, allowing the operator to let go of the handle to manage gear without dropping the knife into the current.
- High-Visibility Pink/Fuchsia GRN: Ultra-durable, glass-reinforced nylon composite scales are instantly identifiable in turbulent whitewater or a dark tactical gear bag.
- Premium Japanese AUS-8 Core: Specialized stainless tool steel offers excellent structural impact resistance and quick field sharpening updates along the hawkbill profile.
- Multi-Option Thermoplastic Sheath: Custom-molded friction lock housing includes a lanyard hole and utility clip optimized for immediate lashing to a PFD lash tab or duty belt layout.
Product Specifications
- Brand: CRKT® / Columbia River Knife & Tool (Tualatin, OR, USA)
- Product Line: Russ Kommer Custom Emergency Fixed Blade Rescue Series
- Model Name: Bear Claw™ Rescue - Pink/Fuchsia with Veff Serrations
- SKU / MPN: 2511F (Alternative Part Identifiers: CR2511F / 2511-F)
- Blade Steel Chemistry: Japanese AUS-8 Premium Stainless Steel Alloy
- Blade Hardness Matrix: 58-59 HRC (Rockwell Hardness Scale)
- Blade Stock Thickness: 0.13 Inches (3.40 mm) - Thick Heavy-Duty Core
- Blade Edge Spec: Specialized Combination Edge with Patented Veff Serrations™
- Blade Profile Geometry: Hooked Hawkbill with Blunt Safety Rescue Tip
- Blade Surface Treatment: Non-Reflective Rugged Stonewash Finish
- Handle Material Class: 3D-Textured High-Impact Glass-Reinforced Nylon (GRN)
- Handle Color Palette: High-Visibility Commemorative Pink / Fuchsia
- Tang Architecture: Structural Monolithic Full Tang Platform
- Sheath Assembly Class: Form-Fitted Thermoplastic Quick-Release Neck/PFD Sheath
- Sheath Hardware Matrix: Removable Compression Gear Clip / Lanyard Lash Openings
- Knife Core Net Weight: 3.20 oz (90.72 g) - Lightweight High-Readiness Profile
- Total Packaging Box Mass: ~0.65 lbs (Enclosed Inside Original Factory Branded Box)
- UPC Barcode: 794023251128
