Concerning the Bear Claw

[van Christie]

Out of PURE CURIOSITY, can you hold the Bear Claw in reverse grip? Don't have that knife (yet).

Regards, vC

 

[robertmegar]

I have one... not very comfortable in reverse.

 

[m_calingo]

I second that. The bear claw is optimzed for holding with the index finger in the finger hole.

While it could be held in a reverse grip with the pinky going through the hole, it's not very stable, nor comfortable. I don't have large hands, but in that grip, the handle seems small even for me.

 

[Augustus]

I'll agree.

In the reverse position it feels like my pinky could get easily hurt if any force is applied - and you KNOW it will be!

 

[Planterz]

Try a Spyderco SPOT or the new Swick. Comfortable to hold in reverse grip (edge out).

 

[Mongo-man]

Second that, the Spot and preferably the Swick is a better choice as a defensive small fixed blade.
I also have the bear claw and regret the purchase.