The San Francisco Chronicle
"This is the smartest, lightest, most packable snow shovel around. A wonderful safety item for backcountry skiers, snowboarders, snowmobilers, etc."

Los Angeles Times
"Packs light and digs fast in an emergency."

Boulder's Daily Camara newspaper
"...could be a lightweight lifesaver."

ProLiteGear.com
"...we took the SnowClaw out for a serious test-avalanche fields in the Northern Briger Mountains of Southwest Montana. After using the SnowClaw, we were impressed. We were able to move three to five times more snow than our comrades with their serious aluminum shovels."

"The ultimate in portable, sturdy and reliable rescue shovels has arrived with the advent of the SnowClaw.

"The six-ounce SnowClaw moves serious snow in an avalanche or other snowboard emergency."

"Ideal for snowmobilers, snowshoers, snowboarders, backcountry skiers, winter drivers, and anyone going into the backcountry."

Editors #1 gear review pick.

"My group of ten gave it the thumbs up. The SnowClaw will replace our shovels."
"...easily dug through even the crustiest snow."

"The SnowClaw is the ultimate backcountry perfect for avalanche rescue, digging out a stuck snowmobile and making snow shetlers."

"...a must have multipurpose tool for anyone traveling in winter weather."
"...the SnowClaw is perfect for digging snow caves, using as a splint, or digging your Range Rover out..."

"We raved about the original plastic version of this tool, but the SnowClaw Aluminum digs a cave even faster, especially in crusty snow"
"...you'll surely find other uses--sled, seat, dinner plate, emergency splint..."

"...can actually move a lot of snow in an emergency."

"The no compromise backcountry shovel that moves more snow, faster, than any other backcountry shovel on the market. And at a fraction of the weight and much easier to pack."

"Next to a Sant Bernard, your best Winter friend could be the SnowClaw."

We can't read Japanese, but we are told this review says very good stuff.