Sharpclaw (SkC)


 * Not to be confused with Sharpclaws, warriors of the Ancients.

Sharpclaw is a dark ginger tabby tom with green eyes.

Firestar's Quest

 * Before joining SkyClan, he was a nameless rogue, although he has a faint memory of his mother calling him Scratch. He is first seen when Firestar is hunting near the fallen tree. Firestar calls out to him, but Scratch does not turn around. Later, when Firestar and Sandstorm are battling the fox trying to get to Clover's kits, Scratch helps them fight it off. He then tells Firestar and Sandstorm his name. He is reluctant at first to join SkyClan, saying that he does fine on his own, but does agree to give it a try. He joins eventually, but Firestar is worried that he is only interested in becoming leader and gaining the respect and power he would be granted from a leader's nine lives.


 * Scratch is given the name Sharpclaw by Firestar. During his time in SkyClan, Sharpclaw has proven himself a powerful and courageous cat and is one of the obvious choices for Clan leader, but Firestar feels he doesn't respect and understand the warrior code enough. He is given Cherrypaw as an apprentice, whom later becomes Cherrytail. He fights courageously in the battle with the rats. Later, Leafdapple is chosen as leader, and she names Sharpclaw deputy afterwards. He finally realizes what it truly means to be a Clan cat.

Cats of the Clans

 * Rock says that although Sharpclaw was a rogue named Scratch, he had the jumping ability and courage of a fully trained SkyClan warrior. Rock says that he will make a great leader someday, but he still has a lot left to learn from Leafapple, and adds that there might be less blood spilt while she is leader.

Battles of the Clans

 * Sharpclaw is only mentioned once as the deputy of SkyClan.