Custom Claws

We poor humans were only given such nearly useless fingertip covers.. ..for someone who dreams of having real ones, these handmade and custom fit claws were such a wonderful gift to me. I helped to rough out a few of them with a hacksaw and grinder, and sat through hours of fitting and gas welding. They are mild steel finished with a tough coating of baked-on molybdenum and teflon. I took these two images shortly after they were delivered to me, complete with their own darkly laquered wooden case with felt padding to keep them safe when they're not being worn. These can leave deep gouges in a hardwood surface, or gently raise goosebumps on the back of someone's neck.

I love my old odd would-be blacksmith friend.