On Nov 2, 2005, at 1:32 PM, Michael Habib wrote:
Well, two comments on curvature and cutting surface:
1) The cutting surface would only be increased in length if the claw
were curved in the other direction (recurved).
2) The concept of a curved edge (be it a claw, tooth, sword, etc)
adding appreciably to total cutting power by adding edge length is
something of an urban legend. The total amount of 'added edge' is
pretty minor. Curved edges have advantages, but cutting is not one
of them. A straight edge cuts just as well. (I, personally, was
quite surprised to learn this little tidbit).
Cheers,
--Mike