This chapter will cover nails and claw weapons.

The nails of a wolf might not seem important, but indeed they are. The dew claw, which is a digit not located on the actual paw, but up the inside of the leg an inch or two, is used to grasp prey or enemies when hunting or fighting. Often removed on completely domesticated wolves, it is essential for the wild wolf. Without the dew claw, one could not easily grasp the neck of a deer to allow the fatal blow to be delivered.

The other nails of the wolf, often referred to as the toenails, are used in a much different way. These allow for gripping of the terrain, such as on ice to prevent slipping, or dirt to allow for digging. If a wolf didn't have their toenails, they wouldn't be able to dig a den for pups, or be able to even bury prey. Not to mention that the wolf wouldn't be able to scratch that itchy spot behind their ear.

Now, as is natural, nails wear down with constant use. Though the dew claw remains sharp, the toenails will break or simply wear down from all the running, digging, and walking wolves do. So why not have something that keeps this from happening? Lucky for you, there is such a thing.

Claw weapons are expensive, yet worth it. They never wear, and never break. Able to slice easily through skin and muscle, as well as even scratch bone, claws are versatile, yet dangerous. As another added bonus, the claws are fully retractable, much like a cat's. So, say you're walking along in winter, you have no need to have your claws out. The ground is flat, and your pads give you plenty of traction in the snow. Then suddenly you slip on a patch of ice. You can now unsheathe your claws to grasp the ground and balance yourself. Interested?