I took some pics showing why I use a 40" blade and the normal claws on the raven.
Tips at equal level showing the raven with Normal Claws an SS claw and my Liberator
The Liberator emitter is now equal level with the tips of the Normal Claws
Same as before but a shot of the blade lengths being compared once the length of the claws is considered
As you can see even with the shorter claws and a longer "40 blade over a "36 the Raven still lacks an inch of usable blade surface.
I wanted the raven to still look good but perform just as well as any saber with a "36 in blade in terms of usable blade space to block and attack.
This is just my opinion on what I like but I thought I would share it.
What are all your thought fellow foroumers?