In the audio commentary, Herzog uses the word "tip" not "joint". Obviously this would make a big difference as "tip" could mean only a few millimeters or less of flesh. The top joint could easily mean an inch or more.
In the audio commentary, Herzog uses the word "tip" not "joint". Obviously this would make a big difference as "tip" could mean only a few millimeters or less of flesh. The top joint could easily mean an inch or more.