Wow, the detail in this WIP is amazing. Definitely 10 stars for effort and quality.
Also what do you mean by a shank? - There are like 15 different items you could be referring to according to wikipedia. - I'd check with your screenshots but you um... don't have... any...
Quote: "Shank, a stiffener in a ballet pointe shoe"
Quote: "The body of a nail"
Quote: "Shank, a play by Richard Vincent"
Quote: "Shank (footwear) part of a shoe/boot"
Quote: "Lead shank, a type of lead used for horses"
Quote: "Part of a scissors handle"
Quote: "Part of a ship's anchor"
:o?