Classic bull whips
SKU:
$600.00
$250.00 - $600.00
per item
Some juicy details:
Leather type: kangaroo leather
Number of strands: 12, tapered
Available colors: black, dark brown, medium brown, light brown, natural tan, and some fancy colors like red, green, yellow, purple.
Core: steel spike, plaited belly, bolster
Leather type: kangaroo leather
Number of strands: 12, tapered
Available colors: black, dark brown, medium brown, light brown, natural tan, and some fancy colors like red, green, yellow, purple.
Core: steel spike, plaited belly, bolster
Making time: about a month
Classic bull whips
This whips are very popular among whip performers on the whole world. Top plait is made out of twelve fully hand cut strands and the core is made with multiple leather layers. All together creates one of the best whips for a whip performance you can have.
Core for this bull whip is made out of three layers. First one is the core. It's a steel nail or a stainless steel rod, shaped to create the best handle. Second one is a long belly. Braided with cow hide strands, paired and skived. The third one is a bolster. I've decided to make such a core as this allows to keep lower price and very good handling. Of course if you want to have two braided bellies cut from the kangaroo leather than there is no problem. Just keep in mind that the price will be higher.
How to take care of a whip:
You definitely should use something that is a thick paste. Not liquid conditioners. Apply it with hand, as its warm will make it easier to apply.
In North America market you can use:
Fiebing's leather conditioner - you can buy it in Tandy Leather Factory
Pecard's leather dressing - I have no idea where you can buy it :). Also I never used it, but other people says that it's a great brand.
In Europe you can use:
Carr & Day & Martin products - I used it. It's good.
Pfiff - I used it - It's good.
You can buy them in every equestrian shop.
On other continents:
I have no idea :P. I have never been in Australia or Asia, so sorry but I can't help you here. But use any kind of a leather conditioner that is a thick paste, and is mention for leather should be good.
Some universal conditioners:
Tallow or lard - I'm constantly using this. Its great and cheap.
FLAWS:
Scientists say that this stuff will oxidize quickly. This will destroy leather. (BUT! I'm using this stuff from over 4 years. Nothing bad happened)
It will darken the colours VERY fast. Believe me, if you like the colours you have don't use it.
MERITS:
It will penetrate the leather very well and deep. Much better than any other lubricants based on Vaseline.
Vaseline - good stuff as it doesn't oxidize at all.
FLAWS:
It doesn't penetrate leather as well as natural conditioners.
MERITS:
Scientists say that it doesn't oxidize, so it should be much better for a longer period of use.
Core for this bull whip is made out of three layers. First one is the core. It's a steel nail or a stainless steel rod, shaped to create the best handle. Second one is a long belly. Braided with cow hide strands, paired and skived. The third one is a bolster. I've decided to make such a core as this allows to keep lower price and very good handling. Of course if you want to have two braided bellies cut from the kangaroo leather than there is no problem. Just keep in mind that the price will be higher.
How to take care of a whip:
- On regular basis apply some thin coat of a leather conditioner. By regular basis I mean once every two months. By thin coat I mean thin enough to not leave any kind of residue.
- If a whip soaked with water you need to condition and dry it. First apply a thin coat of a conditioner, than leave it in a room temperature to dry. Keep it away from heat sources, and direct sunlight.
- Take special care for a whip fall. I was applying thin coats of a conditioner after every second whip cracking session in a summer and after every one in winter.
- If you want to clean it, use regular soap or glycerin soap and a damp sponge. Remove the debris, apply conditioner and let it dry.
You definitely should use something that is a thick paste. Not liquid conditioners. Apply it with hand, as its warm will make it easier to apply.
In North America market you can use:
Fiebing's leather conditioner - you can buy it in Tandy Leather Factory
Pecard's leather dressing - I have no idea where you can buy it :). Also I never used it, but other people says that it's a great brand.
In Europe you can use:
Carr & Day & Martin products - I used it. It's good.
Pfiff - I used it - It's good.
You can buy them in every equestrian shop.
On other continents:
I have no idea :P. I have never been in Australia or Asia, so sorry but I can't help you here. But use any kind of a leather conditioner that is a thick paste, and is mention for leather should be good.
Some universal conditioners:
Tallow or lard - I'm constantly using this. Its great and cheap.
FLAWS:
Scientists say that this stuff will oxidize quickly. This will destroy leather. (BUT! I'm using this stuff from over 4 years. Nothing bad happened)
It will darken the colours VERY fast. Believe me, if you like the colours you have don't use it.
MERITS:
It will penetrate the leather very well and deep. Much better than any other lubricants based on Vaseline.
Vaseline - good stuff as it doesn't oxidize at all.
FLAWS:
It doesn't penetrate leather as well as natural conditioners.
MERITS:
Scientists say that it doesn't oxidize, so it should be much better for a longer period of use.
