Leather Whips
A Note From The Whip Maker:
I'm not currently making leather whips on commission. Unfortunately, the acquisition of kangaroo hides from Australia has become geopolitically complicated, so I need to assess my business model before I can proceed. I hope I can continue to make kangaroo leather whips for you all in the future. Please be patient while the bureaucrats sort out their mess.
This section will cover pricing for leatherwork. I have been studying leather whip making since 2018, and actively practicing since 2022. All whips are finished in a high gloss shellac during warm New England seasons.
Modern Bullwhips
These whips have plaited bellies made from kangaroo hide. They are generally stiffer and more reactive than their Traditional counterparts. They’re great for target work and routines. If you want a whip that breaks in and conforms to your unique swing, then you’re looking for a Modern Bullwhip.
Whips are measured by the braided section of the whip.
My 4ft bullwhips have an 8” spring steel handle foundation, a braided kangaroo belly, veg tanned core and bolster and a 2ft alum tanned latigo fall.
4ft Bullwhips: $360
All the other lengths (6-12ft) can be made with a 10-12” spring steel handle foundation, or an 8” nail spike like an Indiana Jones style bullwhip. These whips will have 2 Kangaroo bellies, 1-2 bolsters, and a veg tan core. They’ll typically have a 34” alum tanned latigo fall. Unless a 6 strand hitch is requested, whips will be 12 plait with an 8 strand fall hitch.
5ft Bullwhips: $460
6ft Bullwhips: $485
7ftBullwhips: $560
8ft Bullwhips: $635
16 plait with an 8 strand hitch: +$50
20 plait with an 8 strand hitch: +$100
Brass or Silver Ferrule: +$50 (Price covers hardware, foundation and knots)
Integrated UHMWPE (Dyneema/Spectra) Fall: +$50
Fancy Plaiting: on 16 plait whips, I’ll include some basic patterning.
Higher plait counts than 20 with non standard patterning (letters etc) will start at +$150
Traditional Bullwhips
I make a traditional style bullwhip with chrome split bellies. These naturally weighted bullwhips are a more rugged and robust option. They flow slow and steady before delivering a powerful sonic boom. If you're familiar with Tom Hill and his apprentices, the Rolling Loop Method by Anthony De Longis, David Morgan, Terry Jacka or other 20th century whip makers, then you'll understand what I'm attempting to recreate with these whips. They are typically 12 plait with an 8 point fall hitch, and a 10-12 inch spring steel handle foundation. I'm happy to make them with an 8-10 inch nail spike like an Indiana Jones bullwhip upon request. On the market, you will typically see these marketed as “American, “Stunt,” or “Working” whips.
5ft Traditional Bullwhips: $385
6ft Traditional Bullwhips: $460
7ft Traditional Bullwhips: $535
8ft Traditional Bullwhips: $610
10ft Traditional Bullwhips: $760
16 plait with an 8 strand hitch: +$50
20 plait with an 8 strand hitch: +$100
Brass or Silver Ferrule: +$50 (Price covers hardware, foundation and knots)
Fancy Plaiting: on 16 plait whips, I’ll include some basic patterning.
Higher plait counts than 20 with non standard patterning (letters etc) will start at +$150
Modern Stockwhips
4-9ft (Contact me for pricing)
Traditional Stockwhips
4-9ft (Email for pricing)
Interpersonal Whips
A Note: At this point in time, I'm not accepting orders for interpersonal whips.
Interpersonal whips are generally made with a shot bag for the core of the whip, a belly, and a 12 plait kangaroo hide overlay. Signal whips get a UHMWPE (Dyneema/Spectra) braided point with a loop that allows for changing the cracker. Interpersonal whips can be dyed to fade from one color to another (red, black and blue dye available).
3ft Signal Whip: $310
4ft Signal Whip: $360
5ft Signal Whip: $435
3ft Snake Whip: $310
4ft Snake Whip: $360
5ft Snake Whip: $435
Cat o’ Nine: $385
Dye Finish: +$75
Brass or Silver Ferrule: +$30
Kangaroo Handle Floggers with 22” sheep skin falls: starting at $175. Inquire for other materials.