My first bullwhip

[Robby Amper]

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Ah, come on Roy… You're killing me with these pictures!

The colors, the shape of that handle, the patterns (sorry, I don't know the proper word, I think) on the wood - all that makes it a beautiful, individual, personal and desirable piece of art.

Keanu - you're a lucky man.

Roy - fantastic. Just fantastic!

Robby

[Carl Feairs]

I like the whip! Very nice crisp pattern work on the handle.

[Ben Rezendes]

I love the patterning on the handle! Did you burn it in?

and how exactly is that a sneak peak? I'm pretty sure you just showed us the whole thing!

[Roy Partin]

Thanks fellas. Yes it's burnt into the wood and Ben your right I guess It's much more than a little peak, darn. I'm always thinking that just because I have a hard time seeing tiny pictures on this small phone, that so does everybody else.

[Devin Bauer]

Very nice work Roy, I love the burned patterns on the handle, particularly the fish scale.

[Robert Gage]

Robert, its actually a hair over 12 feet

Roy, that makes me want it even more! How long is then handle, then?

[Roy Partin]

Handle is 16"

[Terry Shaw]

Roy, Young Ben nailed it. No 'sneak' involved there. But I must say that is whip work of an artisan. Absolutely beautiful from end to end. The Rust paracord with just a bit of black pairs well and picks up the theme from the handle. All very nice indeed.

~T.

[Gideon Rodgers]

Truly beautiful whips, Both of them.

12 Feet! that must be quite heavy.

[Jonathan Lewis]

looks fantastic Roy!

[Guest]

Man that bullwhip looks good in black. I'd love to see some comparison photos of it coiled before and after breaking in, it really looks tightly plaited now with a stiff transition.


- Pokkis

[Keanu Shimaoka]

Thanks everyone, and like I told Roy, that is one awesome looking Cowwhip!

I really love the Koi Scale Pattern on the handle, it goes great with the Kanji.

[Robby Amper]

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Okay... "Koi scale pattern" I can think what that is. But what - please - is a "Kanji"...?

Thanks,
Robby

[Guest]

"Kanji" means characters in written Chinese/Japanese.


- Pokkis

[Robby Amper]

I see... And what's written on that handle...?

[Roy Partin]

I think Keanu said its means good luck and happiness

[Keanu Shimaoka]

Yes, Kanji is Japanese/Chinese Writing. Both cultures of which I have in me! The symbols there say kouun which means good luck or good fortune. I thought it matched great with the handle, because the Koi (Carp) represents good luck.

[Robby Amper]

Great addition for a great whip, thanks for the info!

Robby

[Zack Murphree]

Wow both whips look beautiful, great work guys!

[Roy Partin]

Thank y'all for the great comments. I feel blessed that I now own an amazing whip. Yesterday I spent a great amount of time with the "Tank" and I must say it is a very deceiving tool. Sitting static in my hand it feels like a mighty battle ax, but as soon as I begin to move it, it feels oh so elegant. The long and stiff transition gives it a totally different feel than I'm use to. With this whip I'm starting to understand Robby's explanations of slowing down and using less power. With proper timing and a more graceful hand, this thing makes a sharp and easy crack. Also, it is extremely accurate. I'm loving it, thanks Keanu