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Whip #65 is an 8-foot cow whip with a 12-inch Cocobolo handle. The whip has 2 bellies over a twisted-tapered core, an 16 plait overlay in rust paracord with a twisted-tapered tail, a 25-inch weighted fall, and a 10 inch B55 nylon cracker. Several different plaits were used including a diamond plait, a gaucho plait, a bird's eye plait, bands, and of course, a standard whip makers plait.











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Beautiful whip Mark.
The handle is gorgeous and fits the rust color perfectly.
I think this is your best work with paracord yet.
Great job.
How's it crack?

Ron

Thank you, Ron. I agree with you about it being my best work so far. It also handles wonderfully, I struggle with balance, especially with cow whips because of the long handles that tend to put the weight a little further towards the tip for my taste, and this one seems perfectly balanced to me.

Mark, this looks exceedinly fine! And it's good to hear about the balance. Well done!

Thank you, Robert.

Wow! That looks fantastic Mark. I hope to one day be able to produce work this good

Thanks, Ross. The secret is to learn from Rachel.

Mark, thank you very much. That whip is sure beautiful, you are a master maker in your own right, for sure!

Thanks, Rachel. I owe it mostly to you.

Mark, that whip looks superb and the handle goes very well with the thong, fantastic work!
Rachel is a star, my whips wouldn't be the same without her help. I also want to thank you for your help and all the WB members (past and present) for their help - thank all of you very, very much!!!

Ben