Check out how Terry Jacka makes his whips, just over half way down the page:
http://www.indygear....igbullwhip.html
Reading this really gave me pause about cutting up expensive roo hides for an all roo whip!
I have a Hansen leather cutter I bought a couple of years ago and just don't use it. I like my Lacemaster better and use that almost exclusivly now. $375 domestic postage included.
Thanks
Ed