NuVikingKnives Report post Posted March 26, 2009 I am back to doing a bit of leather braiding again. I use to make the odd whip from time to time but I have to admit I didnt know entirely what I was doing then. Not that I kmnow that much more know but wiht having the internet handy I have learned what some of my mistakes were in teh past. Anyhow here is stock whip with a bamboo handle. It has a nice crack to it Louder than a 22 but not as loud as a .32 pistol. The core is braided with brown suede from an 8 plait down to a 6, finishing off with a square 4 where teh follower and cracker is attached. The core and part of the handle are stiffened up with a 8 plait black leather. A nice 8 foot total leangth. I need more practice for accuracy but it is fairly live. This next one is a real neo tribal mix. No exact pattern or style. just using up some remenants. Not as nice of a pop. sounds like a .22 short I am not sure but I have a feeling teh flat braid took some of the life away from teh cracker but it looks neet hanging on the wall. Hope you like half as much as I enjoyed making them. I got a couple more on teh go right now but some knife making projects are calling me. Cheers for now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawhide1 Report post Posted March 27, 2009 Viking Nice work!!! Great way to use up scraps on the second one. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
