jbrana Report post Posted June 3, 2014 Calling back on my fading memory, I wanted to make a quirt like my father had and I used when I was a boy until an uncle "borrowed" it and I never saw it again. It was different from any others I had seen (like I had seen a lot at that age) but now I realize that it wasn't plaited, but a rawhide twist of many strands which lay very flat, tapered around a core and also loaded with shot. Gaucho knot on top, rawhide wrist strap, and a loop at the bottom for lashes. I believe it had a ring knot below the handle. I didn't see many on my search of the site, SO, has anyone seen a critter of this sort? I can see it now but don't know if I'm describing it where anyone else can! By the way, Howdy, I'm new here and looking for to "soaking" up knowledge before you run me thru the splitter! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brycew74 Report post Posted June 5, 2014 I haven't seen one like that but you might post this in the braiding forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tex181 Report post Posted October 11, 2014 jbrana The quirt you described sound very much like one that the Mexican charros use. It is a rawhide twist of about 1 in. folded back on itself with leather falls of about 3/4 in. You may find one if you google mexican charro. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
