My whip...what kind is it?

[jedidentist]

Hey guys!
I think I asked this years ago, but I forgot the answer. 5 years ago a wonderful member sold me this used whip for $80. It's well loved, but certainly does the job...and it's a 10 footer. So in any case, can any of you venture as to whom the maker is? Thanks.

Derek

[winrichwhips]

I have no idea who made your whip, but here are some thoughts:

Most of the whipmakers out there who make whips professionially or take it seriously as a hobby develop a style of their own, which can be identified by someone who has seen lots of whips. That's how some of us tell a Schultz from a Strain from a Morgan, as each of those makers has a unique style.

Stylistically, your whip doesn't have the characteristics of a professional job. It's possible that the maker went on to develop a certain style in his whips, but from what I can see in the pictures there aren't any aspects of the whip that relate to the work of the whipmakers I know about.

If you like the whip, and you're happy with the way it cracks, then that's what counts.

-Adam
www.winrichwhips.com

[jedidentist]

That's all I was curious about...if there were any specific "tells". Not that it matters much...it works for now. Thanks for your help!