New Joe Strain "Whiskey" colored whip

zohar · Post by **zohar** » Mon Sep 22, 2003 3:37 pm

Here's a few shots of it. The whip originally had his signature LoneStar knot on the heel, but I got him to tie a Morgan style knot over top of that, so it'd be bigger, and feel better in my hand. The pictures make it look a bit too reddish. It's a deep, beautiful brown. I really like the color of it, and I'm glad I chose it over the natural tan. I ordered it straight from Joe, because I wanted the special knot and color. It took about a week to get here. He had it in stock, and only had to tie the Morgan style knot over his.

It is perfectly balanced, and cracks beautifully. All 4 seams are straight as an arrow, and the knots are impeccable. It is incredibly stiff, and is just a *bit* heavy.

Inside: It looks kind of reddish here, but that's due to the flash.

Drag and drop this link to your address bar in Internet Explorer to see the full resolution shot (beware 56k'ers)
http://images3.fotki.com/v36/free/02aef ... 230-or.jpg

Outside: Here you can see how rich looking the "whiskey" brown color is.

Again, drag and drop to your address bar in Internet Explorer to see the full resolution shot.
http://images3.fotki.com/v37/free/02aef ... 234-or.jpg

The_Edge · Post by **The_Edge** » Mon Sep 22, 2003 3:47 pm

Gorgeous whip, Zohar! Congrats.

Could you post Joe's current contact information, please?

Thanks.

zohar · Post by **zohar** » Mon Sep 22, 2003 3:53 pm

Sure, his company is called
Northern Whip Co.
www.northernwhipco.com
(509) 489-6690

I believe he has moved to Spokane, WA, but he still receives mail at
Northern Whip Co.
P.O. Box 1234
Rathdrum, Idaho 83858-1234

The_Edge · Post by **The_Edge** » Mon Sep 22, 2003 4:02 pm

Thanks! I had heard he moved to Spokane so I wasn't sure if his contact info. had changed.

Williamson · Post by **Williamson** » Mon Sep 22, 2003 4:17 pm

It really looks great. I have really been happy with my JS and was more than satisfied with the way Joe gave the knob that "just right" Indy look. Cracks ever so crisply and meets my specs to a "T". Enjoy!Regards,Williamson.

Cooler King · Post by **Cooler King** » Mon Sep 22, 2003 4:25 pm

SIMPLY GORGEOUS!

I have GOT to have one of those whips! The color is magnificent! Bravo!

zohar · Post by **zohar** » Mon Sep 22, 2003 4:42 pm

Thanks all of you, but thanks most of all to Joe for making it for me. I really appreciate being able to see Williamson's whip recently. The larger knot really fit my hand better.

This is it for my gear purchases for a good while, so I'm glad I got it while I could

ecwhips · Post by **ecwhips** » Mon Sep 22, 2003 4:59 pm

SWEEEEEET!!

sab04 · Post by **sab04** » Mon Sep 22, 2003 6:31 pm

VERY VERY NICE!

Indiana Joe · Post by **Indiana Joe** » Mon Sep 22, 2003 10:29 pm

Wow, zohar. That's one fine whip ya got there!

MaryonRavenwood · Post by **MaryonRavenwood** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 2:44 am

Hmmm...that looks familiar!

That's an 8-footer, right? Only difference between yours and mine is the length (mine's 6. Oh, and the knot on mine's unmodified.) I'm lovin' it. I know you will too! Congrats.
Regards--Maryon

Sergei · Post by **Sergei** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 1:55 pm

Great going Zohar! The knot looks very fabulous. Very Morgan like. Isn't Joe great??? He is a legend in his own time. I just hope his hands hold up.

-Sergei

Dittmer · Post by **Dittmer** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 4:10 pm

Beautiful whip, Zohar! Just try and keep this one off your face, ok?

Canasta · Post by **Canasta** » Tue Sep 23, 2003 4:45 pm

Zohar,
That whip is beautiful. I just got a stock whip from Joe in Whiskey. I really love it. His LoneStars are great too.

Indiana-sith is correct in his description of Joe. joe is always eager to answer any questions about whip cracking, making etc. Just a top notch guy all around. I actully talked with Joe's mother for around 45 minutes one time when Joe wasn't available. It's easy to see that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Anyone who buys a whip from Joe (if cared for properly) has a whip for life.

All the best.
C

zohar · Post by **zohar** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 2:53 pm

No, it's not a lonestar. It is his Indy-style. When I called him to order, he had one in stock, but it had his Lonestar knot on the heel. I like his Lonestar knot, but I wanted a bigger one tied over it. He said that a lonestar knot won't look right when it's that big, so he tied a Morgan style over his lonestar, as it will do a bigger one easier.

I've been cracking it like crazy now that the weather has cooled off here. It is an awesome whip.

JerseyJones · Post by **JerseyJones** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 9:36 pm

AAAAHHH !

zohar, you MADE me do it ! My Joe Strain Whiskey is en route !

A good first whip I'd say !

This pic did it.

I even cancelled my Official Trek communicator order for this !

Yay for Indy !

Ken

zohar · Post by **zohar** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 10:15 pm

You will be very pleased. Joe is a master.

lechat · Post by **lechat** » Thu Nov 06, 2003 10:28 pm

i have to say that i like the coloring on your strain more than either of mine. it came that color new?
thanks Ted

zohar · Post by **zohar** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 7:46 am

Yes, it came that color new. The whip is only a couple of months old.

The thing about this whiskey color is that in 5 or more years of use, it's going to be much darker than the natural tan. Doesn't bother me a bit. I like the color quite much.

lechat · Post by **lechat** » Fri Nov 07, 2003 4:36 pm

i have a 10 foot strain i bought a couple of years ago in a mahoganey[sp] color the color it has turned over time is great i would post a pic if i new how
Ted

zohar · Post by **zohar** » Mon Nov 10, 2003 8:48 pm

lechat wrote:i have a 10 foot strain i bought a couple of years ago in a mahoganey[sp] color the color it has turned over time is great i would post a pic if i knew how
Ted

Here's your picture, Ted.

lechat · Post by **lechat** » Mon Nov 10, 2003 9:10 pm

it is hard to tell in the pic however the whip color i was talwing about is the one on the top.
Ted

zohar · Post by **zohar** » Mon Nov 10, 2003 9:31 pm

Yes, I figured that. Tell me more about the other whips, please. One looks like a Morgan, if my eyes are correct.

lechat · Post by **lechat** » Mon Nov 10, 2003 10:20 pm

the one to the right with the black cracker is a stenhouse the other with the pink cracker is a custom made buck skin whip i had made by a local GA whipmaker the morgan and the other 2 strain would not fit into the pic
Ted

racerx · Post by **racerx** » Mon Nov 10, 2003 10:40 pm

Beautiful collection,
how does the buck-skin bullwhip handle, if you don't mind me asking.

Cheers

Jim J.

lechat · Post by **lechat** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 10:24 pm

the buckskin whip is great it is one of my favorites i use it almost every day
Ted

New Joe Strain "Whiskey" colored whip

New Joe Strain "Whiskey" colored whip

Congrats.........