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Hi Guys,
excuse me for these pictures of this new post.
I know perfectly well that this is not a raiders whip but I think this crop that i made is a good example of leather craft.
I built this riding crop for a arab horse named Kabir
Of course, the brass knob wasn't built by me but by a goldsmith.
I hope you like it
g
Hey Gio, that's an elegant crop! Just one question? What did you whip the flap of the crop with? It looks to me like a very thin and narrow strip of kangaroo. Is it?
Hi Guys,
many thanks for the positive feedback, you are very kind
Dear Aldo, about the flap I used nylon waxed thread.
Thanks for your question
Cheers
g
giovanniceleste wrote:Hi Guys,
many thanks for the positive feedback, you are very kind
Dear Aldo, about the flap I used nylon waxed thread.
Thanks for your question
Cheers
g
I see... Then you chose a very nice color, since it matches the roo hide color perfectly!
Thanks again for your compliments.
The internal body of the crop was made in fiberglass About the body of the crop i've bought a very nylon crop like this:
Then I've cut the naylon braid, the plastic knob and the naylon loop and the plastic flap.
So i have re plait in roo hide the overlay in 8 plait and i have put the 4 plait loop and the knots.
Best
g
I had the pleasure of seeing in person this whip, and I recognize that it is a really excellent job, quality, stylish and professional look as well.
Good work!
giovanniceleste wrote:Thanks JP,
the total lentgh of the crop (from the butt to tha leaher flap ) is 68cm (26.77'' )
the lentgh of the crop is 62cm (24.40'' )
regards
g
Hi Gio,
thank you for the precisions!
I wonder how much time did it take to make it please?
And how much did you sell it please? I ask that because here, in France, riding crops are often expensive, and very far from such a quality
Hi JP,
thanks for the compliments.
If you consider that I paid only € 50 for the making of the brass knobs, I think that € 100 in total may be a good price.
Best
Gio
giovanniceleste wrote:Hi JP,
thanks for the compliments.
If you consider that I paid only € 50 for the making of the brass knobs, I think that € 100 in total may be a good price.
Best
Gio
Sure Gio, I think you could even raise it up a little
thanks for the answer!
About the body of the crop i've bought a very nylon crop like this: 
