A quarter century...

[PyramidBlaster]

Just wanting to share a proud moment--- Today, April 10th, marks 25 years to the day that I received my very first bullwhip... It was a 12' cowhide whip from a now-long-gone place called 'Cattle Baron Leather Company'.... (Michaelson, I know you remember them!)

I spent that entire summer flaying myself to a welted pulp teaching myself how to crack the darn thing... A 12-foot whip is NOT a starter model!!!

It's 25 years later, the transiton on that whip broke long ago, and it's been mostly retired since... i'll probably get it out this week to give it a good crack or two for old time's sake. I've learned so very much more in the years that have passed, a good portion of it from the great people on this forum....Thank you. I'm making all my own whips these days, something that started because I couldn't afford to buy more...And has developed from a love of the hobby. Once again, i've learned so much from you guys... You're the best.

Here's to another 25!

[riku1914]

Congrats to being in this hobby for so long

This may sound crazy, but have you thought about binding the outside of that whip's transition to reinforce it? I figure you would

never do that since it has some sentimental value, but I thought I'd mention that in case you were interested in restoring it.

Any chance we could get pictures of that whip?

[Gorak]

When I was a very young lad, I saved up alot of odd job monies and ordered a whip from that company.....and months later I recieved a letter that they had gone bankrupt...and my money was gone!

[Marhala]

When I was a very young lad, I saved up alot of odd job monies and ordered a whip from that company.....and months later I recieved a letter that they had gone bankrupt...and my money was gone!

Unfortunately, that still happens nowadays.

Pyramidblaster, I still have my first bullwhip, albeit undone. I understand your feeling. I'd love to have that one still in one piece as you do yours. Congrats!

Aldo.

[PyramidBlaster]

At one point, i had put a stitched leather collar on it, but lately, after all the practice i've had...I'll probably replace it with a wide ring knot of some type... It was a good whip for what i paid, guess in the long run....I ended up beating IT to death before it beat ME to death.....

And yes, I think some pictures are in order, i'll have to take some tonight after a fresh coat of Pecard's.... One day, i'll have to dig up the catalog for that place, it was a fun read, if nothing else...

[Indiana Jeff]

Congrats on 25 years of whipping!

Boy, would that be strange out of context.

It's sort of strange in context.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

[IndianaBravo]

Wow Pyramid Blaster, congrats. I also bought a whip from Cattle Baron around 1984. I too beat it to death and ended up taking it apart to see what was inside. I believe it had a solid leather core and a bolster. I lost track of it ages ago, so I would really love to see pics of yours.

Regards
IndianaBravo

[riku1914]

At one point, i had put a stitched leather collar on it, but lately, after all the practice i've had...I'll probably replace it with a wide ring knot of some type... It was a good whip for what i paid, guess in the long run....I ended up beating IT to death before it beat ME to death.....

And yes, I think some pictures are in order, i'll have to take some tonight after a fresh coat of Pecard's.... One day, i'll have to dig up the catalog for that place, it was a fun read, if nothing else...

Maybe do some binding in the transition then cover it with a french grapevine knot. I love that knot!

[DJN]

Your post brought back memories...

You mean something like this?



I too bought this whip from The Cattle Baron Leather Co. around 1984 -- The Adventurers Bullwhip complete with belt holder.

While it wasn't my first bullwhip -- I already had a few wood swivel handle whips -- but it was the first one that "looked" like Indy's bullwhip.

Best I could do at the time -- no internet or fan groups to track info down back in those days. It wasn't till a couple years later I would meet a Hollywood stuntman and "Stunt Show" performer who mentioned the name David Morgan...

[Michaelson]

OH yes. What's left of my 10 foot cowhide by them is hanging on display on my wall, complete with the same whip holder. I purchased mine back in the mid 80's.

Regards! Michaelson

[IndianaBravo]

Wow DJM that sure brings back memories, thanks for posting. This was my first real whip that I ordered from an ad in Guns and Ammo magazine. I remember being beffudled by the lack of a distinction as to where the handle ended and the thong began, the straight herringbone all the way through. It was sorta like a snakewhip, with an incredibly stiff transition. Also the flap at the end to connect the cracker seemed very different from what I had seen on the screen.

Cheers

IndianaBravo