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A bit of help, please. Searched, but not finding either advice regarding current "pocket bullwhip" makers or active photo links. (Would like to see one of these small wonders.)

Any input is appreciated. Perhaps the proper search nomenclature is escaping me.

Sincerely,

Try searching this forum for either "pocketbull" or just "pocket". Unfortunately though I don’t know of any whip makers that are currently offering them for sale.

As far as I know the first person to make them was member "The_Edge" he used to specialize in them, but that was a few years back and I don’t know if he still make them or not.

Jim Markell who now operates Northeastwhips.com had been making nice ones a couple of years ago too. Here is a picture of one of Jim’s pocket bullwhips that i had handy.

Most of the whip makers here have made pocket bullwhips at one point or another though and could probably make you one if asked.

Dan

BWB:

Appreciate the leads. The "Edge" posts and "Atta-Boys" for his whip, peaked my interest in the pocket bullwhip. But, it seemed interest and makers, just dried up.

Sincerely,

I bought one of Kyle Shold's pocket bulls a few years back and have thrown it from time to time. I just never seemed to get into it until I read Tom Meadow's book on using the whip for combat. Although the handle is a couple inches shorter than what Tom recommends, the length is fine and I've developed a entire facination with the pocket bull as I've applied the filipino striking angles---Kyle's pocket bull literally cracks itself as the movements are performed. I really like it now.
Brian

I'm not as active of a member these days but the original and best is still around folks.

Thanks for the kind words Joe. It's great that you have discovered the real strength of the Pocket Bull™.

– Kyle

Kyle's pocket bull was the first of it's type I ever saw and handled at the first QM summit. I've coveted one ever since.

Regards! Michaelson

Thou shalt not covet! As punishment, I'll PM you my address and you can send that pocket bull right over, Michaelson.

I got to crack a pocket bull either last year or the QM before that. Those things are lots of fun! I'd love to have one, but I don't have the extra couple bucks to spend on buying one. One day though... I'll get one... or steal one... or something. We'll see.

Shane

I saw a pocket bull type bullwhip years ago when I first started looking for a bullwhip. I'd wanted one for a very long time. Just this year I bought the "official" Latigo-y-Daga whip from Peter Jack. It's one of the two used/recommended in Tom's book. I love it! I'll try to throw a pic on here later today.

Now, that being said, I'd love to have a pocket bull if they can be made w/o any metal parts. They look like they'll coil much tighter and be most easily concealed.

Here it is. You can see the lead weight he puts in the pommel. There is also lead shot running up part of the core.

Kyle/Edge:

Thanks for the reply. E-mail coming your way.

Michaelson:

From your post, you do not own one?

Lasher:

Very menacing in appearance. What are the handle, and total lengths?

Sincerely,

Doc,

Overall plaited length is 4.5 feet with about 2 more feet of fall. Handle I'd say is about six inches. I have no problem cracking it in hallways or my small barracks room.

Thanks, again, for the help.

All this talk resulted in Kyle agreeing to craft a Pocket Bull for me. I shall post pictures when it lands.

Sincerely,

Peter Jack also makes one, but it goes by a different name and you have to order it directly from him. From the website, "This whip has been designed with the help of "Tom Meadows" to set a standard whip of 4'6" in length and have a lower profile heal knob for hand passes. It has a butt weight of 4 ounces and number 3 shot - into number 5 shot running down into the thong. It has a double plaited belly all cut from 1-1.2 mm top grade Kangaroo hide so it will keep it's shape for longer. It has a 7 inch handle stiffener of alloy not steel to give the balance feel much like a sword with good balance."
Here's the link: http://www.thewhipman.co.nz/Y-Daga.html
Regarding cost, it's $198 plus $29 shipping to the US and include shipping insurance plus a tub of his whip wax, 4 spare poppers for the end of the whip, and care of instructions.

Indiana Joe wrote:Peter Jack also makes one, but it goes by a different name and you have to order it directly from him. From the website, "This whip has been designed with the help of "Tom Meadows" to set a standard whip of 4'6" in length and have a lower profile heal knob for hand passes. It has a butt weight of 4 ounces and number 3 shot - into number 5 shot running down into the thong. It has a double plaited belly all cut from 1-1.2 mm top grade Kangaroo hide so it will keep it's shape for longer. It has a 7 inch handle stiffener of alloy not steel to give the balance feel much like a sword with good balance."
Here's the link: http://www.thewhipman.co.nz/Y-Daga.html
Regarding cost, it's $198 plus $29 shipping to the US and include shipping insurance plus a tub of his whip wax, 4 spare poppers for the end of the whip, and care of instructions.

...hey... uh, hey Joe. That's the whip I just posted about a few posts ago.

Here's mine, a Winrich collectible!-

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Wow, TR, what is that? A four footer? It does look very tiny, especially next to your regular size Indy (10-footer?).

Mountaineer Lasher wrote:

Indiana Joe wrote:Peter Jack also makes one, but it goes by a different name and you have to order it directly from him. From the website, "This whip has been designed with the help of "Tom Meadows" to set a standard whip of 4'6" in length and have a lower profile heal knob for hand passes. It has a butt weight of 4 ounces and number 3 shot - into number 5 shot running down into the thong. It has a double plaited belly all cut from 1-1.2 mm top grade Kangaroo hide so it will keep it's shape for longer. It has a 7 inch handle stiffener of alloy not steel to give the balance feel much like a sword with good balance."
Here's the link: http://www.thewhipman.co.nz/Y-Daga.html
Regarding cost, it's $198 plus $29 shipping to the US and include shipping insurance plus a tub of his whip wax, 4 spare poppers for the end of the whip, and care of instructions.

...hey... uh, hey Joe. That's the whip I just posted about a few posts ago.

man, that's what I get for rolling out of bed and posting in the bullwhip forum without any java!

at least we are on the same page!

Kyle's PBW arrived!

Photos and comments to follow. My initial impressions; OMG.

Sincerely,

Michaelson wrote:Kyle's pocket bull was the first of it's type I ever saw and handled at the first QM summit. I've coveted one ever since.

Regards! Michaelson

I think I had mentioned a pocket bullwhip from Kyle yesterday and I recalled this thread. There is so much great information in this forum! And Peter Jacka makes a small bullwhip too but I have not seen or handled his.

Has anyone here ever handled one of Peter's combat whips?

I have one of Kyles pocketbulls that I purchased way back in the day when they were first introduced....the tag had "#9" written on it. I use it like once a month and it still hasnt really broken in. An awesome extremely unique addition to any Indygear collector. I love it. VERY well made and powerful for being so tiny.

Okay, here is my Kyle Pocketbull. And I was mistaken, it was number three according to the tag......
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In my hand (for size reference)..
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And these I took next to a penny and one with keys for size reference and ended up just loving they way it came out. It looks really tough and cool. I love the way it is still shaped exactly like a Morgan only much much smaller. The butt and handle look awesome and then the whip coming out of the ringknot looks full and dangerous. Very cool whip to own. Love it.
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I pecard it occassionally, changed the cracker out about 6 or 7 times since I had it. I don`t know anything about the mechanics of a whip but it cracks very well except that it has always been more of a snap than a crack. But my snakewhip by Mr. Foxx is the same length and size and cracks alittle more intimidating than this one. Still a big favorite for me.

Yeah, the one that Sergei handed me at that first summit really impressed me. A VERY nicely made little whip.

I'm still impressed.

Regards! Michaelson

Does Kyle make them still, that would be a nice little whip to have!

Looks like his website is still online - http://kyleshold.com/portfolio/jks-leather/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; . Get in touch with him, maybe he's still doing them. 35$ a foot is great bargain!

Oh, I hear from Kyle every now and again. He makes hand plaited watch fobs for watch collectors too, and I've promoted his wares at a watch site I frequent.

Regards! Michaelson

Michaelson wrote:Oh, I hear from Kyle every now and again. He makes hand plaited watch fobs for watch collectors too, and I've promoted his wares at a watch site I frequent.

Regards! Michaelson

Sold. I've needed a chain/fob for my antique Bulova for a couple years now. I think one of these will fit the bill nicely!

Thanks guys i just emailed him, hopefully he still makes them it would be a nice indoor whip for winter.

Here are two snakewhips I have made by our very own Loui Foxx. They are able to rolled up very small and fit in the pocket. The red is 6 feet and the tan is 5 feet. But I really wanted to show the David Morgan Dog Quirt. It is 8 strand, shot loaded, about 30 inches. It comes with a double whitehide lash but I replaced it with a longer red hide and added a cracker. It cost $150 and cracks just fine but is very tiny yet manageable.

The snakes....
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And the DM dog quirt....
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Here are all three just for size reference next to a computer mouse...
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And here is the Dog Quirt rolled up in a pocket...
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This one is the one I carry with me as my "sidearm/tool". It cracks well enough to scare off animals if needed, can be used indoors in small spaces, and so far has proven itself well in for self defense....kinda like Pootie Tang and his belt! Sa Da Tay

Nice Whips! Thanks for the pics

Hey folks,

I suppose technically I am still making these whips (and lanyards) but my turn around on them is not that great. I've got a lot of other projects in the works, including my own comic book, and leather braiding has fallen to the back of the line the last few years. I still enjoy it but when I have the time I choose drawing and freelance design gigs over plaiting. I just want to be honest with folks as to where my time and energy is being placed. I do appreciate the renewed interest!

--Kyle

Do you also still make full size whips? Are those prices valid?