Design & materials

Every item from WHIPCRAFT is handmade from original designs.

Handles are fashioned from classical varieties of wood as well as precious varieties such as ebony and the perhaps lesser known wengé. For many of our models we also use high-gloss lacquer finishing with clear top-coating. Lashes are hand-cut and may be made of full-grain leather, oilskin, durable stitched leather, latex or with specially treated hair.

The secret behind a whip from WHIPCRAFT is the respect for the laws of physics. Basically, the heavier an object is, the more energy is required to move it. Wind resistance is a factor. WHIPCRAFT whips are light in weight and constructed to minimize wind resistance. Their special design makes them possible to use without gathering the lash in the hand and in use the whip always describes a precise arc, making it easy to control. Moreover, the handle design ensures that any size of hand grips well.

This unique construction is the result of a close study of the laws of physics and their influence on function. Weight must be concentrated in the lash, as a heavy handle takes a great amount of strength to wield and this makes the requisite control almost impossible. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that a light handle is the answer in itself, as it must also keep the lash in check, therefore length is essential.

The result is precise control and direction – not to mention pleasure.