Cow whip
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| − | A ''' | + | A '''cow whip''' (sometimes called a Florida Cow Whip) is a type of singletail [[whip]] that was developed for use by cowboys in the state of Florida in the southern United States. It resembles an Australian [[stock whip]]. |
The most obvious differences between a cow whip and a stock whip are: | The most obvious differences between a cow whip and a stock whip are: | ||
| − | * A cow whip is usually braided from nylon cord (often called parachute cord) instead of leather or kangaroo hide, | + | * A cow whip is usually braided from nylon cord (often called parachute cord) instead of [[leather]] or kangaroo hide, so that it can better withstand the wet conditions in the swampy areas where it was developed. |
* The cow whip does not have the flexible joint that is characteristic of a stock whip. | * The cow whip does not have the flexible joint that is characteristic of a stock whip. | ||
* The braided body of the cow whip often fits into a recess in one end of the handle and is often secured with a piece of the centre braiding that exits a hole in the side of the handle and is tied around the handle. | * The braided body of the cow whip often fits into a recess in one end of the handle and is often secured with a piece of the centre braiding that exits a hole in the side of the handle and is tied around the handle. | ||
| − | + | == See also == | |
| − | ==See also== | + | * [[Whip]] |
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[[Category:Punishment equipment]] | [[Category:Punishment equipment]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:35, 31 January 2014
A cow whip (sometimes called a Florida Cow Whip) is a type of singletail whip that was developed for use by cowboys in the state of Florida in the southern United States. It resembles an Australian stock whip.
The most obvious differences between a cow whip and a stock whip are:
- A cow whip is usually braided from nylon cord (often called parachute cord) instead of leather or kangaroo hide, so that it can better withstand the wet conditions in the swampy areas where it was developed.
- The cow whip does not have the flexible joint that is characteristic of a stock whip.
- The braided body of the cow whip often fits into a recess in one end of the handle and is often secured with a piece of the centre braiding that exits a hole in the side of the handle and is tied around the handle.
