This Cat O'Nine strongly resembles historic devices of chastisement used by mariners. At that time, however, the penalised weren't able to appreciate the aesthetics and feel of such a beautiful and evenly braided cowskin whip.
The short handle merges into an elastic part, which at the base resembles a single tail. At the lower end the cat fans out into six round-braided thongs, each ending in a small tuft of four strips of leather.
This cat needs some experience and practice. It can be used in different styles. If you pound it like a flogger, the ends will cause a sharp pain as they take the skin diverse. If you pound it more like a single-tail, the ends meet the target in a bundle and act like a violent kick that goes deep. Please do not hit the spine or kidneys! Length approx. 93 centimetres Length of tails approx. 43 centimetres