Centipede

Originally, these Beating Whips weren't intended as whips, but to remove the dust from military uniforms of Prussian soldiers and therefore typically belonged in the barracks.But many of these objects found their way into naughty children's parents houses, where they took -  on account of the seven tails - the name 'Seven Stripes'. The unusually thick and especially strong leather, which was typically used for the manufacturing of military belts and the ultra tough inner sides of riding boots, is what makes these whips so special. This Beating Whip should always be used with caution and is not suitable for beginners! The very solid tails of the whip will become significantly more flexible after having been used (with care) a few times. Only after this breaking in will this whip develope its - for connoisseurs well appreciated - character and works very well for a hard-core session! Beating Whips were often made from scraps of leather, sometimes with strips mixed in different colours. According to the originals, we produce these whips in two versions: - with black tails (in the pictures brown, actual pictures will follow asap!) - with tails mixed in black and brown (please select option) Total length approx. 76 centimetres Length of tails approx. 45 centimetres Diameter of handle 30 to 35 millimetres Weight approx. 350 grams

Leather-string strap whip The Leather-string strap whip is the little sister of the Centipede. But if you think that smaller also means less dangerous, you are wrong. Really wrong! She has about 25 leather strings impacting on a smaller area at pretty high speed, causing sharp pain and conspicuous welts. This makes this strap whip perfect for those looking a flogger-like implement but preferring sharp and intense pain. The handle made from braided knots can be held comfortably. If needed, the hand-loop can ensure a firm attachment as well as be used to hang the whip up in the play-area. Length of Tails: approx. 46 centimetersOverall Length: 70 centimeters (plus hand-loop)Handle diameter: approx. 28 milimeters, Weight: approx. 200 gram

In France, the Martinet was typically used for the punishment of unruly children. At the end of the 19th century every soldier of the Grande Nation was equipped with a martinet. However, its original use was not for corporal punishment but rather to dust off uniforms at the end of long marches or battles. It was only occasionally that the martinet was employed to punish wrongdoings by soldiers. From the military environment the implement quickly made its way to French households, where it was used to painfully mark the buttocks and other bodily areas of naughty children. This historical development is comparable to that of the German “Klopfpeitsche”, which is also called “Siebenstriemer” (Seven-Cords) and available from us. Both implements are in fact very similar. The french martinet is a little more “petite” than its German counterpart: Its handle is more narrow, its cords thinner, as well as the flail being shorter on the whole. While a Klopfpeitsche traditionally has seven cords, a martinet can have up to twelve of them. We have accounted for this by creating and offering two martinet variants. This difference also very much affects the pain caused. While seven cords make for a stinging pain, the effect of ten cords is somewhat more spread out and less stinging. But: either variant is highly likely to leave intensive marks. This means that all martinets should be counted amongst the wicked implements. Children were not unjustifiedly afraid of them, enough for the threat of punishment alone being usually sufficient to ensure obedience. So when getting acquainted, please: start off carefully! Overall length of the whip:  approx. 67 centimetresLength of the handle: approx. 28 centimetres Diameter of the handle: approx.: 29 millimetres Weight: between 200 and 250 gramsMade from oiled saddle leather with a wooden handle.