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Flagellarium

   This is a modern leather interpretation of a Roman instrument of punishment.* The long, turned wood handle facilitates self-flagellation and provides extraordinary power when flogging a partner.

   Standard design is black or brown, round or square-shaped tails, 3/16" wide, in fairly stiff harness leather or supple black bullhide. Since the harness leather mellows with use anyway, we usually slightly round the thongs, so they are less likely to break skin when the flogger is new. You can also order the edges “sharp” with the understanding that they will not stay that way -- or specify round and get it "rope-like."

* We’re not exactly sure what material the ancient Romans used, but since leather was an expensive luxury for them, these instruments of flagellation were most likely made of knotted hemp or flax cords. (Paradoxically, in the Roman maritime trade, the heavy  “cordage” was often made of oiled leather, although both Greek and Egyptian sailors used twisted fiber ropes, much like the ones we use today. ) Also see our Navy Cats.

The Martinet

   Brought to our catalog by "popular demand," this more manageable version of the Flagellarium is modeled on the French Domestic Martinet, an instrument originally intended to beat dried mud out of military wool jackets! It was put into use on the home front to beat the tar out of civilian delinquents. Now, of course, in order to be beaten, one has to "ask nicely."

Please note:  Because some of our customers have wanted the handle style and look of these two implements -- but not the severity -- we are also offering this interpretation at the same prices. Your choice of color(s) and textures -- cowhide, deerhide, suede.

Click here for information of the care and feeding of the Flagellarium and the Martinet.

  Martinet
Severe 33" long overall
$95.
K068
  Flagellarium
Extreme
42" long overall
$120.
K070