What is a Whip?

   The term, "whip" has taken on a generic meaning of anything with which you can whip someone, or some thing. In the BDSM world, “Cats” and “Floggers” are often called whips, while “proper” whips are likely to be called “single-tails.”  Fortunately, we offer Cats, Floggers, and single-tail Whips -- as well as Paddles, Straps, and Canes and many other BDSM toys.

  Strictly speaking, whips have a single lash, which is usually braided and tapered so that when “thrown,” the whip’s tip accelerates, breaking the sound barrier, thereby making a loud cracking noise. It is this sound ... the crack of the whip ... that makes stockwhips and bullwhips useful for driving cattle and entertaining spectators.  

   Some of the BDSM toys listed above are made for and imported by us and meet our rigorous standards. Other whips and lashes are made here in our Long Island workshop. Some whips are brought in and then modified by us for your pleasure. We also have a few whips which are unique to our workshop. This information is included on each page, so you know what you are buying.

   Some whips have more choices to make than others. For example, the Whipsicles have choice of leathers as well as the tip configuration. Many, but not all, of the whips can be slightly modified from the original on request. Call for specifics if you have such need.

   All these whips are excellent values and will give you much pleasure and satisfaction. Our warranty extends to all the whips, "foreign and domestic" that we sell here.

    Be sure to see information for the articles on Single Lash Whips in The SandMUtopian Guardian while you are here.