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Two German made twisted willow
driving whips, made shortly after the war. These whips have a long
tradition in Germany. A 4...5ft willow pole of 1in diameter is
tapered and then split into four "strands". A hand part of 8in is kept
solid. After rounding and smoothing, the "strands" are
steamed and twisted together. A keeper is put on with strong, waxed
twine. A single strand rawhide thong without popper is used for
cracking. The right whip (by the top!) has a 4plait, selfmade leather thong
instead. Both whips are about fifty years old.
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