Handle is 08 inches long. 18 Inches Long Cracker/ Popper. The Thong (Braided Part) measured from the end of Handle to the end of Braid. (The Fall an Cracker not included) . Whip length is measured from base of handle knob to the end of the braiding (not including the Fall, Cracker/Popper and Wrist loop) A REAL WHIP, FULLY FUNCTIONAL. WELL BALANCED AND CRACKS EASILY. THIS IS A HEAVY and LOUD WHIP. FULLY HAND MADE AND HAND CRAFTED. Check out the photo to really appreciate the craftsmanship that has gone into making this WHIP. Bullwhips starts with a steel spike for the handle that provides both a solid foundation and weight to balance the thong while a core is the innermost layer inside the thong of the whip. Then consists of two braided bellies of 4 strands each and two bolsters. The overlay is done in 12 plait. All the minute details are taken into account to achieve the look and feel of the original whips. You can also see the Real construction Style in Pictures.
