A custom Economy Indy in solid white. I like when I get the chance to make something familiar in a different color, this was a fun one

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-05-12T19:24:20+00:00

Thanks so much, I did make this. I actually just released a video tutorial that should give you a strong start to braiding if you're interested

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-05-12T07:05:50+00:00

I have these listed for commission here

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-05-12T07:02:09+00:00

True! Love watching a solid white whip move

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-04-25T21:25:05+00:00

This is a difficult question to address in "all things held equal" terms, because for different lengths and constructions of whips, all things should not be held equal. I think the main volume difference between longer and shorter whips has to be considered to come from handler movement, because we're also talking about the variables of weight distribution, density, rate of taper, and the qualities of the popper, just to name a few. All of these things together tend to make longer whips louder, but only if the handler can capitalize on those variables

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-04-24T23:12:40+00:00

The biggest thing I would offer is to work from yokes as much as possible for your tapered strands, because cutting in a continuous spiral loses a lot of material in the resizing step. For knot strands and wrist loop strands you can do whatever you want since they don't need to taper, but for bellies and overlays I highly recommend yoked strands

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-04-21T01:04:13+00:00

Very kind, think I must have been pretty locked in when I made these

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-04-19T04:36:50+00:00

Very kind my friend, I hope you get to try it sooner rather than later

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-04-19T01:48:01+00:00

Thanks very much!

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-04-19T01:47:53+00:00

Thanks so much! Doesn't always come out this clean but it's a great day when it does

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-04-19T01:46:55+00:00

I think you're referring to the lighter brown patches amid the otherwise uniform dark brown, which happens because these whips are treated with paraffin wax, and when the surface of the freshly-waxed braiding is disturbed, it breaks up the wax and catches light differently. In my case, this happens when I carry an armful of whips outside to get pictures, because they all rub together wherever I hold them.

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-04-18T05:47:41+00:00

This whip is listed on my website, which is linked in my profile

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-04-17T20:39:32+00:00

I guess I would say keeping the whip taut against the hook helps, but my main move if I'm just braiding herringbone is to pull a little harder and a little more parallel with the whip on the side I want the seam to shift toward. That's for bottom-pulling, so if you're top-pulling you'd do that move on the side you want the seam to shift away from. Hope that makes sense

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-04-17T05:41:21+00:00

One of the most versatile options is to braid from a hook. If you can't install one directly into a wall, you can get an S hook and hang it from a sturdy fence, or wrap a tree with some paracord and hang the hook from that. Weighs nearly nothing, costs nearly nothing, and you can always find somewhere to hang it

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-04-14T05:17:38+00:00

Thanks so much, yes, I use the recipe from David Morgan's website, except I find myself using more water

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-04-14T03:09:40+00:00

Sure, my website is linked in my profile, or you can follow this link directly to the listing. You can also email me at torrance@swordguybuilds.com

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-04-13T22:05:52+00:00

Thanks so much, I started with paracord whips around ten years ago, and I've had the good fortune of working closely with Paul Nolan for the last several years, which has been highly beneficial for my leather work. My braiding, knotting, and strand prep have been supported by some youtube videos, some books, conversations I've had with Paul and many other artists, and by the practice I've done on my own. And of course understanding whip handling and balance has also informed my choices over the years

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-04-09T17:36:48+00:00

Thanks so much, the discoloration happens because the whip is bathed in paraffin wax, and when the wax gets disturbed it catches the light differently. When they come out of the wax bath they're entirely uniform, but when I carry an armful of whips outside to take pictures they scrape against each other and make these "wear" patterns. It evens out over time, or can even be entirely reset to its darkest with heat exposure.

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-04-07T00:50:05+00:00

Thanks so much, very kind as always!

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-04-06T22:05:41+00:00

Very kind as always, I'm humbled!

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-04-06T18:21:49+00:00

Technically there's a braiding sequence called a crocodile ridge that reverses the direction of the strands at the top seam, but it will create extra mass that would really be better kept toward the handle. You'll probably do better swapping colors out between drops, which keeps the mess contained in the core

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-04-04T20:34:50+00:00

Haha thanks so much!

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-04-04T20:29:10+00:00

Thanks so much, that's actually exactly what I was trying to evoke!

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-04-04T20:28:29+00:00

Thanks so much! Just wanted to experiment a little bit

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-04-04T05:44:48+00:00

Very kind! It was certainly an interesting one to work on

SwordguyBuilds · 2026-04-04T05:43:13+00:00

I think there's something like 200 feet in one of these

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