Murphy Whips

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Murphy Whips
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www.murphywhips.com
Our postal address is
murphywhips.com
po box 42, mundaring wa 6073
australia
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The Aussie Whip Supplies range of whips are affordably priced and offer great value - but don’t just take
our word for it:
“ The bullwhip kit has arrived today, is my first whip
but I must say it’s beautiful. The DVD is awesome.
This has been the first whip of many more that I surely
will buy from you. I hope to contact you soon. Thanks
a lot to you and Vanessa for the kindness and courtesy.
Fabio from Cosenza, Italy.”
aussie whip supplies range
8-plait kangaroo hide stockwhip
$aud 229.00 each
($25.90 each inc gst)
Tan or black 5.5ft, 8-plait roohide thong with
roohide bolster and roohide plaited core. 2” cane
handle with a 8-plait roohide plaited grip.
aussie whip
cowhide stock whip kit
from $AUD 82.6 each
($ 90.38 each inc GST)
All you need to make your own 4-plait Australian
stock whip. Just open the kit and you’re ready to
start braiding your whip. Whip kit also includes
ready to plait kangaroo leather for a /2-plait handle
in your choice of black or tan – no cutting and
preparation needed. Also included is a booklet
guiding you through the whole braiding process,
plus braiding soap, whip handle and even a lacing
needle for when you tie the handles turkshead.
Available in 4ft or 6ft lengths. These whip kits are
an ideal way to learn the fundamentals of whip
braiding.All you need is an awl , a well lit work
space and a craft knife.
bullwhip kit
from $aud 95.00 each
($ 24.50 each inc gst)
Bullwhip Kit includes:
aws 2-plait roohide American style bull whip with
cowhide bolsters and roohide plaited core on a 0” fibreglass handle section. Features a 6-plait wrist-strap. 4ft, 6ft
and 8ft lengths are available and choose either a black or
tan bullwhip.
Fundamental Whipcracking Techniques video. In this
DVD you’ll learn the cattleman’s, figure 8’s, fast figure 8’s,
volleys, coachman’s and flick cracks. Single handed and
double handed, timing and plane variations are explored
with these basic cracks. Several training routines are
introduced as well as more advanced techniques like the
drum roll, whoosh bang, Sydney and Queensland flash,
Queensland crossover and arrowhead routines. The serious techniques start. Timing and plane variations and a
whole lot more. More basic cracks are introduced along
with even more advanced techniques.
The Bullwhip Book gives step by step instruction and
illustrations on simple cracks to dramatic wraps, throws,
catches, tricks and more
45 g of jl beeswax based leather conditioner.
Nylon cracker 0-pack. They give good volume and hold
up to extended regular practice sessions.
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supplies range
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hatband stockwhip – tan
$aud 30.60 each
($ 33.75 each inc gst)
Available in tan and adjustable to any hat
size. This authentic cracking scale model
of the Australian stockwhip is a perfect
decoration for your favourite hat or to
hang from your car rear view mirror
aussie whip supplies range
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snake whip
$aud 5.27 each
($ 66.40 each inc gst)
2-plait kangaroo hide snake whip with a heavy lead
shot kangaroo hide plaited core. Features a 6-plait
wrist-strap and is the best priced quality snake
whip around. Available in 4ft lengths only and in
black or tan
5.5ft matched whitehide
stockwhip pair
$aud 200.00 pair
($ 220.00 pair inc gst)
Pair of matched 5.5ft Whitehide Stock whips with
either tan or black 8-plait /2-cane handles. If
your keen to start double handed whip cracking
then these are the whips for you. They crack clean,
fall very well and you’ll be able work your way
through the skills in Fundamental Whipcracking
Techniques without being restricted by the quality
of your whips. Also available in 4ft lengths for fast
routines.
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braided belts
Braided belts and a braiding kit containing all you need to make traditional Australian braided belts. Traditional Australian braided belts are handsome and come in many styles that evolved from the craftsman plaiting belts
with their own signature techniques and regional preferences. One of the more interesting plaited belt techniques
is the stockman knife pouch that is braided seamlessly into the belt. See our website for books on how to make a
plaited belt These books feature many different techniques in making Australian plaited belts, plus one book details making braided pouches for stockman knives. See Braiding Supplies for kangaroo hide, lacing and hardware
for making braided belts.
BRAIDED BELTS & KITS
braided belt kit
$aud 4.50 each
($45.65 each inc gst)
All you need to make your own 0-strand traditional Australian style braided belt. Kit includes
ready to plait kangaroo leather in your choice of
black or tan – no cutting and preparation needed.
Comes with a booklet guiding you through the
whole braiding process, braiding soap and two
32mm nickel plaited rings. Available in small (28
inch-34 inch), medium (34 inch-40 inch) and large
(40 inch-46 inch) finished belt lengths. These kits
are an ideal way to learn the basics of belt braiding.
All you need is an awl and a craft knife or a pair of
scissors to trim excess lacing when you’ve finished
plaiting. See Bushmen’s Belt Pouches for a book on
making vertical and sidelay braided folding knife
and stockman knife pouches.
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-strand braided belt
$aud 58.45 each
$64.30 each inc gst)
This traditional Australian braided belt is in
-strands and is available in either black or tan.
This belt is identical to the Knife Pouch Belt, but
without a knife pouch to hold your favourite folding knife. Available in small (28”-34”), medium
(34”-40”) and large (40”-46”) belt lengths.
knife pouch belt
$aud 75.90 each
($83.49 each inc gst)
This traditional Australian braided belt is in
-strands and is available in either black or tan. Features an braided knife pouch to hold your favourite
stockman’s knife. Available in small (28”-34”),
medium (34”-40”) and large (40”-46”) belt lengths.
winchester
ersatz stag
stockman 3
$aud 4.50 each
($45.54 each inc gst)
Surgical stainless steel clip
point, sheepsfoot and spey
blades with Ersatz stage
handles.
& kits
6-strand fine leather braided belt
with spanish hitch belt buckle
$aud 4.50 each
($ 55.65 each inc gst)
6 strands of fine kangaroo hide braiding with a
32mm Buckle covered in fine Spanish hitching.
This is the best braided belt we offer. Available in
tan or black. Sizes are small (28”-34”), medium (34”40”) and large (40”-46”) belt lengths.
6-strand fine leather braided belt
with 32mm buckle
$aud 4.40 each
($ 55.54 each inc gst)
6 strands of fine kangaroo hide braiding with a
32mm Brass Buckle. This is the best braided belt we
offer. Available in tan or black – the black belt has
a nickle buckle. Sizes are small (28”-34”), medium
(34”-40”) and large (40”-46”) belt lengths.
The belt has arrived today – it’s a ripper and the
perfect size – beautifully made.
I presume an oil or wax with some leather product
from time to time won’t hurt it ?
thanks again for your prompt and friendly service,
– Marc, Geraldton, Western Australia
BRAIDED BELTS & KITS
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2-strand braided belt with brass
double ring buckle
$aud 77.55 each
($ 85.3 each inc gst)
This handsome braided belt features a 30mm wide
buckle and is available in black or tan. Available in
small (28”-34”), medium (34”-40”) and large (40”46”) belt lengths.
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Stop here for kangaroo hide and cowhide leather
right through to threads used in cracker making as
well as threads used in whipmaking. We stock hard
to find raw materials and hardware for making
whips, plaited belts and other braiding projects.
bark tanned kangaroo hide
$aud 83.20 each
($ 9.52 each inc gst)
st grade kangaroo hide for whip making. Available
in black, natural, saddle tan and brandy tan. Priced
on a square metre rate and the average size is approx
0.7 of a square metre. These hides are ideal for
learning to make kangaroo hide whips and belts.
braiding supplies
poly string
$aud 3.74 each
($ 4. each inc gst)
68 yards (66m)
white poly string.
This is the best poly
string available for
making hard wearing
good volume crackers that
won’t tangle during double
handed whip cracking practice.
Available in white only.
braiding supplies
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rawhide bull whip foundations
$aud 30.68 each
($ 33.75 each inc gst)
Rawhide bull whip foundations – tanned
and handmade by whipmaker Michael
Murphy. Approximately 3ft long and /4” in
diameter. They are perfectly round, stiff and
taper evenly. They are the best foundation
to attach to your choice of bullwhip handle
giving the bull whip a perfect transition from
the stiff handle to flexable thong.
6mm kangaroo hide lacing
$aud 9.74 each
($ 2.7 each inc gst)
0 yards(0m) /4”(6mm) wide st grade kangaroo
hide lacing for belt and whip making projects.
Available in 4.7mm, 3mm, and 2.5mm
widths, and 20m, 50m and
00m rolls.
Also available in
any colour. Please
specify when you
order.
for more braiding
materials and
accessories please visit
our website
tanning supplies
tanning kits
from $aud 53.00 each
($ 58.30 each inc gst)
Tanning kits we offer are available in two sizes. The
standard tanning kit will tan 6kg (3lb) of raw hides
into leather and includes 500ml (6fl.oz) of tanning
chemical, leather lube and a tanning knife for
fleshing your raw skins. The commercial tanning
kit will tan 30kg (65lb) of raw hides into leather and
includes 2.5L (80fl.oz) of tanning chemical, leather
lube and a tanning knife for fleshing your raw
skins. Each kit comes with basic instructions.
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Tanning supplies we offer will give you the best start to accumulating methodical tanning know-how.
Hopefully this will then lead you into a fascinating and rewarding pastime where you can experiment
and master vegetable and combination tanning methods. A great challenge is to make a whip from
leather you’ve tanned yourself. Visit our website to read an article on commercial tanning and kangaroo hide harvest and leather production. We also stock the best books on tanning.
tanning chemicals
from $aud 9.00 each
($ 20.90 each inc gst)
We offer replacement tanning formula in 500ml
(6fl.oz) and 2.5L (80fl.oz) sizes. This lets you replace tanning chemicals as and when you need them
without buying a new kit.
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leather lube
from $aud 9.00 each
($ 20.90 each inc gst)
Leather Lube is available in 500ml (6fl.oz) and 2.5L
(80fl.oz) sizes. It’s an important part of successful
tanning – it makes sure the newly tanned leather
fibres don’t glue together to form hard unworkable
leather.
tanning supplies
tanning knife
from $aud 6.50 each
($ 8.5 each inc gst)
Tanning knife – an important tanning
tool that lets you flesh salted skins and
soften tanned leather.
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murphywhips signature range
2-plait american pattern bullwhip
from $aud 327.60 each
($ 360.36 each inc gst)
2-plait solid colour kangaroo hide American pattern bull
whip handmade by whipmaker Michael Murphy. A naturally
weighted heavy bull whip built on two kangaroo hide plaited
bellys with two kangaroo hide bolsters. All American pattern
bull whips feature a 0” handle section made on the traditional
steel spike and comes with a wrist strap. Available in any solid
colour. The bull whip pictured is a is a 0ft long, 0“ handled
2-plait American pattern bull whip in natural tan. Also available in 4ft, 6ft, 8ft & 2ft lengths. 2-toned design also available
(see detail on the right), starting from $aud 37.28 ea ($408.30
ea. inc gst). Choose any two colours (please specify when
ordering).
murphywhips
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8-plait australian
pattern bullwhip
from $aud 229.32 ea.
($ 252.25 ea. inc gst)
8-plait solid colour kangaroo hide
Australian pattern bull whip handmade by Michael Murphy. A finely
proportioned naturally weighted
bull whip designed for multiple whip
cracking. Built on two kangaroo hide
plaited bellys with two kangaroo hide
bolsters. The 5ft or longer bull whips
feature a 2“ handle section made from
spring steel and an instantly recognizable handle
in single diamond plaited on all 8-plait Australian
style bull whips made. Available in any solid colour
and can be ordered as matched pairs. The bull whip
pictured is an 8ft long, 2” handled 8-plait Australian pattern
bull whip in brandy tan with red
highlights. Available in 4ft, 5ft,
6ft, 7ft & 8ft lengths. The 4ft
bull whip length features an 8”
handle section. 2-toned design
also available (see detail on
the right), starting from $aud
273.00 ea ($300.30 ea. inc gst).
Choose any two colours (please
specify when ordering).
signature range
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6-plait snakewhip
from $aud 327.60 ea.
($ 360.36 ea. inc gst)
6-plait solid colour kangaroo hide snake whip handmade by Michael
Murphy. Shot loaded belly with kangaroo hide plaited core and
bolster. Features 2” of fancy plaiting emerging out of the handle knot
with a fine plaited point and correctly weighted fall for accuracy.
Available in any solid colour and choose any second colour as a highlight to be added into the heel knot and wrist strap (please specify
when you place your order). Available in 3ft, 4 ft 6ft & 8ft lengths (4ft
model is pictured here). 2-toned design also available (see detail on
inset picture), starting from $aud 37.28 ea ($408.4 ea. inc gst).
Choose any two colours (please specify when ordering).
murphywhips signature range
6-plait australian pattern
bullwhip
from $aud 349.44 each
($384.38 each inc gst)
6-plait solid colour
kangaroo hide Australian pattern bull whip
handmade by Michael Murphy. A finely proportioned naturally weighted bull whip designed for
multiple whip cracking. Built on two kangaroo
hide plaited bellys with two kangaroo hide
bolsters. The bull whip features a 2” handle
section made from spring steel and an instantly
recognizable handle in single diamond and a
centred double diamond plaited on all 6-plait
Australian style bull whips made by Michael
Murphy. Available in any solid colour and can be
ordered as matched pairs. The bull whip pictured
is a 7ft 2”-handled 6-plait Australian pattern in
saddle tan. Also available in 4ft, 6ft, 8ft, 0ft &
2ft lengths. The 4ft bull whip length features an
8” handle section. 2-toned design also available
(see detail on the right), starting from $aud
393.2 ea ($432.43 ea. inc gst). Choose any two
colours (please specify when ordering).
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8-plait Snakewhip
from $aud 28.40 ea. ($240.24 ea. inc gst)
8-plait solid colour kangaroo hide snake whip handmade by Michael Murphy. Shot
loaded belly with kangaroo hide plaited core and bolster. Features 2” of sennet plait
emerging out of the handle knot with a fine plaited point and correctly weighted fall
for accuracy. Available in any solid colour. Choose any second colour as a highlight to
be added into the heel knot and wrist strap (please specify when you place your order).
Available in 3ft, 4 ft 6ft & 8ft lengths. 2-toned design also available (see detail on inset
picture), starting from $aud 25.6 ea ($276.28 ea. inc gst). Choose any two colours
(please specify when ordering).
murphywhips signature range
6-plait Signalwhip
from $aud 327.60 each
($360.36 each inc gst)
6-plait solid colour kangaroo hide signalwhip handmade by Whipmaker
– Michael Murphy. Shot loaded belly with kangaroo hide plaited core and bolster. Features 2” of fancy plaiting emerging out of the handle knot and a long
three knot plaited nylon cracker point. Available in any solid colour, although
black is the most prefered colour for these whips. Choose any second colour as
a highlight to be added into the heel knot and wrist strap (please
specify when you place your order). Also available in 3ft & 5ft
lengths. 2-toned design also available (see detail on the left),
starting from $aud 37.28 ea ($408.4 ea. inc gst). Choose
any two colours (please specify when ordering).
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2-plait Stockwhip
from $aud 349.44 each
($ $384.38 each inc gst)
Kangaroo hide stock whip with
solid colour 2-plait thong and a
two colour 2 inch 6-plait handle
made by Michael Murphy (6 foot
pictured). Features a kangaroo
hide plaited belly and bolster and
the instantly recognisable mix of
patterns plaited on all spring steel and
cane handled 2-plait stockwhips made
by Michael Murphy. The 2-plait thong is
available in any solid colour and choose a secondary
colour to compliment the 2-toned handle. Can be ordered as matched
pairs and are available in 4ft, 5ft, 5.5ft , 6ft and 7ft lengths. 2-toned
design also available (see detail on inset picture), starting from $aud
$393.2 ea ($432.43 ea. inc gst). Choose any two colours.
murphywhips signature range
8-plait signalwhip
from $aud 229.32 each
($ 252.25 each inc gst)
8-plait solid colour kangaroo hide signal whip handmade by Michael Murphy.
Shot loaded belly with kangaroo hide plaited core and bolster. Features 2” of
sennet plaiting emerging out of the handle knot and a long three knot plaited
nylon cracker point. Available in any solid colour, although black is the most
preferred colour for these whips. Choose any second colour as a highlight to be
added into the heel knot and wrist strap (please specify when you place your
order). Available in 3ft, 4ft and 5ft lengths. 2-toned design also available (see
detail on inset picture), starting from $aud 262.08 ea ($288.29 ea. inc gst).
Choose any two colours.
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murphywhips signature range
8-plait stockwhip
from $aud $286.65 each
($ $35.29 each inc gst)
Kangaroo hide stock whip with solid colour 8-plait
thong and a two colour 2 inch 2-plait handle
made by Whipmaker - Michael Murphy. Features
a kangaroo hide plaited belly and bolster and the
instantly recognisable mix of patterns plaited on
all spring steel and cane handled 8-plait stockwhips
made by Michael Murphy. The 8-plait thong is
available in any solid colour and choose a secondary
colour to compliment the 2-toned handle. Please
specify your colour choice when placing your order.
Can be ordered as matched pairs and
are available in 4ft, 5ft, 5.5ft and
6ft lengths. 2-toned design
also available (see detail
on inset picture), starting from $aud 330.7
ea ($363.80 ea. inc
gst). Choose any two
colours (please specify
when ordering).
4-plait stockwhip
from $aud 74.72 each
($ 92.20 each inc gst)
Kangaroo hide stock whip with a 4-plait thong and
8-plait 2 inch cane and spring steel handle made
by Michael Murphy (6 foot pictured in saddle tan).
Available in solid colours only and features an all
kangaroo hide belly and bolster foundation. Can
also be ordered as matched pairs and are available in
4ft, 5ft, 5.5ft and 6ft lengths.
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bookstore
We have a huge range of books on whipcracking,
plaiting, whipmaking, tanning, Australian
history, poi spinning and martial art whips –
this is only a sample.
clare johnson roping book
$aud 30.68 each
($ 33.75 each inc gst)
Clare Johnson’s “How to Trick Rope” 320 page
softcover book is considered the best book written on trick roping. This book is based on sixty
years of Johnson’s roping experience. Advanced
cotton, poly, maguey rope skills and rope making techniques, history and tricks. Features
hand drawn sketches of hundreds of roping
techniques with easy to follow instructions.
See also the Best of Trick & Fancy Roping
DVD video.
bushcraft 9: how to make whips
$aud 4.55 each
($ 45.7 each inc gst)
60 pages by Ron Edwards.
This important book is devoted to the making
of whips. It contains the contents of four
smaller books written by Ron Edwards, fully
revised and enlarged, plus much additional
material. The first section gives instructions for a basic 8-strand whip, the second
deals with the making of fine kangaroo hide
whips. Other chapters explain the making of
bullwhips, snake whips and whips made from
pre-cut lace. Also instructions on how to plait
names in whips and plaiting designs for whip
handles.
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encyclopedia of rawhide
& leather braiding
$aud 46.75 each
($ 5.43 each inc gst)
Encyclopedia of Rawhide &
Leather Braiding 528 pages by
Bruce Grant.
A detailed and thorough study
of flat and round braiding, of
knot tying and applique and edge
braiding. This book is a must have
if you’re serious about anything to
do with plaiting, braiding, whip
making and leather craft.
braiding fine leather
$aud 36.35 each
($ 39.99 each inc gst)
Braiding Fine Leather 48
pages by David Morgan.
This book deals with the
braiding techniques of the
Australian Whipmakers. It is
a thorough study of the tools,
leathers, materials, cutting
techniques, lace preparation, round and flat braiding
techniques you need to
master in order to get
good results in any braiding task you set yourself.
bookstore
tanning skins & furs
$aud 34.22 each
($ 37.64 each inc gst)
The Complete Book of Tanning Skins and Furs by
James Churchill is 97 pages of the most comprehensive and useful text on this subject. It also
includes very detailed information on alum and
bark/vegetable tanning methods that will be of
great interest to the whip maker wanting to convert
raw hides into useful leathers like white and
redhide and so forth
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We have a huge range of books on whipcracking,
plaiting, whipmaking, tanning, Australian
history, poi spinning and martial art whips –
this is only a sample.
poi spinning book
$aud 29.95 each
($32.95 each inc GST)
Michal Kahn’s Poi Spinning Book – 44 page
soft cover book. A fantastic book filled with
over 500 illustrations cross-referenced with
detailed instructions on basic, intermediate and
advanced poi routines. Plus it has great sections
on fire spinning, choreography, inventing moves
and developing your own style, tangle solving
strategies and more...
bookstore
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the new bullwhip book
$aud 20.75 each
($22.83 each inc GST)
The New Bullwhip Book 8 pages by Andrew
Conway.
A step by step instruction book filled with illustrations on simple cracks to dramatic wraps, throws,
catches, tricks and more by bullwhip aficionado
and life member of the International Jugglers Association.
welcome to the world of poi
$aud 34.95 each
($38.45 each inc GST)
Welcome To The World Of Poi – 80
page soft cover book by Klaus Scheuermann. Details hundreds of poi spinning
techniques and routines but more importantly gives poi spinners a structure and
way of cataloguing their skills. This is so
important as it let’s you see the combinations and permutations of skills you have
yet to practice and master.
will rogers rope tricks
$aud 4.5 each
($5.96 each inc GST)
Will Rogers Rope Tricks by Frank
Dean – 52 pages. Features basic
rope techniques and advanced
two-rope skills, acrobatic roping,
knots, catches and many body
loop variations.
filipino fighting whip
$aud 29.50 each
($32.45 each inc GST)
Filipino Fighting Whip by Tom Meadows. 26 page soft
cover book on combat applications and training methods
as practiced and taught by the best fighters and whip practioners in the world. Range control techniques, sparring
drills, lots of photos and more...
whip accessories
Whip accessories to protect and maintain your whips
with. Handmade poly and nylon crackers, leather
dressings and the best whip bag available and more …
jay-el beeswax dressing 450g
$aud 20.28 each
($ 22.3 each inc gst)
450gram (net) tin of beeswax based
leather conditioner that
will not darken light
coloured leathers.
canvas whip bag
$aud 6.88 each
($ 69.07 each inc gst)
Waterproof polyester/cotton canvas whip bag.
Available in black only. Padded, lined and features
a secondary pouch for holding spare crackers, falls,
awl etc. Holds six 2” handled stock whips and has
velcro ties to hold whips in place. The perfect bag
transporting your whips and for keeping your whips
and tools in one place.
whip accessories
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kevlar whip crackers ::
0-pack
$aud 2.38 each
($3.62 each inc gst)
00% Kevlar whip cracker
– choose these hard wearing
kevlar crackers for kevlar fire
whips.
murphywhips logo tees
$aud 25.50 each
($ 28.05 each inc gst)
Murphywhips Logo Tees
– available in sizes xs,
s, m, l, xl and
xxl. Printed on
black 00% cotton Australian
made uni-sex
t-shirts that
have a UV
factor of 30+.
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whitehide whip fall – single pack
$aud 5.0 each
($ 5.6 each inc gst)
Whitehide whip fall handmade by Michael
Murphy. Much stronger than
tannery made whitehide
so a finer and longer
lasting fall results.
Also available
double pack,
$aud 9.88 each
(0.87 inc gst).
whip accessories
page  6
nylon whip crackers :: 0-pack
$aud 2.38 each
($ 3.62 each inc gst)
00% nylon whip crackers hand made by
whip maker Michael Murphy. Choose
these hard wearing nylon crackers for individual whips for the good volume and
ability to hold up to extended regular
practice sessions. Order them in colours
to suit your whip ‘s colours. If you’d like
to make your own nylon crackers, see
Whipmaking Supplies for nylon threads.
poly whip crackers :: 0-pack
$aud 2.38 each
($ 3.62 each inc gst)
00% poly whip crackers hand made by Michael Murphy.
Available in white only. Poly crackers give your whips
excellent volume are the only choice for serious double
handed whip cracking as their stiffness resists tangling
better than any other whip cracker material. If you’d like
to make your own poly crackers, see Whipmaking Supplies for poly cord.
bullwhip pendant
$aud 9.3 each
($ 0.24 each inc gst)
Sterling Silver bullwhip pendant. A perfect addition to your keychain, bracelet charms or wear it as
necklace pendant.
Latigo Whip Holster
$AUD 29.95 each
($ 32.95 each inc GST)
Our Latigo Whip Holster is made from very
soft latigo so it moulds around your whip perfectly. Will fit belts up to 2 inches wide.
dvd titles
DVD titles on whipcracking, whip repair,
trick roping, poi spinning and more
best of trick & fancy roping
$aud 29.95 each
trick & fancy roping
($ 32.95 each inc gst)
– vol one
Best of Trick & Fancy Roping DVD video
$aud 29.95 each
catalogues over 70 years history of cotton and
($ 32.95 each inc gst)
poly ropers, their tricks, horse catches and fancy
Trick & Fancy Roping - Lesson
roping. Nearly forty performers showcase a huge
One will teach you the “Flat Spin”
range of skills. If you’ve mastered basics roping
and the “Wedding Ring”. These
skills like the Flat Spin, Wedding rings, Butterfly
are cornerstone techniques used to
and Texas Skip then this video will give you a
develop complex single and double
huge range of roping challenges you can work
handed rope tricks that will chalthrough and master. See also Clare Johnson’s
lenge you later. Available in DVD
Roping Book. Available in all region coded
and VHS video formats.
DVD format
page  7
fundamental whipcracking
techniues dvd
$aud 29.95 each ($ 32.95 each inc gst)
Running time 55 minutes.
This DVD shows a progressive range of
techniques that are considered the basics by
sports whip crackers in Australia. The single
handed and double handed techniques are
introduced in the easy to follow style. You’ll
learn the cattleman’s, figure 8’s, fast figure
8’s, volleys, coachman’s and flick cracks.
single handed and double handed, timing
and plane variations are explored, as well as
more advanced techniques like the drum
roll, whoosh bang, Sydney and Queensland
flash, Queensland crossover and arrowhead
routines. The serious techniques start.
whip maintenance & repair dvd
$aud 29.95 each ($32.95 each inc gst)
Running time 60 minutes.
Fine leather whips will give many years of service if properly cared
for. To this end the techniques and skills contained herein are
designed to let you expertly care for your own whips. Venture in
to the Murphywhips whip making studio and learn about cracker
making & materials, fall making and replacement, leather cleaning
& preservation, cracker & fall tuning, repairing broken strands,
re-plaiting your whip point and more.
dvd titles
trick & fancy roping
– vol two
$aud 29.95 each
($ 32.95 each inc gst)
Trick & Fancy Roping Made Easy
- Lesson Two will teach you the basic
Vertical loop that is used to develop
the “Butterfly” and the “Texas Skip”
– also explained in this video. These
techniques are corner stone skills for
advanced roping routine challenges
you’ll tackle later. See “The best of
Trick & Fancy Roping” video or the
roping books we stock for advanced
roping routines you can master. Available in all region coded DVD format
or VHS.
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poi spinning basics dvd
$aud 29.95 each
($32.95 each inc gst)
Running time 55 minutes.
Poi Spinning Basics with Pele’s Element is
the number one Poi Spinning DVD. It completely covers all the building block poi skills.
Respected and sought after as teachers, Pele’s
Element has developed a clear, concise and
informative style of guiding people of all ages
from basic levels to advanced skills, including
fire safety and performance skills.
dvd titles
page  8
the scales of poi dvd
$aud 29.95 each
($32.95 each inc gst)
Running time 00 minutes.
By the brilliant Nick Woolsey. If you’ve been
spinning poi for some time and want to make
the step up to advanced skills, then this is the
DVD for you. This DVD is less about filling
in knowledge gaps in basic and intermediate
poi moves – more about teaching you a training mind set. A mind set that lets you explore
all the poi combinations and permutations
with the goal of pure instinctive free movement. Also features an excellent interview
with a physiotherapist on preventing injury
through smart warm up techniques and
identifying the limitations of shoulder joint
positions.
sphercular vision dvd
$aud 29.95 each
($32.95 each inc gst)
Running time 95 minutes.
Sphercular Vision DVD – great music, great
editing and tonnes of inspirational performers. Filmed in the underground style – gritty
with quality content.
no bull whipcracking
& duelling whips dvd
$aud 29.95 each
($ 32.95 each inc gst)
DVD. Running time 00 minutes.
No Bull Whipcracking demonstrates over 30
advanced double handed whip cracking routines.
This progressive study uses the skills dealt with in
the Fundamental Whipcracking Techniques video
to develop complex and intricate whip routines.
In this video you’ll learn new basic cracks like the
Tasmanian & Victorian cutbacks, breakaway and
more. Single handed and double handed, timing and
plane variations are explored with these basic cracks.
Several training routines are introduced as well as
more advanced techniques.
Duelling Whips shows how scores are accumulated
in the various disciplines that are tested in the sport
of whip cracking in Australia. The various disciplines are demonstrated and explained and show just
how challenging this unique sport can be. Actual
competition footage of Australia’s best whip crackers
showcase the best whip cracking skills to be found
anywhere
blades&tools
See our website for our complete range of Winchester
folders, fixed blade and stockman knives.
We also stock leather working tools, sharpening tools
and much more. Visit our website to see our complete
range and online ordering.
awl haft – with fid point
$aud 30.68 ea.
($33.75 ea inc gst)
Top quality awl with the best fid point for turkshead and lacing projects.
Uses replaceable fid point.
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
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adjustable aussie strander
$aud 36.9 each
($39.8 each inc gst)
Can cut lacing up to 3/8” wide.
We also stock replacement 0-packs of the long life
blades this lace cutter uses.
blades & tools
leather splitter – exclusive
to murphywhips!
$aud 540.80 ea. ($594.88 ea. inc gst)
Features:
00% Engineered Splitter
Bronze bushed roller blocks, grooved for fast lace feeding without changing blade cutting height.
6 /2” wide razor sharp 3/8” thick blade steel, the best
we’ve found in a decade of splitter manufacture.
Laser cut draw bar, with bias adjustment.
3/8” maximum blade to roller gap.
5” stainless steel roller. Machined to a fine tolerance for
even cutting hieght across entire roller length.
Splitter Blades (at $aud 98.80) sold separately as spares.
Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back!
winchester gut hook fixed
Shipping weight: 5.89 kg ea.
blade small
$aud 45.95 each
($ 50.55 each inc gst)
Surgical stainless steel blade with full tang and Ersatz Micarta inlays. Features a gut hook and is also
available in large. Comes with nylon sheath.
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www.murphywhips.com/swags.htm 
Swags – the iconic Australian canvas bedroll, made
famous by Australian pioneers and explorers. Swags
are favoured by outdoor enthusiasts who value a
comfortable ready made, weatherproof and dustproof
temporary bed. Please visit our website to see our
complete range.
swags
ridgeline swag
from $aud 29.50 each
($ 24.45 each inc gst)
Swag – “Ridgeline” model by Roman. Easy setup
hooped head end. Features a zip off top cover with
large insect (Mozzi) proof mesh section. Entry from
both sides. Made from 4oz water and rot proofed
Australian poly cotton canvas. Features a heavy duty
waterproof pvc base and high density foam mattress
with zip off removable cover. Reflective webbing on
peg down loops and hood clips. Heavy duty straps
and carry handle. Accessory pocket sewn onto base
for storage of hoop kit. Available as
Single: mattress size 2000mm x 70mm x 50mm,
King single: mattress size 240mm x 850mm x 50mm
Double: mattress size 2000mm x 60mm x 50mm.
BnS swag
from $aud 279.50 each
($ 307.45 each inc gst)
Swag – “BnS” model by Roman. The ultimate B&S
tent swag. Built in insect (Mozzi) proof mesh.
Heavy duty #0 zip runs down both sides of the
swag and around the mozzi net with two double
tab sliders allowing for entry from either side or
complete removal of top down to the foot panel so
you can watch the stars on a hot night. Made from
4oz water and rot proofed Australian poly cotton
canvas. Features a heavy duty waterproof pvc base
and high density foam mattress with zip off removable cover. Reflective webbing on peg down loops
and hood clips. Heavy duty straps and carry handle.
Accessory pocket sewn onto base for storage of
hoop kit. Available as
Single: mattress size 2000mm x 70mm x 50mm,
King single: mattress size 240mm x 850mm x 50mm
Double: mattress size 2000mm x 60mm x 50mm.
swags
page  20
tracker swag
from $aud 46.87 each
($ 508.06 each inc gst)
Swag – “Tracker” model by Aussie Outback Supplies, Australia’s number one swag manufacturer.
Designed by Australians for the harsh Australian
conditions. This is the ultimate swag – there is none
better. Supplied with hoop kit for set up as shown.
Heavy duty #0 zip runs the full length of the top
mesh and top canvas with double tab sliders per zip
allowing entry from either side or complete removal
of top down to the foot panel. The Adventure dome
style swag comes with zip out canvas and mozzi
net head panels, mesh organizer pockets, mesh
corner pockets, mesh foor panel with zip down
canvas panel and weather flap. Four setup options
– full canvas for wet weather, stargazer, full mesh
for warm nights and topless. All AOS swags are
made from 4oz Australian water and rot proofed
Australian poly cotton canvas. Features a zip off
removable, washable mattress cover. Mattress available in standard 50mm or for extra comfort choose
the 75mm thick mattress. Heavy duty straps and
carry handle. Sewn in pocket on base of swag for
storage of hoops, pegs and ropes. Available as
Single: mattress size 2000mm x 70mm x 50mm,
King single: mattress size 240mm x 850mm x 50mm
Double: mattress size 2000mm x 60mm x 50mm.
ropes&lariats
Trick ropes, Samson spot cord and hondas for making
spinning ropes, rope carry bags and lariats of many
different styles for the spinning rope purist. Visit
our website – it’s an invaluable source of videos and
books on rope customizing, history and trick roping
techniques.
samson spot cord
from $aud .53 per ft
($ .69 per ft inc gst)
Samson Spot cord –
3/8” 00% high density
cotton rope – the best
rope for making trick
ropes. Buy this Samson
spot cord by the foot at
$aud .53 per foot or in
00ft lengths for $aud
20.2.
trick roping kit
$aud 63.60 each
($ 69.96 each inc gst)
Trick roping kit – all you need to get you started.
Includes one 5ft Flat Spin/Wedding Rings trick
rope, instructional DVD and book – features basic
rope techniques and advanced two-rope skills,
acrobatic roping, knots, catches and many body
loop variations.
page  2
neil love 3/8” lariats
from $aud 89.95 each
($ 98.95 each inc gst)
Lariats in off-white nylon, blue and red poly ropes.
Our range of Neil Love 3/8” diameter lariats are the
best we offer. Both nylon and poly ropes are aged
on the ground – guaranteeing superb lariats that
won’t kink. They feature a standard tied loop with
a leather burner and are available in 30ft and 35ft
lengths – red poly is only available in 30ft lengths.
Choose these ropes for your ultimate trick or working rope – want to know
more about customizing
and breaking in your rope?
See the “Charro Roping
Book”, “Will Rogers Rope
Tricks” or “Rope Tricks” by
Clare Johnson.
20ft leather burner trick rope
$aud 39.47 each
($43.42 each inc gst)
20ft Spotcord Trick Rope with a leather burner
– this is the rope to use to master the wedding
rings. Learn these skills
and more on DVD “ Vol 
– Trick & Fancy Roping
Made Easy”. This trick rope
is made from 00% cotton
red spot Samson cord – the
best trick rope material
there is.
ropes & lariats
stockyard lariats
from $aud 34.95 each
($ 38.45 each inc gst)
Affordable work lariats featuring a standard tied
loop with a leather burner. Pictured is the standard
30ft. See our website for more lariats we offer, like
the Stockyard Lariat – an inexpensive versatile
medium lay poly rope in white. We also offer a 25ft
Kids Lariat in blue poly, a 30ft stiff Manilla Rope
Lariat and the best 30ft Poly Lariat in this affordable range – a hard wearing rope for everyday roping. All these ropes are designed for cattle work but
are an affordable alternative for trick roping. Break
in, customize your new rope and learn new rope
tricks on the DVD
Trick & Fancy Roping and the Best
of Trick & Fancy
Roping DVD.
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www.murphywhips.com/ropes_&_lariats.htm 
lariat carry bag
$aud 79.50 each
($87.45 each inc gst)
Dark blue padded nylon rope & lariat carry bag.
Keeps 3-4 ropes coiled and neatly stored
– 8” diameter.
trick ropes
uick release honda
$aud 0.95 each
($ 2.05 each inc gst)
Rig your stockyard and working ropes with
the metal Quick Release Honda to release
catches after you’ve got up close and personal.
trick ropes
maguey rope – 60ft
$aud 69.95 each
($76.95 each inc gst)
Maguey Rope from Mexico – 60 feet of Medium Grade Maguey,
No hondas are tied on these ropes on account of the many popular
styles used in Maguey trick roping. As your roping skills evolve so
does your roping style. The Mexican style is slow and very graceful
and uses the heavy Maguey rope.
leather burner
$aud 5.46 each
($6.0 each inc gst)
Leather Burner – tie it on either spot
cord, poly or nylon trick ropes with a
fine thread like artificial sinew. Moulded
with the tie holes pre-punched. Leather
burners provide friction without weight
required for tricks like wedding rings
that the brass hondas are less suited for.
brass honda – medium
$aud 8.84 each
($9.72 each inc gst)
Brass Honda – our medium honda weighs 43grams
.5oz). This is fraction lighter than the honda we use
on our 24ft Texas Skip spot cord rope. If you find the
H05 too heavy, then this honda is the one to experiment with next.
page  22
nylon breakaway honda
$aud 9.90 each
($0.89 each inc gst)
Rig your stockyard and practice ropes with the Nylon
Breakaway Honda for your roping practice sessions.
The rope will pull free after each catch is made saving
you getting up close and personal to remove your rope.
poi and kevlar
wicking
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cathedral poi head pair
$aud 55.90 each
($6.49 each inc gst)
Cathedral wick fire poi head pairs – each 2” × 2”
cube head contains 8ft of /8” 2” wide kevlar wick.
Features a blind mounted stainless eye bolt so no
metal other than the attachment ring is exposed.
For experienced poi spinners and performers only.
Fire Poi or any other fire props are not toys! Adult
supervision and eye protection for non-professionals are strongly recommended.
poi and kevlar wicking
practice poi
$aud 69.50 each
($76.45 each inc gst)
Soft head practice poi pair that approximate the
action of our cathedral wick fire poi. They feature
quick linked stainless steel cable leashes and leather
finger grips – the same we build all our poi rigs
with. So you only need one set of poi leashes as you
can swap the practice poi heads for cathedral wicks
with the stainless steel quick links in seconds.
Available in yellow only – the same colour as kevlar
wicking. Poi length – measure in inches (” equals
2.5cm) from the back of your armpit to the palm
centre of your out-stretched hand. Choosing Poi
length - measure in inches (” equals 2.5cm) from
the back of your armpit to the palm centre of your
out-stretched hand. Our lengths are 24”(60cm),
26”(65cm), 28”(70cm), 30”(75cm) and 32”(80cm).
poi leash pair
$aud 49.50 each
($54.45 each inc gst)
Poi leash pair made from stainless steel 7 × 7
2.0mm cable. Feature /8” (3mm) stainless steel
oval and delta quick links, swivel and double loop
leather grips. The universality of the quick links
means any poi head you practice or perform with
can be attached and detached in seconds. These
are the same poi leash pairs all our poi rigs come
standard with. Poi leash length – measure in inches
(” equals 2.5cm) from the back of your armpit to
the palm centre of your out-stretched hand. Deduct
the length of your favourite poi head – our cathedral and practice poi heads are 3” (75mm) long for
instance. Length: 2” (53cm), 23” (58cm) 25” (63cm)
27” (68cm) and 29” (73cm).
page  23
www.murphywhips.com/poi_and_kevlar_wicking.htm 
Visit our website to view our extensive range of fire poi, poi accessories,
kevlar wicking and braided rope – this is just a sample.
Poi and Kevlar Wicking
fire poi kit
$aud 85.50 each
($204.05 each inc gst)
Our fire poi kit contains our practice poi rig plus a
pair of cathedral fire poi wick heads - interchangable with our universal stainless steel quick linked
cable leashes. A fire blanket for safe fire poi practice
and performing and the best instructional poi dvd
there is.
For experienced poi spinners and performers only.
Fire Poi or any other fire props are not toys! Adult
supervision and eye protection for non-professionals are strongly recommended.
Choosing poi length – measure in inches (” equals
2.5cm) from the back of your armpit to the palm
centre of your out-stretched hand. Our lengths
are 24”(60cm), 26”(65cm), 28”(70cm), 30”(75cm)
and 32”(80cm). Always choose a longer poi over a
shorter one if your measurement is halfway between
two of our lengths.
poi and kevlar
wicking
kevlar wick
from $aud 9.50 per linear meter
(from $0.45m inc gst)
Kevlar wicking in 2” (50mm), 2 ½” (65mm) and
4” (00mm) widths. All our kelvar wicking is ⅛”
(3.2mm) thick – not 1⁄16” (.6mm) so you use half
as much when building or rebuilding any given fire
prop. To rebuild a pair of your cathedral poi heads
order 3m (8ft) of 2” kevlar wicking and re-use the
stainless eye-bolts. If you want bigger flame order 2
½” wicking instead.
Oval Quick Link
$aud 3.95 each
($4.35 each inc gst)
Stainless steel /8” (3mm) oval quick link. Use
this quick link to join your poi head to the
leash end terminating with a swivel. Won’t
deform out of shape like split rings do and are
infinitely quicker to attach and detach poi
heads with.
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