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Pretty cool and looks great! We'll be interested to know if it curls.

You can pretty much bank on the fact that it won't tear. That kind of leather is incredibly strong.

I had to do a...

Yep, both are kangaroo. That was my first and last bullwhip once I finish the handle... Cutting 14 tapered and connected strands around a circle was nerve wracking. So, it's stock whips and dog...

There is quite a bit of stretch around the edges of those hides, especially around the neck arms and backside. Go around the edges and pre-strech the skin a bit and you can how these areas differ.
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