Sjambok - 54"

In Africa, the Sjambok (Sham-Bawk) is a cattle prod, whip, riding crop, and a means of self-protection. Unlike most Western-style whips, the Sjambok is not plaited from thin leather thongs. Instead, it is carved whole out of very thick Hippopotamus hide. Its considerable reach, lightning speed, and devastating impact have given it a reputation as a sure defense against deadly snakes. The Sjambok is swung like a rod or stick, not cracked like a conventional Western-style whip, so the weight, speed, and flexibility of the Sjambok’s lash does all the work; very little skill is required to wield it effectively.

Today Hippo hide is pretty scarce and not commercially viable, so Cold Steel has made a synthetic version of the classic Sjambok. The thick, beefy lash is injection molded from a synthetic polymer and equipped with a soft, comfortable Kray-Ex handle designed to resemble braided leather. This synthetic Sjambok rivals the look and performance of even the most expensive originals. The Cold Steel Sjambok 54 offers the classic design with modern synthetic durability, making it a dependable choice for outdoor and utility use. What's more, since it's made entirely from super tough plastic it's impervious to the elements and will never break, crack, shrink, or mildew like leather is prone to do.

Keep a Sjambok handy in your vehicle. Lay it across the dash, stash it behind the seat, or toss it in the bed, trunk or boot. Hang one on the wall near the door of your home, shop, barn, coop, or kennel. And don't forget to loop one over your saddle horn every time you go riding; the Sjambok is sure to be the most useful and effective whip you have ever owned. For shoppers searching for a sjambok for sale, this synthetic model combines the traditional Sjambok design with durable, weather-resistant construction.

Overall Length: 54"
Handle: 10-1/4"
Wt: 15.1 oz

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