About the Whipmaker

Whips are my passion. It all started for me when I was twelve and went to the cinema to watch Raiders of the Lost Ark. I was deeply impressed with how Indiana Jones skillfully used his whip as a tool to disarm the bad guy on an early scene. I was hooked for life. A few days later I was playing with a rope whip that my dad made for me. It was my first whip and I used it a lot to play Indy until it finally worn out.

Many years passed before I was able to order my first Indy whip, made by David Morgan. When it arrived, I readily admired the craftsmanship and skill involved in making it. It was then that I got inspired to try my hand at whip making. I purchased all the books available on the subject, including David Morgan’s books Whips and Whipmaking and Braiding Fine Leather. Armed with all the knowledge I could gather, I started making my first whip. Soon after I wanted to improve it and make another, and then another. Making whips and improving my skills became my obsession, always trying to imitate the work of the great master.

I have been lucky enough to receive a lot of help throughout years from David Morgan, who was always extremely generous and patient in answering my endless questions on the phone. The knowledge I received from him proved to be invaluable and fundamental in improving my whip making skills and understanding of bullwhip history, dynamics and construction.

But without a doubt, the ultimate experience for me as a whip maker and Indy fan was being able to finally meet David Morgan in person and spend some days in his shop learning directly from him. I learned a lot about whips and whip making, and most of all: about the whip he created, the Indy whip. He was kind enough to show me everything, from start to finish, step by step how he crafts his whips. I even got to keep a whip that I made under his supervision. I will be forever grateful to him for this unique experience.

My background as a graphic designer helped me and influenced the way I approach this art. Combining hard work with perseverance proved fundamental in achieving excellence in my work. I am a consummate perfectionist, and I pay the utmost attention to detail. Each and every whip I make is patiently handcrafted with care, passion and love.

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