Sjambok

A sporting derivative of the traditional Southern African item, designed and built with the highest degree of control in mind. Shot-loaded leather core, 8-strand belly in thickish roo and a fine, 20-strand overlay in the thinnest skin for a slender, 5mm point. £315.

Smaller 16-strand version without the plaited belly. Butt diameter is around three-quarters of an inch and the point thickness a shade under a quarter. £210.