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Old Time Navy CatsIn the days of Wooden Ships and Iron Men, discipline was harsh -- maintained by the noose and the Cat. For all practical purposes, this is that Cat. Three feet long with tresses of 1/4” diameter blond manila rope, with authentic sailor’s knots to form the knobs of the unstiffened and unwrapped handle. Aboard the 19th century British ships, the tress ends were merely cut off and allowed to fray. Ours have been securely bound with "whippings" because, while the original item was only used for a dozen or so strokes and then tossed overboard -- ours is built to last. K056 A
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a somewhat more elaborate "Hollywood" version, we have stiffened
the handle for accuracy and ease of use. To protect the hand from rope
splinters, the handle is covered in red leather in accordance
with the mid-19th century literary tradition.
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We looked for this material for quite some time ... real Hemp fiber rope. As another expression of the Old Navy Cat modernized for the 21st Century, this fiber is softer and more moderate as cat material, in a natural grayish color. No "splinters" no scratching -- it's a very different feel. Can also be made with a covered handle.
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36" long
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Hemp - Soft Handle | Moderate | $135. | K059 | ||
36"
long
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Manila - Soft Handle | Severe | $125. | K056 | ||
36"
long
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Manila - Covered handle | Extreme | $185. | K057 | ||
48"
long
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Manila - Covered handle | Extreme | $225. | K058 |
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