Old Time Navy Cat -- A modern interpretation

In 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.
In 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.

This refinement was rarely, if ever, actually used in the British fleet. [When they did bother, actually, the Fleet used "baise", -- a form of cheap felt] We make this in both 36" (pictured) and 48" lengths (not shown).

The soft-handled traditional version of the Navy Cat is NOT a particularly powerful instrument. It takes a Boatswain's Mate's skill and strength to make it bruise, crush, cut and abrade skin so that a dozen strokes "well laid on" made a “red shirt”. In OUR reality two dozen probably NOT constitutes a breach of the peace -- or of the relationship!

However, The STIFF handle version MIGHT be.

A customer wrote to say:
"I just received my Navy cat that I ordered! DAMN what a handsome implement. It is all you said and more. Thanks so much for all the helpful information you provided. J"

Another customer said:
"I just wanted to say thank you for your wonderful products. I'm completely delighted with both the Hemp Cat & the Strap... they definitely look and feel very old-world; very classical. Which I adore.
The Hemp Cat, especially, is a ... unique addition to my collection, in the way of filling its own distinct sensation-niche. LF"