This bullwhip is well constructed with a finely cut 12 plait kangaroo overlay. It is a lighter whip than the standard American pattern, with the balance closer to that of the Australian stock whip. It has a fast action. The 10 foot length is measured from the butt to the end of the braid, not including the fall. Hand crafted in Australia by Terry Jacka. A whip maintenance kit is supplied with this whip, consisting of a spare fall, 5 crackers and a 6 oz. tub of Pecard Leather Dressing, with directions for fall and cracker replacement.