This is a most unusal hunting whip. It is hand crafted from the bone handle to the popper. The neck is securely threaded, the collar appears to be a copper finish over metal, the shaft, measuring 24" from the handle to the receiver is of wood and appears to be Ash, but we aren't sure about this. The thong is hand braided and is 6' long excluding the popper. The entire whip is strong, each section securely attached to the other. It would make a wonderful gift for the foxhunter or to someone who would use it as home decor.