[quote=Cheyenne]A surprising source is Etsy. You need to be careful of buying from people who make their own products instead of people who buy in bulk and set up stores. But, I've had nothing but great experiences receiving thoughtfully made implements from small suppliers, probably working from their homes. Local fetish conventions that have vendor areas have also been superior to more commercialized businesses. [/quote]
Yes, I've seen some interesting stuff on Etsy although I agree that you need to be selective........Ebay can be a good source too. Years ago we got a vintage Lochgelly Tawse on Ebay. Much like this one.....https://www.ebay.ca/itm/355497687964?itmmeta=01HQT67Q65AX0T2E9S5QRE93AD&hash=item52c5503b9c:g:CKgAAOSwtmFl3iVk&itmprp=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwI1oMXoExA40fTXcxUtZ%2B91gh%2FbxSIPpf88UbWbhjicBKrOqOuwPVzhl7eOacVZ2cXrmZQTUxLYLdCJeoNK2P2Xt8IdniwRKSXrRQLXwRvr8tdWrtTt0l%2FVmrmCMaCu6vkJH9PuMjg39%2B6jWPXFdo1KYWmiATQZ84GhX3bpzYsgdn4MrbpqhREJHBJXj7SRkHuqEti8dhzDUT08vL95phTC%2BYIMvcpx7oZ75H95QgYu4Tn3tzznZfPEjtYf2TosD5Q%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5Lznsa-Yw
It's a fearsome implement when swung with some force. The leather is incredibly hard and dense. :eek:
I recall there was an active NYC Domme on MF named Mistress Wynter who was something of a tawse aficionado/.specialist. Her reviews often mentioned her fondness for these implements and she would often add comments when the topic came up.
