This cat o' nine tails whip, also known as a scourge whip, is fully functional. The cat o' nine tails is a multi-tailed whip made of genuine leather that measures 21 inches in length. The history of the cat o' nine tails whip began as a tool for severe corporal punishment in the Royal Navy and British Army, as well as a form of judicial punishment in the United Kingdom and other countries. This cat o' nine tails whip is available for purchase and serves as a great conversation starter.