This paddle delivers a moderate whom to it’s target… and the doubled leather makes a nice loud smack. We hand craft these paddles from top quality 13-15 oz harness leather… That’s heavy leather, over 3/16in thick. This leather is vegetable tanned and has a beautiful full grain and a very nice feel. All edges are beveled, burnished and treated with our custom formulated leather conditioner. The loop is made from 8 oz (1/8in) black leather and tied with two True Lover’s Knots.