{"product_id":"gourd-stainless-steel-kirin-whip","title":"Kirin Whip | Gourd Stainless Steel Chain Whip","description":"\u003c!-- GOURD KIRIN WHIP · 304 STAINLESS STEEL — PRODUCT DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003c!-- Paste this whole block into Shopify product description via the \u003c \u003e (HTML source) button --\u003e\n\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Cinzel:wght@400;600;700\u0026amp;family=EB+Garamond:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;1,400\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.gsw-wrap{font-family:'EB Garamond',serif;color:#2C1F0A;line-height:1.75;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 16px;}\n.gsw-wrap *{box-sizing:border-box;}\n.gsw-hero-img{margin:0 0 4px;overflow:hidden;}\n.gsw-hero-img img{width:100%;display:block;}\n.gsw-hero-line{text-align:center;padding:30px 20px 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src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/5074\/1835\/files\/1_3c04521b-d0a5-4055-b2c8-065e99dc4bb4.jpg?v=1780498036\" alt=\"Gourd Kirin Whip in 304 stainless steel\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-hero-line\"\u003eGourd Chain. Stainless Steel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"gsw-hero-sub\"\u003e\n    A 304 stainless-steel chain shaped link by link like a string of gourds — a Chinese symbol of fortune and good luck.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"gsw-blurb\"\u003e\n    Every link is forged in the shape of a \u003cstrong\u003egourd\u003c\/strong\u003e — pinched at the waist, full at the ends — so the whole chain reads as a chain of little gourds. In China the gourd (húlu) is a beloved emblem of\n    \u003cspan class=\"gsw-highlight\"\u003eFORTUNE \u0026amp; GOOD LUCK\u003c\/span\u003e\n    , which makes this whip as much a keepsake as a tool.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"gsw-blurb\"\u003e\n    The chain is made from \u003cstrong\u003e304 stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same food- and medical-grade alloy used in surgical tools and kitchenware. It's \u003cem\u003ecorrosion-resistant, rust-proof, and hypoallergenic\u003c\/em\u003e, polished to a clean bright finish that won't tarnish with handling. A whip built to stay bright through years of practice.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- horizontal video, embedded --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-video\"\u003e\n    \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PPmteytRvKg\" title=\"Gourd 304 Stainless Steel Kirin Whip in motion\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-sec-label\"\u003eWHY THIS WHIP\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"gsw-sec-title\"\u003eBright, Lucky, Built to Last\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-features\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-feature\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-feature-icon\"\u003e◆ 01\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-feature-title\"\u003eGourd Links\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-feature-body\"\u003eEach link forged in a gourd shape — a Chinese symbol of fortune and good luck, distinctive in the hand and the eye.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-feature\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-feature-icon\"\u003e◆ 02\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-feature-title\"\u003e304 Stainless\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-feature-body\"\u003eFood- and medical-grade steel: rust-proof, corrosion-resistant, hypoallergenic, and bright for years.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-feature\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-feature-icon\"\u003e◆ 03\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-feature-title\"\u003e8-Stage Taper\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-feature-body\"\u003eThe chain steps down through eight stages for smooth, flowing power from grip to tip.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 8-STAGE TAPER --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-taper\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-taper-title\"\u003e8-STAGE TAPER\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-taper-bar\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-taper-seg\" style=\"height:100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-taper-seg\" style=\"height:89%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-taper-seg\" style=\"height:78%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-taper-seg\" style=\"height:67%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-taper-seg\" style=\"height:56%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-taper-seg\" style=\"height:45%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-taper-seg\" style=\"height:34%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-taper-seg\" style=\"height:23%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-taper-labels\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eHANDLE END (thickest)\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan\u003eTIP END (finest)\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-taper-cap\"\u003e\n      The chain steps down through 8 stages — heaviest near the handle for control, finest near the tip to accelerate the crack. Eight smooth transitions for clean, uninterrupted flow.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-show\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/5074\/1835\/files\/2_b1e369db-79c8-4e88-88c5-1e3d613c78bf.jpg?v=1780498036\" alt=\"Detail of the gourd-shaped stainless steel chain and handle\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-show-cap\"\u003e\n      Every Kirin Whip has four parts: handle + chain + whip head + cracker. Handle style can be chosen to your taste.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-show\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/5074\/1835\/files\/4_eaeab270-4eee-465b-90f5-531d8e16606d.jpg?v=1780498036\" alt=\"Close view of the gourd-shaped links\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-show-cap\"\u003e\n      The Gourd links — pinched at the waist, full at the ends, like a string of little gourds.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-divider\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gsw-divider-glyph\"\u003e❖\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-accordion\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"gsw-acc-item\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Sizes\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-acc-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThree weight options, each with its own chain length and overall feel. All measurements are total assembled dimensions, shown in both lb\/ft and kg\/m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-scroll-hint\"\u003e← swipe table →\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-table-scroll\"\u003e\n          \u003ctable class=\"gsw-table\"\u003e\n            \u003cthead\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWEIGHT\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCHAIN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWHIP HEAD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCRACKER\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHANDLE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOVERALL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003c\/thead\u003e\n            \u003ctbody\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"wt\"\u003e1.76 lb (0.8 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.76 ft (1.45 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.97 ft (0.6 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.64 ft (0.5 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.9 in (0.2 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.02 ft (2.75 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"wt\"\u003e1.98 lb (0.9 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.92 ft (1.5 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.97 ft (0.6 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.64 ft (0.5 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.9 in (0.2 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.19 ft (2.8 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"wt\"\u003e2.20 lb (1.0 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.09 ft (1.55 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.30 ft (0.7 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.64 ft (0.5 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.9 in (0.2 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.68 ft (2.95 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n          \u003c\/table\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"gsw-table-notes\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\"jin\" refers to the Chinese market catty (1 jin = 0.5 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eTotal weight = handle + chain + whip head + cracker\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eLengths and weights are measured by hand, so slight variation is normal — please refer to the actual item (±0.8 in \/ ±2 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"gsw-acc-item\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-acc-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eYour whip arrives \u003cstrong\u003efully assembled\u003c\/strong\u003e — handle, chain, whip head and cracker already connected. Crack it the moment you unbox it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"gsw-pkg-list\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Gourd Stainless Steel Kirin Whip\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready to use\n            \u003cspan class=\"gsw-pkg-sub\"\u003e(handle + stainless steel chain + whip head + cracker)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Ultra-soft Dyneema whip head\u003c\/strong\u003e — the soft-woven version used by top Chinese masters\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 × Dyneema replacement crackers\u003c\/strong\u003e — pre-cut, ready to install\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Pair of training gloves\u003c\/strong\u003e — protect your grip while learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Cracker-removal knife\u003c\/strong\u003e + \u003cstrong\u003e1 × installation needle\u003c\/strong\u003e — for swapping worn crackers and threading new heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"gsw-acc-item\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eWhich Weight Should I Choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-acc-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"gsw-guide-p\"\u003eIf you're \u003cstrong\u003enew to the chain whip\u003c\/strong\u003e, anything around \u003cstrong\u003e1 kg (2 jin) or lighter\u003c\/strong\u003e is a comfortable place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"gsw-guide-p\"\u003eThis whip suits \u003cstrong\u003eboth beginners learning the basics and experienced practitioners running full routines\u003c\/strong\u003e — it's a genuine all-rounder, not a beginner-only tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"gsw-guide-p\"\u003eWant to dig deeper into picking a weight and whip type for you?\n          \u003ca class=\"gsw-guide-link\" href=\"https:\/\/kirinwhip.com\/pages\/buyers-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRead our Buyer's Guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"gsw-acc-item\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eAbout 304 Stainless Steel\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-acc-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e304 is the most widely used grade of stainless steel — the same \u003cstrong\u003efood- and medical-grade\u003c\/strong\u003e alloy found in surgical instruments, cookware and kitchen sinks. It's chosen for being \u003cstrong\u003ecorrosion-resistant, rust-proof and hypoallergenic\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eFor a whip, that means a chain that stays \u003cstrong\u003ebright and clean through years of handling and sweat\u003c\/strong\u003e — it won't tarnish, and it's gentle on the skin. A polished finish that keeps its shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails class=\"gsw-acc-item\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eAbout the Gourd Symbol\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-acc-body\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eIn Chinese culture the gourd (húlu) sounds like the words for \u003cstrong\u003e\"fortune\" and \"blessing,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e so it has long been a symbol of \u003cstrong\u003egood luck, prosperity and protection\u003c\/strong\u003e. You'll see it carved into charms, hung in homes, and carried for good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eShaping the chain link by link into gourds carries that meaning into the whip — a piece that's as much a lucky keepsake as a training tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-divider\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gsw-divider-glyph\"\u003e❖\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-founder\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-founder-label\"\u003e⚔ A NOTE FROM THE FOUNDER\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gsw-founder-body\"\u003e\n      \"The gourd chain is one of my favorites to make — bright, lucky, and a joy to swing. Stainless steel keeps it shining for years, and that string-of-gourds shape always draws a second look. Every one leaves our Dengfeng workshop hand-inspected. If it doesn't run smooth, we don't ship it.\"\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-founder-sig\"\u003e\n      — YILE CHANG\n      \u003cspan\u003eBringing the Kirin Whip overseas · Dengfeng, China\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gsw-cta\"\u003e\n    Hand-forged and hand-assembled in \u003cstrong\u003eDengfeng, China\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    — at the foot of Mount Song, home of the Shaolin Temple.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Kirin Whip","offers":[{"title":"1.76 lb (0.8 kg) \/ Alloy Dragon \u0026 Black Rubber (Fixed Handle)","offer_id":42550985162827,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.76 lb (0.8 kg) \/ Alloy Dragon \u0026 Red Rubber (Fixed Handle)","offer_id":42550985195595,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.76 lb (0.8 kg) \/ Dual-Color Rubber (Fixed 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