Penny: Bamboo Cane
Bamboo Cane from Stockroom.com
This cane was an extreme disappointment. I got it because I’d been wanting a hooked cane, which in my opinion just looks more elegant than the usual straight cane. So when I saw this item on JT’s Stockroom, I ordered it immediately. (Beware the impulse buy!) When the box arrived I was so excited that I ripped it open in my hallway and dumped the contents on the floor.
Imagine my disappointment when from the pile of invoices, free porn passes, coupons, and bubble wrap I pulled a novelty cane. That’s right. This “sex toy” is nothing more than a cheap bamboo novelty cane. You may have seen them at Boswell’s where they’re sold as joke gifts for those turning sixty. Cautiously optimistic I picked the cane up and gave it a few experimental swings. A dull woosh evaporated that optimism, replacing it with discontent. This, in turn, became revulsion when I discovered the jagged metal tip on the business end. Ouch! So not only was the toy a dud–it was downright unsafe!
I suppose I could have covered the tip with plastic or demoved it and sanded down the end, but when a toy is so overpriced (if you want one, grab it at a party shop for a buck), I don’t expect to have to break out my DIY kit just to bring it up to code. I’ve never felt so dismal over any sex toy I’ve ever purchased. Most of the items I’ve gotten from JT’s Stockroom I’ve found to be of at least middling quality and I sincerely hope that someone got fired for this blunder. As you may know, JT’s just took over Stormy Leather, a San Francisco-based company specializing in high quality/high cost kinky attire.
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Penny Barber
http://www.naughtylittleswitch.com
http://www.darkplay.net
Michelle & Nikki: Blindfold
Nikki has a cold stiff paddle with soft fur on one side, and Michelle has an inflatable blindfold. That’s all the toys those two need for some screaming hot orgasms! 5:31 min. video
Penny & Face: Spank
Penny has a new leather paddle that she hasn’t broken in yet. She invites a favorite girlfriend, Face, over to try it out. Just to make it a bit more painful, Face makes Penny use a butt plug during the spanking. 8:26 min. video
Red Baton
Name of Product: Heavy Red Fiberglass Cane, Rubber Handle (B873)
Product Description: A heavy-duty rod suited to the repertoire of a riot police officer
Price (approximate): $17.50
Where purchased: JT’s Stockroom
Overall recommendation: 
I’m not sure why anyone would call this heavy baton a cane. Maybe a rod or a brain basher, but not a cane. It’s almost easier to swing the awkward, inflexible thing like a bat. The problem with the “cane” is that there’s no in-between impact level: either the bottom can’t feel it or it’s bashing her to bits. It completely lacks the stinginess of the usual rattan cane and the weight would be better suited to a paddle or even a light flogger.
The item’s near uselessness in the dungeon is disappointing, as it’s very well-crafted. The cherry red color is absolutely gorgeous and the rubber grip and stopper are well-affixed and comfortable. Cheap as it is, you may still want to save your money–unless you’re with an extremely heavy masochist into no-holds-barred beatings.
Classy Cane
Name of Product: Delrin Cane w/ Hardwood (B130)
Product Description: An elegant, durable cane
Price (approximate): $77 - $84
Where purchased: JT’s Stockroom
Overall recommendation:
The attractive hand-carved Cocobola hardwood handle on this Delrin cane provides a nicely weighted, comfortable grip. It is beautiful to look at and can provide a spectrum of sensations from tame to extreme.
While I haven’t personally shelled out for this lovely little toy, one of the dungeons I work at has both the 24” and 30” versions. The House Mistress says they’ve been in use for years and neither shows even the slightest bit of wear. The rods are still as firm and strong as ever, the handles comfortable and firmly attached. And of course I know first hand how often they’re used.
While the toy may be a bit pricey–especially for a cane–its elegance alone is enough to justify the expense. But just in case you’re not as aesthetically wowed as I was, just know you’re getting a quality toy as well!
Bud’s Wicked Leather Strap
Name of Product: Leather Belt Strap
Product Description: Cruel, Belt-like Strap
Price (approximate): $40
Where purchased: Bud’s Wicked Leather
Overall recommendation:
While this strap isn’t actually called the Leather Belt Strap (rather, it’s nameless), I was one of those kids who got punished with my dad’s leather belt and this thing bears a resemblance while being at least twice as cruel. I.e. if you or your lover also had cruel parents, this thing can be great for a mind fuck. The leather is significantly heavier than that of a belt, but it has a belt-like, pointed tip and the perforations are reminiscent of those used to secure a buckle.
Rubber Flogger
Name of Product: Rubber Tawse
Product Description: Small flogger with rubber falls and a wooden, bead handle
Price (approximate): $20
Where purchased: Frugal Domme
Overall recommendation:
What first attracted me to this little flogger was the cost. Something comparable in one of the bigger BDSM toy stores would easily be twice the price. Yay for the Frugal Domme! What kept me interested was how pretty it is and what made me buy it was the excellent design. The handle is not only attractive, but very comfortable to hold–especially for women with smaller hands. In addition, the falls are well-cut with attractively angled ends.
This baby is as versatile as it is pretty. When I got it, the rubber made me think of genitorture and indeed it is good for that. The wide, flat falls are arranged in a row, which means they’re easy to keep in line to target your playmate’s sweet spot. Of course, you can also allow them to spread out for flogging elsewhere. Because they’re rubber, the falls are easy to clean and have a certain bite to them that warm leather just can’t duplicate. If you intend to use the flogger for genitorture, you might want to keep in mind that the falls are pretty heavy, which gives them a pleasant thud, but means you need to be light-handed in your approach.
This toy has quickly become one of my most beloved floggers. I highly recommend it–especially for the price!