EN Submarine Qualified wrote:
There were several things that were 'fitted' to my butt. straps, belts, bare hands, etc. I knew I was in for it when issued the order "go get a switch". Had to go out and cut or break a branch from a tree for use on the occasion. Weeping Willow switches were unsuitable as not stiff enough and were rejected so had to go get another. Must have been effective since I remember it for some 80 years.
That's the one thing that I never had to cut or get used on me.
My kids step dad used a razor strop.
When he died, that's the one thing my youngest son wanted. It's h*****g in his entry closet.