Whip

A whip (the common name for what we call a bullwhip) is an exotic, one-handed melee weapon that only does non-lethal damage.

Description
The whip is a long, flexible, braided leather cord which tapers gradually from the handle to the tip. The handle is either thick braided leather or leather-covered wood and is 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30cm) long. When stretched to full length, the whip can be up to 20 feet (6 meters) long. An optional tassel of horsehair or twine on the end (called a cracker) will amplify the sound of whip. An average heavy mace costs 1gp and weighs 2lbs (0.9kg).

Use
The whip can only damage creatures not wearing armor or without tough natural armor. It is a melee weapon with reach, giving it an effective range of 15 feet (4.5 meters). Unlike other reach weapons, it can attack adjacent opponents as well. Whips can be used to trip an opponent and they are particularly good at disarming. However, it takes special training and practice to use a whip effectively and without hurting yourself, therefore it is considered an exotic weapon.