How Well Do You Know The History of The Wild West?

Which material were cowboys’ lassos made from?

In addition to their rifles and pistols, cowboys also typically carried with them a rope or lasso which could be used as a weapon as well. The tightly twisted rope is also known as a lariat, and it is made from rawhide.

This type of rope even has a Hondo on top and a small loop in which when one end is passed through it, then a small loop, called Hondo, becomes formed. The rope can be a deadly weapon in the possession of a skilled cowboy; it was also used to keep a herd in line and protect animals from predators.