Brettafett
Well-Known Member
BK Roughwear 23380
Seal Liberty horsehide with medium brown knit and thread. I like the olive drab thread also, but I think medium brown is more authentic for this model.
Received this jacket a few months ago and have worn it on and off, as much as possible. This is a great jacket!
Probably my favourite Roughwear repro of all time (and I've had a FEW beauts!) It fits perfectly and to my eye at least, drapes and fits, like a WW2 A-2 should.
I have never seen an original 23380 in person, but I have seen other original RWs. I do know that BK has at least one original in their collection, and have tried to copy the details meticulously. To my eye, BK have nailed the 23380 perfectly.
Size is a 42 long (a bit more to the sleeves). At 5’11 72kgs/ 158 pounds, 40” chest and athletic build, this jacket is how I want an A-2 to fit.
I’ll call this a ‘classic’ WW2 fit, with a wee bit of room for a light layer. Not super trim, not at all baggy. Perfect lengths for me, so when I lift my arms, the cuffs don’t ride up to my elbows (also accounts for some loss of length, due to creasing over time).
Measurements (approx):
SHOULDERS - 18”
PIT TO PIT FRONT - 22”
PIT TO PIT BACK - 22.25”
SLEEVE, from shoulder to end of cuff - 26.5”
BACK LENGTH - 25.75”
I'm a big fan of BK's Liberty horsehide. One thing that frustrated me, was that I could not find a repro that was the same mid-brown chocolatey colour of so many originals I've seen (examples of originals RWs below). Generally find darker browns, or reddy seal browns, besides the russet shades.
Here, BK's Seal Liberty hits a home run! I love the colour and the grain/ character is outstanding. This mid-brown hue, appears just like of so many WW2 original A-2's I seen.
The hide simply oozes grain, and even though its still to be broken in properly, it already exhibits tons of character. This jacket is going to look incredible in a few years time!
Knits are nice and tight, and feel more robust than some other top-tier makers. Its hard to accurately show knit colour in the pics. This mid-brown knit matches the seal Liberty very well, ( I also like the slightly darker WW2 brown kit. Both appear WW2-accurate).
Talon Zipper, although not a original dead stock M-40 ‘Sunray’ Talon, is still a Talon and more than up to the job.
Stitching is impeccable, and workmanship is top notch.
I'll be holding on to this one. After numerous high-end repro A-2s; GWs, ELCs, etc… can honestly say, BK’s jackets are right up there with any of the above. These jackets come second to none!
Seal Liberty horsehide with medium brown knit and thread. I like the olive drab thread also, but I think medium brown is more authentic for this model.
Received this jacket a few months ago and have worn it on and off, as much as possible. This is a great jacket!
Probably my favourite Roughwear repro of all time (and I've had a FEW beauts!) It fits perfectly and to my eye at least, drapes and fits, like a WW2 A-2 should.
I have never seen an original 23380 in person, but I have seen other original RWs. I do know that BK has at least one original in their collection, and have tried to copy the details meticulously. To my eye, BK have nailed the 23380 perfectly.
Size is a 42 long (a bit more to the sleeves). At 5’11 72kgs/ 158 pounds, 40” chest and athletic build, this jacket is how I want an A-2 to fit.
I’ll call this a ‘classic’ WW2 fit, with a wee bit of room for a light layer. Not super trim, not at all baggy. Perfect lengths for me, so when I lift my arms, the cuffs don’t ride up to my elbows (also accounts for some loss of length, due to creasing over time).
Measurements (approx):
SHOULDERS - 18”
PIT TO PIT FRONT - 22”
PIT TO PIT BACK - 22.25”
SLEEVE, from shoulder to end of cuff - 26.5”
BACK LENGTH - 25.75”
I'm a big fan of BK's Liberty horsehide. One thing that frustrated me, was that I could not find a repro that was the same mid-brown chocolatey colour of so many originals I've seen (examples of originals RWs below). Generally find darker browns, or reddy seal browns, besides the russet shades.
Here, BK's Seal Liberty hits a home run! I love the colour and the grain/ character is outstanding. This mid-brown hue, appears just like of so many WW2 original A-2's I seen.
The hide simply oozes grain, and even though its still to be broken in properly, it already exhibits tons of character. This jacket is going to look incredible in a few years time!
Knits are nice and tight, and feel more robust than some other top-tier makers. Its hard to accurately show knit colour in the pics. This mid-brown knit matches the seal Liberty very well, ( I also like the slightly darker WW2 brown kit. Both appear WW2-accurate).
Talon Zipper, although not a original dead stock M-40 ‘Sunray’ Talon, is still a Talon and more than up to the job.
Stitching is impeccable, and workmanship is top notch.
I'll be holding on to this one. After numerous high-end repro A-2s; GWs, ELCs, etc… can honestly say, BK’s jackets are right up there with any of the above. These jackets come second to none!
