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I think it looks very good!

I’ll post some later today

I have samples of all of bill Kelso leathers. The Capeskin it amazing. It almost feels stretchy but thick at the same time. It definitely will not hold any shape though. The cut of BK jackets is really trim. But since the Capeskin has stretch to it that might not be a problem at all. I just...

The first model D-1 has been uncovered by a fellow on Facebook! Natural Hide, most likely SAAD contract 1937-1938. What looks to be Deck Jacket style hooks as closure. I’m so excited that this has surfaced, I have been wanting a Natural D-1 for years, but nobody would make me one because it’s...

I’m really excited to hear what you think of it. I was close to ordering one but couldn’t quite pull the trigger till I saw a review of it.

My Vario 1918 Trench Watch

Is the trim the Jersey or Vicenza hide?

Does anyone have an AVI leather D-1 they could share their thoughts on? Doesn’t the pocket placement look a little low on it? Or did some originals have lower pockets? https://www.avileather.com/product/d-1-mechanics-jacket-sheepskin-leather/

Do the zippers have the little horse shoe keepers at the top or the ones that look like fishing split shots? Does Aero use Waldes zippers? They are about the best repro out there as far as I know. They are pricey but very good, I use them often on my projects. I kinda want a D-1 with a grommet...

I want that D-1 in a bad way! I love that it’s got a grommet hookless zipper and the triangular leather pieces sewn at the bottom of the zipper instead of the common square shape. And the hookless zipper pulls on the pockets. How the heck do you go about ordering one? It doesn’t translate at...

Who made these?

Could y’all please tell me what you know about the use of A-1 jackets in WW2. I know they were primarily a between wars piece of kit, but I have heard often that they saw “limited use” during the Second World War, but I haven’t been able to find any more information about the specifics. Are...

Does anyone have a Mitchell a pattern M65? I’m trying to find one and they seem to be nowhere to be found. Does anyone know where to get one? Thanks all.

Sorry, I just discovered the thread that explains all of this. Please disregard

What are the actual differences between a G-1 and an m-422a? Are they just small style differences or are the fits actually different as well? I have an original Gordon and Furguson M422a and the fit seem very very long. Is that normal?