DiamondDave said:Juan,
No offense is intended here, in any way.... but you did ask. That said, however, I can say that the lack of decent zippers, poor pattern, thin leather and mostly poly knits make this a sub-standard item at best. Some here will say that it is a fair thing if one is looking for a very budget, or entry level
jacket. I however, and many that I know on this forum, will always save for a few more months, and get one of the top 3 western repros, Goodwear, Eastman or Aero...and the latter two would be only after exhausting any option for a GW! I say this, especially since I need a size 46 and cannot get a good fit from a Japanese company.
Hope that this is helpful.
DD
ww2imp said:Are we talking about the... and I shutter to say it...Stitch Nazi stuff?
Juan,ww2imp said:How does this B3 rate?
John Lever said:... It was a very nice jacket and I wish I had never sold it, but I don't think the ones on offer today are quite as good.
deeb7 said:ww2imp said:Are we talking about the... and I shutter to say it...Stitch Nazi stuff?
Heck no ... The Cockpit A-2 ain't anywhere near that close.
zoomer said:IMHO I feel these are negotiable on a popularly priced jacket, and that material and cut should be the priority. However there will always be friends who feel that authenticity is all or nothing. That gets particularly expensive where tailored leather garments are concerned.
ww2imp said:deeb7 said:ww2imp said:Are we talking about the... and I shutter to say it...Stitch Nazi stuff?
Heck no ... The Cockpit A-2 ain't anywhere near that close.
Please ellaborate.