stubbyeighth
Member
Hi all,
I have an original goatskin A-2 that I wear occasionally. There are a few isolated spots such as in some of the deeper creases of the collar fold where just a few of the goatskin “scales” are missing. There are no holes in the leather, which otherwise is in great shape, but I was wondering if anyone on the forum could comment on how vulnerable these spots might be to wearing through. I believe I recall a post from one of the previous forums about an original M422a that had lost some scales but didn’t seem to compromise the leather, and the owner used it as a daily wearer. I guess I’m trying to determine just how much wear if any this original should get anymore—is the goatskin leather still tough as nails if it’s missing a few of its topcoat scales, or is it on the verge of relic?
Thanks,
Stubbyeighth
I have an original goatskin A-2 that I wear occasionally. There are a few isolated spots such as in some of the deeper creases of the collar fold where just a few of the goatskin “scales” are missing. There are no holes in the leather, which otherwise is in great shape, but I was wondering if anyone on the forum could comment on how vulnerable these spots might be to wearing through. I believe I recall a post from one of the previous forums about an original M422a that had lost some scales but didn’t seem to compromise the leather, and the owner used it as a daily wearer. I guess I’m trying to determine just how much wear if any this original should get anymore—is the goatskin leather still tough as nails if it’s missing a few of its topcoat scales, or is it on the verge of relic?
Thanks,
Stubbyeighth