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    Quote Originally Posted by MacKenzie View Post
    Noticed that about the sporran, but can't really tell if it's an offset flap or not (the one on the far left certainly is). I do think it's worn too high.

    Yes, all the kilts are too low.

    What's your preferred tie knot?
    I think? Its called a fore?(four?)-in -hand knot.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
    I think? Its called a fore?(four?)-in -hand knot.
    Four. It was designed for a carriage driver to hold the reins of four horses in one hand, thus, 'four in hand'

    Skinniest of the various versions.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Father Bill View Post
    Skinniest of the various versions.
    Thanks. I'll have to learn how to tie that one... for the once in every ten years I wrap a tie around my skinniest of hillbilly necks.
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    And they're calling this one Ghillie Brogue why?

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/175855838244
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    Quote Originally Posted by MacKenzie View Post
    And they're calling this one Ghillie Brogue why?

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/175855838244
    Why? Because like so many who sell on Evil-Bay, they haven't the foggiest idea of what they're talking about.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Father Bill View Post
    Why? Because like so many who sell on Evil-Bay, they haven't the foggiest idea of what they're talking about.
    To be fair, I can't count the number of derbys being advertised as oxfords. People don't know shoes in general.
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    Quote Originally Posted by User View Post
    To be fair, I can't count the number of derby's being advertised as oxfords. People don't know shoes in general.
    If you do a search for "pictures oxford style shoes" you'll get pretty well everything but.
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