Amerikilts?

**mddock58** · 23rd January 06, 11:18 AM

I have a black (microfiber) AK, and though it does wrinkle, it hangs out quickly. Yes there are pros and cons to AKs, I like mine fine.

It's your own reaction/opinion that counts.

Cheers

**millar** · 23rd January 06, 11:44 AM

AK is a good value. I bought mine and really enjoy it. I find the reaction I get to it by unknowing people is they don't know what to make of it, because it doesn't fit their notion of what a kilt is. It is comfortable, the "sporran" is roomy and the back pocket comes in handy. The Freedom Kilts look like a great value for the money, (Canadian $ v the US $) and are more like a traditional kilt and are custom made. If Pittsburgh Kilts was not on a break I would tell you to check them out as well. Also Rocky at USA did a solid color kilt for Graham that was quite beautiful.

**cavscout** · 23rd January 06, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by millar

Also Rocky at USA did a solid color kilt for Graham that was quite beautiful.

That was a one time thing I believe. Rocky hasn't shown any interest in pursuing solids as far as I've heard.

**millar** · 23rd January 06, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by cavscout

That was a one time thing I believe. Rocky hasn't shown any interest in pursuing solids as far as I've heard.

Absolutely right sir, my totally incoherent point was that there are other options.

**Buddha** · 23rd January 06, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by Mowgli

KCW,

My putty wrinlkles pretty badly too, and the pleats curl something fierce. It was also very stiff when I first got it. Compared to the UK and my Stillwaters, it's a very casual garment. I now use it strictly for home improvement tasks, kind of like a UK workman with out all the pockets and loops (and 2 for the price of one). 8-)

Dale

it took my putty approx 2 years to break in, with ALOT of abuse. it has settled into more of a moleskin feel which is nice on those cooler nights

**Buddha** · 23rd January 06, 05:48 PM

I own 6 AK's one of every color except the camo and green. all are damn near bulletproof and should be arounbd for a long time. mine have survived through concerts (with me singing and getting tossed over the drum kit), falling out of the back of trucks, being lit on fire, getting completely snookered on tequila, baby vomit and other assorted baby fluids, 2 baby births, numerous bar brawls, dropped lit cigars in the lap, strip clubs, and church. they have all survivedwith flying colors and I plan to get one or two more when a new color comes in that I like.

BTW, I can also say the same things about my 3 USAKilts, the latest trial for them was the new years eve Gwar concert, the blood didnt come out of my skin for 2 weeks, but came right out of my USAK.

**UmAnOnion** · 23rd January 06, 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by Buddha

I own 6 AK's one of every color except the camo and green. all are damn near bulletproof and should be arounbd for a long time. mine have survived through concerts (with me singing and getting tossed over the drum kit), falling out of the back of trucks, being lit on fire, getting completely snookered on tequila, baby vomit and other assorted baby fluids, 2 baby births, numerous bar brawls, dropped lit cigars in the lap, strip clubs, and church. they have all survivedwith flying colors and I plan to get one or two more when a new color comes in that I like.

BTW, I can also say the same things about my 3 USAKilts, the latest trial for them was the new years eve Gwar concert, the blood didnt come out of my skin for 2 weeks, but came right out of my USAK.

hhhmmm..... funny how you saved CHURCH for the last on the list - were you saving the best for last or putting them in order of preference???

:-D

**Buddha** · 24th January 06, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by UmAnOnion

hhhmmm..... funny how you saved CHURCH for the last on the list - were you saving the best for last or putting them in order of preference???

:-D

balance my son balance...

**furrycelt** · 24th January 06, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by Buddha

...getting completely snookered on tequila, baby vomit and other assorted baby fluids,...

AAHHhaaha!... .... .... !!!! ...

... oh... wait...

.... wow... it pays to be a careful reader.

Originally Posted by Buddha

...2 baby births, numerous bar brawls, dropped lit cigars in the lap, strip clubs, and church

Wow, what kind of church do you attend!?!

-ian

**Hamish** · 24th January 06, 05:04 PM

I have two Amerikilts - a Tan (2002) and a Olive Green (2003) - and eleven Utilikilts. I think that says which I prefer! Maybe the AK fabrics have changed since I got mine, but they were very soft and 'giving' when new and I'm afraid I prefer something with a little more 'guts' in it to wear - such as my UKs. The Amerikilts DO crease terribly and for that reason I could never wear one all day without whipping it off for a quick ironing. Having said that, the AKs are very comfortable, although I dislike the matching fabric 'sporrans' and, in fact, have never worn either of mine in public. In the British climate, the AKs are strictly for summer wear whilst I can easily wear the heavier UKs all year round.

Full marks to Mike Butler, nevertheless, for providing yet another valuable alternative to the dreaded t------s!