Quote Originally Posted by awbyrd
Alright, school me....

I'm looking at (finally) buying my first kilt. Money is a bit of an issue, but I can buy the "tank" if it makes that much of a difference. Help me decide:

Either a 13 oz Kinloch Anderson in Wallace Modern....

Or one of Matt Newsome's in the same tartan.

I'm really torn here, and hope that y'all can help!

I tend to be a bit of a traditionalist, but my research says that Matt's are also technically traditional, being the predominant style through the mid 19th century.

I really don't know which way to go. I'm told that the KA is the "Cadillac," but is it worth the additional $275?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Aaron
Hi, Aaron!

Well, FWIW, I have bought a 13oz. 8-yd.'er from these folks:

http://scottishkilts.net/

and it is superb in every way. They also were a good price. I believe that you couldn't go wrong with Matt Newsome's kilts. He strikes me as a fellow who KNOWS his facts, having published extensively. I would say that KA may claim to be the Cadillac out there, but there are plenty of other kiltmakers whose work is just as good, without paying for the KA cachet. Just my opinion.

Sandy