I have but one Stillwater heavyweight kilt to compare to a tradional Scottish handmade kilt. But I'll sum up my experience as follows:

Good features...
-Very inexpensive
-Overtly traditional in appearance
-Three straps and buckles
-Full width underapron
-Straight stitching - reasonable quality the money
-fast delivery - esp. so in the USofA

Not so good...
-fabric is very lightweight for a heavyweight kilt
-selvedge very uneven
-fabric tends to pill
-pleats under waistband not removed - bulky feeling
-no steeking
-limited choice of tartans

This is the kilt to get if you want something traditional looking that could be worn in situations where your traditional handmade kilt may be at risk.

It comes down to a choice. For the price of four heavyweight SWKs you could have a for-real genuine kilt you can be proud to wear anywhere. Which is more important to you.

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