Tank Definition

[majdan]

Does it have to be hand sewn to be a tank?

[Monkey@Arms]

Does it have to be hand sewn to be a tank?

Well since Jimmy made up the term, I guess it technically does. I think the jist was to describe a "traditional" full-weight wool kilt, as typically made by hand in Scotland (and by our talented kilt makers elsewhere.)

Best regards,

Jake

[sjrapid]

Well since Jimmy made up the term, I guess it technically does. I think the jist was to describe a "traditional" full-weight wool kilt, as typically made by hand in Scotland (and by our talented kilt makers elsewhere.)

Best regards,

Jake

I wouldn't necessarily be so sure about the hand-sewing.

In Barb Tewksbury's book, she says sew everything by hand, and I'd guess kilts made by her are all hand sewn.

My 'tank' a 9-yard 16oz by Alex Scott of Aberdeen has machine sewn apron edges, waistband and belt loops, but I'm convinced it's a tank. Goodness knows it's heavy enough!

Rocky and Kelly at USAKilts produce the 'Premier' which they say is part machine sewn and part hand-sewn.


I think the real 'tank' criteria are 16oz or heavier wool, traditional styling, 8-yards+ of material, and knife pleats. You'll know when you wear one!

Best regards

[CameronTaylor]

So would a Sportkilt or maybe a 4 yarder be a Jeep ???


TCS -

[sjrapid]

So would a Sportkilt or maybe a 4 yarder be a Jeep ???


TCS -

Very nicely put indeed sir! I was drinking coffee when I read that post, and very nearly did the semi-mythical snort coffee down the nose onto the monitor I laughed so hard! Nice one!

Best regards

[James MacMillan]

Since "Tank" was adopted by usage. I think we should start another peculiar X-Marks term and refer to the Casual, 5 or less, Sporty type kilt as a Jeep!

Under that criteria, I have 3 tanks and 11 jeeps.

[cacunn]

I think we should start another peculiar X-Marks term and refer to the Casual, 5 or less, Sporty type kilt as a Jeep!

Would an Allan H style X-Marks kilt be a Hummer?

Or should that be reserved for a mini-kilt?