Review: Stillwater Thrifty Kilt

**Irishdrum** · 6th October 07, 04:37 PM

Just became a member of the forum and was glad to see the discussion on SWK. I had recently been informed of their existance and was quite interested in the products they sell. I have two kilts currently, one from the band I play with and the other is "My" personal one. I am quite supprised at the price as my "Personal" kilt was $400+ a few years ago. I hope they continue to do good. I think my closet will grow.

**Mr. MacDougall** · 6th October 07, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by Irishdrum

I am quite supprised at the price as my "Personal" kilt was $400+ a few years ago. I hope they continue to do good. I think my closet will grow.

Your personal kilt is probably what we call a "tank," around here -- hand-sewn from Scottish wool. Jerry's kilts are acrylic, machine sewn, and, in the case of the Thrifty, of much shorter yardage. The Standard is more similar to yours, but is still artificial fabric.

A Stillwater kilt is comfortable, well constructed, and will give you great pleasure for the price -- but don't go expecting it to be the same as your tank, 'cause only a tank is a tank.

**mbhandy** · 7th October 07, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. MacDougall

Your personal kilt is probably what we call a "tank," around here -- hand-sewn from Scottish wool. Jerry's kilts are acrylic, machine sewn, and, in the case of the Thrifty, of much shorter yardage. The Standard is more similar to yours, but is still artificial fabric.

A Stillwater kilt is comfortable, well constructed, and will give you great pleasure for the price -- but don't go expecting it to be the same as your tank, 'cause only a tank is a tank.

Now I have SWK Wool Heavyweight Kilt- Black Watch Tartan and for the money I like it just as much as my Geoffrey (Tailor) Buchanan. OK still two different animals but real nice.
Oh and have gotten compliments and the Question wearing both kilts?????

MrBill

**McFarkus** · 7th October 07, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by mbhandy

Now I have SWK Wool Heavyweight Kilt- Black Watch Tartan and for the money I like it just as much as my Geoffrey (Tailor) Buchanan. OK still two different animals but real nice.
Oh and have gotten compliments and the Question wearing both kilts?????

MrBill

I am waiting with bated breath for my SWK Wool Heavyweigt Black Watch. It should be here Tuesday since Monday (

) is a postal holiday.

**Arizona Scot** · 7th October 07, 03:39 PM

My first kilt was a stillwater standard, love it. Have already talked a buddy of mine into ordering one, and waiting until after Christmas to order a heavy weight in the Gordon tartan.

**Prester John** · 7th October 07, 06:50 PM

I still think an American Bicentennial would make a great addition to Stillwater's growing collection of merchandise.

Then again, since I'm dreaming, why not just ask for a Robertson Red or Robertson Hunting in modern colors?

The Rob Htg is fantastic pleated to the Red stripe.

**Nighthawk** · 8th October 07, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by keith_b

I just ordered one in Stewart Black....checking the mailbox everyday. Glad to hear that it's a pretty decent kilt. It's my first Stillwater.

Get one of their standards! They're beautiful!

**Nighthawk** · 8th October 07, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by mkfarkus

I am waiting with bated breath for my SWK Wool Heavyweigt Black Watch. It should be here Tuesday since Monday (

) is a postal holiday.

I have the same issue with my weathered MacKenzie!! I thought it would be here when I got home from work... But no.

**taxdragon** · 9th October 07, 01:20 PM

I just ordered a SWK thrifty kilt in Sottish National tartan. I called Jerry at SWK to see if the website was correct as that tartan was not offered anyplace but in the closeout area. He assured me it was. He said it was a prototype that he decided not to include in his regular line. I got it for $20 plus shipping. Check out SWK's closeout area for some kilts not offered anyplace else...