First off, apologies all, I'm sure this has been asked before, but I couldn't find it.

Which is better? Box or knife pleats?

In making my two kilts, I've noted that it's fairly easy to make knife pleats, but they suck up a lot more material than a box pleat (mathematically) would.

So, pros and cons? I noted that the X-kilt uses box pleats, and seems to be fine, and the author stated that box pleats were "traditional" for fitted kilts in the 1800's.

Which one drapes and fans better? which one holds its shape better? Which one really is easier to make? How about smaller box pleats (2 inches)? Would that hang oddly?

I'm still in my early days of kiltmaking, and I'm just now considering using box pleats because of the yardage savings.

Thanks in advance!
-Loki