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  1. Markus Rasmussen

    Army boots, Danish m/58. Which do you use?

    Hello out there! I just bought my first pair of old army boots. These are really rare. Danish parade ankle boots in brown, from the uniform system m/58. Here are a few pictures. Found them in a local thrift shop, the old rubber sole just crumbled but the leather is really good, actually...
  2. U

    Best Metal For Snap Buttons On A Leather Jacket

    Which is the most long lasting metal for snap buttons for a leather jacket? Brass? Steel?
  3. U

    Black snaps on leather jacket

    I have a leather jacket with black snap buttons. When i sand it down it turns to a goldish, bronzish color. But i can't sand it all down because of the letters on the button, is there any "Chemical" way (Not sulfur or anything please) to get rid of all the black color so i just have a pure...
  4. U

    How Long For A Leather Jacket To Start To Get Soft?

    I bought my Levi's Leather Trucker about half a year ago, And i know that's not long, and it hasn't gotten much softer if even anything. How many years does it take before it starts to soften a bit so it's a little more comfortable?
  5. U

    Why Snap Buttons On Leather Jacket?

    About half a year ago i bought a Levi´s Leather Trucker Jacket and it has snap buttons. And at this point i'm a bit mad because they never stay closed! I don't understand why they didn't have more heavy duty snaps. Is it possible to replace them with more heavy duty snaps, or even replace them...
  6. Captain Sensible

    Aero Highwayman Black Horsehide Leather Jacket Size 38 Fits Bigger

    Aero Leather Highwayman Jacket Size 38
  7. Oakbark

    Harley Davidson AMF cowhide, cafe racer leather jacket, Vintage, from Brooks 60-70ss

    Up for sale this AMF Harley Davidson cafe racer jacket in zize 40 US PRICE 85 USD $ The material should be cowhide in its lighter version, is not very thick, so it's confy for whatever type of use: wearing it with a t-shirt or a jumper The color is a brown caramel with a beautiful vintage...
  8. S

    Lesco Size 46 Leather Motorcycle Jacket

    $250 OBO, buyer to pay shipping. Ships from North Andover, MA Bought in the early 1980s, this jacket is in great condition, with little wear. Has been in a closet for close to 30 years and is completely ready for use. Unfortunately, the belt has gone missing, however. Otherwise, in prime shape.
  9. P

    Help me to understand please!

    Hello everyone! What age can be this jacket? Would it be in Steerhide or Horsehide? Do you know this brand "Montgomery Word" ? I know it's American but I didn't have a direct experience before... I hope somebody wants to be so kind to tell me something about.. Thank you!!
  10. Captain Sensible

    Vanson x Leftfield Commando Jacket Size M, Limited edition # 1 of 20 - 3kg

    Ladies and gents, this is #1 of the limited edition Vanson x Leftfield collaboration. This beast weighs in at a fraction under 3kg, thick and heavy cowhide armour. The sizing is generous, you should carefully check the measurements and pictures that will be added shortly. Be warned, the...
  11. P

    My New Old Jacket!

    I bay this old jacket she look like you can see in the pictures.. The central zip "Aero" and the small zips marked "slip", of what period will be this jacket? you believe is in Horsehide or Steerhide? Some idea about possible brand? Thank you very much for your attention, I hope to receive an...
  12. S

    Leather sweat band care?

    I'm moving to the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean, so clearly the tropics. On my last 2 trips, I destroyed the sweat band on my Akubra slouch hat (modified to a fedora style, vintage 1971-1972) due to sweat. I've since had it replaced. The shop that put in the bands (Paul's hat Works, San...
  13. U

    Glue In My Leather Jacket?

    I noticed that there is glue in addition to the sewing thread inside the collar, and cuffs, basically everywhere where leather meets leather... Is this normal?
  14. U

    What will black leather look like when distressed and worn in?

    I know that brown leather usually turns slightly lighter, but black leather? What color does it change into? Brownish? Greyish?
  15. U

    How long does it take for a Leather Jacket to show patina?

    I just bought my leather jacket, and i wear it every day. How many years does it take fore a jacket to start showing a bit of patina? Its black, if that matters
  16. U

    How long does it take for a Leather Jacket to show patina?

    I just bought my leather jacket, and i wear it every day. How many years does it take fore a jacket to start showing a bit of patina?
  17. Feliksas

    Leather Ike Jacket

    Good evening, All, I saw some time ago some talk about a leather Ike jacket, but did anything come of it? I asked Aero if they could make one, and they said "no." Is there a leather ike jacket out there, or if not, does anyone know who would make one? I'm tired of buying real ike jackets...
  18. V

    Help on new board racer

    i want a new board racer and I am not sure about which leather or colour to choose . I am torn between black Vicenza , tumbled fqhh and blue navy Vicenza. On all the photos I have seen the blue looks nearly black with just a subtle blueish note ,which i like. Does it look like this also in...
  19. M

    FS: Vanson AR3 size 40

    Hi all, New to the forums although I've visited before. I am selling a Vanson AR3 size 40 with the shoulder and elbow armor. I bought it in September at Filipacchi and wore it on the bike for a few months so it is lightly broken in but very new looking still. It is a great jacket but I have...

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