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Wondering if anyone knows the percentage of beaver in a Winchester beaver blend?
Are we sure there is just one blend available?
Wondering if anyone knows the percentage of beaver in a Winchester beaver blend?
I have two Winchester blends and they were both sold to me by a reputable custom hatter that I trust 100%. Both were 50/50 western weight.Wondering if anyone knows the percentage of beaver in a Winchester beaver blend?
Judging from Stratton, which owns Winchester, I would say yes.
They do use nutria for blending for Stratton hats not offering 100% any longer. From custom hatters I have only ever seen them offer the 50/50 blend, then the mink & chinchilla blends that have 4 or 5 stray mink or chinchilla hairs in the blend.I’m all but certain that they have more than one blend. They also have nutria blends, chinchilla blends, etc.
Can anyone help finding the manufacture date of my Stetson Open Road? Found it on eBay and I’m curious. I’m certain it’s not vintage, but I’m wondering what decade, roughly.
They do use nutria for blending for Stratton hats not offering 100% any longer. From custom hatters I have only ever seen them offer the 50/50 blend, then the mink & chinchilla blends that have 4 or 5 stray mink or chinchilla hairs in the blend.
I really like my Winchester blends. A quite stiff western weight but it is hard to tell it apart from my pure beaver hats.I have several Stratton straws, a uniform rabbit (I’m guessing) a pure beaver all western from Stratton and they a fit me perfectly. Prices have gone up so I’m looking at the blend for what may be my last purchase.
Hence my interest in the blend. I appreciate the input.
I have several Stratton straws, a uniform rabbit (I’m guessing) a pure beaver all western from Stratton and they a fit me perfectly. Prices have gone up so I’m looking at the blend for what may be my last purchase.
Hence my interest in the blend. I appreciate the input.
It’s a black pure beaver Rancher. I had the buckle set and a roan sweat added. Bought it about seven years ago. View attachment 591865 View attachment 591866 View attachment 591866
Depending on the colour you choose, consider a Ukraine 160gr beaver. They are a great mid point between a soft malleable dress weight and the heavier/stiffer western weight.I'm considering my next custom. I want to make a black BRE clone, but I haven't had to pleasure of handling an original. I'm thinking I want dress weight as I tend to prefer the lighter felts, but I was wondering were the originals a lighter or heavier felt?
Lighter.I was wondering were the originals a lighter or heavier felt?
I'm considering my next custom. I want to make a black BRE clone, but I haven't had to pleasure of handling an original. I'm thinking I want dress weight as I tend to prefer the lighter felts, but I was wondering were the originals a lighter or heavier felt?