tmitchell59
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The Bill Kelso line up.
I believe Andy said the BK House model used the same HH as Gibson & Barnes uses. But I think that model also comes in steerhide.
Tmitch---is this your newly acquired BK A2? Nice fit!!Bill Kelso House Brand A2
Tmitch---is this your newly acquired BK A2? Nice fit!!
Yeah...fit looks real nice. And I appreciate your comment about the collar, as I've always had a hard time liking the way many A2 collars 'stand up' around your neck. But, it all depends on who is making the jacket.Yes, that is it. Fits looks OK? you familiar with this leather?
Yeah...fit looks real nice. And I appreciate your comment about the collar, as I've always had a hard time liking the way many A2 collars 'stand up' around your neck. But, it all depends on who is making the jacket.
The leather, on the other hand, I have NO clue about. it almost looks like Shinki (based on how my...I mean YOUR Himel looks), but I'm pretty sure BK never used that hide.
Interesting graining on the BK jacket.Thanks. I do like the fit of this new BK. Nice to hear I'm not the only one with collar issues. I wore a Banana Republic A2 for years, or until I wore it out. It was not accurate, but it also fit better.
The BK leather does look and feel more like the Heron Shinki than anything else. Not sure how much the video shows in comparison. I have Good Wear Shinki and is not like the Heron Shinki. Maybe this is just a low end Italian HH that looks like Shinki. This jacket is a couple of years old.
Interesting graining on the BK jacket.
Ah! I do remember reading about that hide on their website too. Interesting nomenclature--sound like an old designation for a vintage aircraft.I will have to write them. I don't think I see this leather on their website.
It is the Mark 31 Italian HH. It is on their website under Leathers. I was looking for it on a jacket.
Ah! I do remember reading about that hide on their website too. Interesting nomenclature--sound like an old designation for a vintage aircraft.
That badalassi is badass"y" and as usual fits you perfectly. Another flippn killer jacket. Congrats TM!New to me; BK A-1 Aeronaut in Badalassi Cowhide.
I'm quiet, but the Cowhide is pretty noisy!
It's been said that the BK is a direct replica of the Himel Heron. Terry, since you now have both, would you share your observations?