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Trenin

Has anyone created a thread discussing this:
https://frostriver.com/products/archaeologist-satchel

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Trenin

I like Cockpit USA. I have a couple of their jackets. That said, if I want a screen accurate jacket, I'm getting a Steele & Jones and if I want one with a traditional fit, I am ordering from Indy Magnoli.

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In their commitment to screen accuracy, I've had trouble with the linings in my jackets as well to the point that I can't use the internal pocket. Even given that, I recommend them above every jacket manufacturer I've owned. I've owned Gibson & Barnes, Wested and US Wings and Steele and Jones is...

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Were the Sam Browne buttons exclusive to the Raider's strap? I'll be honest, the Chicago screws are a much better way to secure the strap and I'll be sticking with those regardless, but I've also always preferred the darker Temple/Crusade strap with the roller buckle.

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Something that has always intrigued me was the origins of the RAIDERS bag strap. After years of looking at any and every image I could possibly find, both on-screen evidence and still shots, something dawned on me; There are certain details which have been largely ignored by every replicator out th...

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"Indiana Jeff" US Wings and Wested. The irony is when they put out jackets that were not slavishly SA, fans here turned on them like jackals. At the end of the day, the only way to produce quality jackets at a price point that is more budget friendly is to mass produce them. In order to m...

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I would own a Magnoli any day, all day, every day. Same for some of the other vendors here. I would rather have no jacket than this jacket, but that is strictly my opinion.

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Mike, even though it’s just the one pic, that’s beautiful jacket, looks perfect. I hate opening threads like these as I could buy a S&J jacket every month. I love my truck chase jacket, wear it all the time as I know you will to. Wear it in good health. Now to go check out this video and drool....

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Great video. I just want to let people know, there are other options to protect the integrity of the straps than inverting the buckle. Nothing wrong with that; I get it, but you don’t have to do that. I do leather working and you can use a strip of thing, durable leather such as horse hide and using...

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Please forgive my ignorance on this topic. Is it more screen accurate to have the pleats blown out?

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That looks great, Forest.

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It looks perfect. I’m not looking for a new jacket right now, but if I was, I can’t get over being paranoid about them being lambskin. I know it is probably the most comfortable leather, but it just isn’t strong. What do you guys think?

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I think we all know where this is going. He buys a 1950s lead-lined refrigerator...

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What are you doing to train it?

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Does anyone know where I can source 4 of the solide eagle claw double-pronged buckles? I need to replace the buckles on a couple of jackets. Thank you so much guys.

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Croft, those pictures look seriously great.

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Michaelson! I’m glad you took the plunge. I’m curious to your thoughts on how it compares to the legend jacket you used to have. Obviously not from the same film, but all the same.

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I thought I recognized it. Such a nice hide. I had Magnoli make me a frock coat out of a waxed horsehide I bought stateside from Horween and while I like it, I really the feel of the thin horsehide you have. Do you default to the thicker of the hides for the 38 because the lambskin in the film was t...

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What hide is it?

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Love it.

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Thank you for the heads up on a place to get the jacket relined; I checked it out and they want over $200, but S&J got back to me with a place that will do it for $140, so I’m just waiting to hear back from them. I’d reline the thing myself, but I don’t have experience in jacket construction. I’...

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With respect, I stand by every word I said. If it’s offensive enough, the moderators are free to remove my comments; I’m fine with that. Where there was hearsay, I stipulated that it was such. I also specifically state that I was not knocking/trashing any vendor. You hearing “good” about Kelso is al...

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Haha! I hear you. I don’t own a Bill Kelso, but it is on my list. I’ve heard mostly great things, but I’ve heard your linings are cheap quality as well. That doesn’t mean that is the case, I am saying that is what I have heard. I have two Steele & Jones and I love them. They fit perfectly; I got...

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It’s possible to get a uniform thickness in hides if they are split or skived down using an industrial size machine. If the leather is full grain, there will be variations in thickness across the hide. I would not and do not use tape measurers to measure thickness. You need a depth gauge. The one I ...

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I get the frustration with the color mismatch. I do. I still think the jacket looks great and you should enjoy and wear it. What would peeve me to no end is the stitching. I can’t stand it when they screw up the stitching and add holes. I would not do this with any of the leather goods I produce, an...

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How is the lining in the 38?

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Pecards has a conditioner with a slight amount of brown dye in it. It’s possible that may darken it sufficiently for you, but if you try it I would do it on the inside of the cuff in a small section first just to see how the results pan out before going full bore.

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I prefer the color of the Azuma shirts, for sure, but the fabric on magnoli’s shirts is a much better fabric.

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So I’ll tell you what I did for my steele & jones 35 (temple) jacket. I filed down the prongs and essentially “rounded” them off. I don’t adjust the straps at all so I took some leather glue and punched out two small circles of leather which I glued where the prongs intersect the leather of the ...

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I ran into a problem with a U.S. Wings jacket along these lines. I bought it from them and within a week the side strap began to come off. At that time I had not yet studied leather working and didn’t know how to resew the straps as I do now. I wish I had because they didn’t care at all about the in...

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Awesome. I have one of your shirts and the quality of the fabric and the fact that they are long enough to tuck into one’s trousers sells it for me.

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We appreciate you guys. Stay safe.

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I’ve had a WPG repro in the past and I currently have a Magnoli as well. Overall, I like them both. My preference is for the Magnoli and I do think it is worth money. He has never once steered me wrong, and I’ve bought a number of things from him. For practicality, the redesign seems very smart to m...

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Interesting. I make leather goods and use cowhide from time to time. Mostly I prefer other leathers, but cow is the bedrock staple. I’d rather not own a jacket than wear a pleather jacket, personally.

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Didn’t they say they refuse to do the screen accurate vent configuration?

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Smart.

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It is normal for it to be tight on the chest when zipped all the way. All of my indy jackets fit that way. It’s a particular idiosyncrasy of these jackets. I can’t remember exactly why, but more knowledgable folk here will be able to explain it.

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Being your own person takes courage. It is a difficult thing, but like anything becomes easier with practice. Most people who are going to negatively comment on your wardrobe are not their own person and feel threatened by your non-conformity. Be bold and stand out; their opinions are not their own....

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I have the S&J Temple Jacket. It is my favorite jacket. That said, I think your concerns regarding the tapered cut of the jacket are valid. I’m sure Diego can make it for you regardless, but if you don’t already have one, consider the Crusade Jacket they make. Would definitely accommodate a heft...

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I think it looks cool. I’m not a fan of russet browns myself.

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I dyed my pumpkin pair and it worked out great.

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The outsole of an Alden Indy boot is not leather, with the exception of a couple of layers of the stacked heel. The will do just fine in a wet environment, but do not expect them to be water proof; they are not.

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Good point. The sleeves thing is bizarre. I have a legend jacket and I’m happy with the length of the sleeves, but they are too short to be SA.

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70% of the U.S. population is overweight. The legend pattern is a nice trim fit. Then you consider that most people’s mid-sections grow as they age, and Indy was big in the 80s and early 90s...This is probably an economic decision.

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/obesity-overweight.htm

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I bet you don't get very many internet orders, do you? :-0 :lol: ;) Well, you have to understand Michaelson. This only for the most elite, hardcore, serious, dedicated fans/leather preservations. And since the product is just in the early adopter phase of the product life cycle, I’m not too worried...

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Trenin‘ s Secret Leather-Preservation Formula: 1 Part Human Sebum 2 Parts Extract of Salivary Glands 1 Part Pit Juice Pinch of Sand from Ancient Hovito Temple Rub with dark brown cotton (or satin, if you prefer cloth) until shine. Hang to dry using D-Ring. Or buckle. Or eagle-claw buckle. Or availab...

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Dang. That looks seriously awesome, cybertrek. What hide is that in?

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Something we could consider asking Holt (sorry, not trying to talk like you aren’t here, Holt) is to take the photographs he has but cannot show us and using an “eye dropper” tool in a program such as “photoshop” or another graphic-design program, provide us with the RGB, CMYK, or HEX value of the c...

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That’s true on both accounts. There is a bit of extra room. Maybe I’ll have a tailor let it out 1/2 to 3/4 inch. Might not be too bad. I really like the jacket on the whole. Thought about selling it to put money toward some necessities/bills...but that would be too responsible of me!

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