UPDATE: Magnoli Satchel v2
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UPDATE: Magnoli Satchel v2
I have dubbed my replica of the bag the MG-VII... too corny? Here are the specs:
material: soft cotton canvas
color: olive-brown drab with a washed out finish
hardware: nickel plated brass rings, cast zinc alloy side disk (from an original), nickel plated drain holes
interior: pockets based on MK-VII
...and the pictures:
Now, I've done a run of these and will likely not do another one from the same manufacturer for some time. The run is complete, so these can't be modified in any way. As they are (without the strap) they are $25 each. Shipping is $5 anywhere via airmail.
I am working on the straps right now. I'm hoping to have them finished in a few weeks. They will be offered in two types of leather, a dark, slightly glossy brown and a dull, aged-finished brown. These straps will be offered with the bags and seperately. I'll post news here.
Kind regards,
Magnoli
material: soft cotton canvas
color: olive-brown drab with a washed out finish
hardware: nickel plated brass rings, cast zinc alloy side disk (from an original), nickel plated drain holes
interior: pockets based on MK-VII
...and the pictures:
Now, I've done a run of these and will likely not do another one from the same manufacturer for some time. The run is complete, so these can't be modified in any way. As they are (without the strap) they are $25 each. Shipping is $5 anywhere via airmail.
I am working on the straps right now. I'm hoping to have them finished in a few weeks. They will be offered in two types of leather, a dark, slightly glossy brown and a dull, aged-finished brown. These straps will be offered with the bags and seperately. I'll post news here.
Kind regards,
Magnoli
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MG-VII Bag
Very nice. I will definitely be getting one of these.
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From my experience, the origial bags varried quite a bit in the weight of the fabric used. I've had some fairly heavy weight bags and some very soft and thin.Indy Magnoli wrote:It may be a tad thinner (it's quite hard to tell) but it is definitely softer than an original WWII era bag.
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Weight of original bags
All the unissued MK Vlls I have handled (a lot over the years) have been in heavy, stiff jute canvas. The Mk Vl is in a lighter more flexible fabric. It's getting harder to find unissued MK Vls in UK, but MK Vlls are still very common in stores.
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I would have explained by words better if I only knew English better ... how do you call the .. top part? Flap something? Tonight i'm not good at allbinkmeisterRick wrote:What are you thinking looks wierd, erri?
Very smartIndy Magnoli wrote: As for the side disk, I removed one from an original back and had them cast in a zinc alloy.
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Erri:erri_wan wrote:[
I would have explained by words better if I only knew English better ... how do you call the .. top part? Flap something? Tonight i'm not good at all
As someone who is in his second semester of studying Italian, please allow me to say there's no need for you to apologize. I couldn't come close to conversing on the board in Italian. You come across clearly and articulately (if that's a word ) I often can't think of the right word for what I'm trying to say even in English!
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Indiana Jerry wrote:Gosh, that's peculiar, because I dated a Gloria Fortuna...erri_wan wrote:Fortuna e Gloria, amico mio, fortuna e gloria
Well if you let me go back on topic... try to understand me now... the "flap" of the bag usually looks wider than in the first Magnoli picture.. it tends to cover the brass rings usually. Although this feature in Magnoli's bags might be only good since in the original MKVIIs it tends to make the top flat wrinkle for that reason.
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I just compared the picture with my bag and the flap seems pretty spot on. Of course, as you use your bag, it won't look so "ironed," but snapping the flap closed and holding it up like in the picture, I find my strap rings aren't really covered by the flap. I would think that if the rings were covered by the flap when closed, that the bag wouldn't hang as comfortably. It's also a bit different in that we're comparing a new bag to something likely broken in.erri_wan wrote:... the "flap" of the bag usually looks wider than in the first Magnoli picture.. it tends to cover the brass rings usually. Although this feature in Magnoli's bags might be only good since in the original MKVIIs it tends to make the top flat wrinkle for that reason.
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Here is a front and back of the prototype strap (the grooves are slightly different then the final version and the edges are unfinished):
My production straps are outside at the moment and it's raining, so this picture will have to do. In any case the back is the same basic colour as the front.
I'm hoping the whole set will be available in about three weeks.
Kind regards,
Indy
My production straps are outside at the moment and it's raining, so this picture will have to do. In any case the back is the same basic colour as the front.
I'm hoping the whole set will be available in about three weeks.
Kind regards,
Indy
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Does anyone know how that compares to the Texas Action Gear strap? I bought one of those, but was disappointed at how light it was. I always use it for a while, but end up using my Noel Howard strap again even if it will bleed on my shirt sometimes. The NH strap just feels more substantial.
The grain looks beautiful on those straps- they look really supple.
The grain looks beautiful on those straps- they look really supple.
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The straps and buckles are finished:
I'm offering three colours: Dusty Brown, Burgundy and Matte Black. The buckles are custom-made so will be unique to my version.
The final price is $60 (shipped), or $30 for just the bag and $35 for just the strap (s/h also included).
You can order them through Magnoli Clothiers:
https://host385.ipowerweb.com/~indyprop ... ucts_id=66
...or by contacting me directly via e-mail or PM.
Kind regards,
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I'm offering three colours: Dusty Brown, Burgundy and Matte Black. The buckles are custom-made so will be unique to my version.
The final price is $60 (shipped), or $30 for just the bag and $35 for just the strap (s/h also included).
You can order them through Magnoli Clothiers:
https://host385.ipowerweb.com/~indyprop ... ucts_id=66
...or by contacting me directly via e-mail or PM.
Kind regards,
Indy
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Good news and bad news for those waiting on my new run of satchels: there has been another delay and these won't be ready to ship until mid-December.
The good news is that this run will be better than the last. I am now using a heavier cotton (a 16oz canvas) that will be much closer to a period bag. The o-rings will not be split as before and will be darker (like tarnished steel). The bottom vents are now brass. Here are some photos:
And my favourite change... an historic-styled stamp on the inside flap:
Kind regards,
Magnoli
The good news is that this run will be better than the last. I am now using a heavier cotton (a 16oz canvas) that will be much closer to a period bag. The o-rings will not be split as before and will be darker (like tarnished steel). The bottom vents are now brass. Here are some photos:
And my favourite change... an historic-styled stamp on the inside flap:
Kind regards,
Magnoli