STEELE & JONES '38

[LostRaider25]

You can go for a mild distressing. That’s what I asked for when I ordered my Cazadora 36. I asked Diego to just distress the seams area where wear would really take place, also to leave room for me to naturally distress the jacket while wearing it.

[D]

I know S&J can do anything I want, and that's the problem! Too many options.....j/k. I want distressing, just was wondering how far to take it.

[Indiego Jones]

This is LC jacket with mild distressing.
I can do it even lighter.





Cheers.-

[D]

This is LC jacket with mild distressing.
I can do it even lighter.





Cheers.-

That looks perfect to me, and is what I'll go with. I know you would have covered this with me whenever my order came up to be made, was just trying to save bombarding you with questions, and quite frankly I'm pretty excited. Been waiting 30+ years for this.

[Indiego Jones]

That looks perfect to me, and is what I'll go with. I know you would have covered this with me whenever my order came up to be made, was just trying to save bombarding you with questions, and quite frankly I'm pretty excited. Been waiting 30+ years for this.

Bombarding with questions! LOL!!

Don't worry to ask anything, and at any time.
That's the only way to get what you are looking for.
We need to know what's the jacket you have in mind (we are not mind-readers....yet! LOL!)

We are used to receiving tons of messages with questions and responding as soon as possible.

Cheers.-

[Hammerklavier]

This is LC jacket with mild distressing.
I can do it even lighter.





Cheers.-

Looks great, the leather seems thick, what's the weight of jacket? thanks

[Indiego Jones]

Looks great, the leather seems thick, what's the weight of jacket? thanks

Leather is 1.1 mm thick.
Accurate for LC.

Weight depends on sizing.-

[marker2037]

I really like that mild distress job. It's screen accurate, yet leaves room for natural wear from the actual owner. Well done!

[tubasthebest]

I have had my Cazadora '38 since mid April of this year, and have been meaning to get some photos and my thoughts up since then.

First, the ordering process was just incredible. I know there are countless posts praising Steele & Jones for their customer service, so I can't really add anything that hasn't all ready been said. I just have to say from the first emails I was impressed. Diego was prompt, informative, and a pleasure to deal with. When I reached out in January about ordering I was given an expected timeline, and Steele & Jones stuck to it and I got my jacket exactly when they said I would. I was a little worried about sizing, and I shouldn't have been. Diego asked for a lot of information and a photo, and he nailed the fit.

I went with Steele & Jones for my Last Crusade jacket after I searched their posts on this forum and saw the amount of dedication and research they have put into this jacket. I love that they went all the way from Argentina to the Smithsonian to study the screen used tank jacket in person.

My jacket is the Cazadora '38 Last Crusade Tank jacket in "Chocolate Premium Horsehide" leather. I went with horsehide as I want this jacket to be the one that last my whole life. I know that this leather can take anything. To match that toughness I went for an all cotton interior lining, as I have heard satin wears out faster. The only other modification I made to it was I asked Diego to add the elastic band to keep the pleats in place, just for quality of life over screen accuracy.

I absolutely love this jacket. The leather is incredibly tough, and not thick at all. It drapes and acts like the jacket in the movie. This horsehide is much thinner than my cowhide Magnoli jacket. It is the exact same thickness of my Wested Legacy Raiders jacket in lambskin. The Wested's lambskin is softer to the touch, but this horsehide is great.

My only regret is not getting it distressed at all. I think the distressing Steele & Jones offer looks incredible. If I ever order another jacket it will be a distressed one from them.

This jacket has all ready been on adventures with me, including a 3000 mile road trip. I look forward to many future adventures in my Cazadora '38. These photos were taken at sunset, so the colors are a bit more golden and saturated than they look in real life.







For full resolution and 5 more photos click HERE

[LostRaider25]

Congratulations on the beautiful jacket! Fit is spot on and it looks great on you! That horsehide looks really substantial as well, literally a tank jacket. It's never a wrong choice to go with Steele & Jones.

As a fellow Cazadora owner, cheers Wear it in good health

[Texan Scott]

This is LC jacket with mild distressing.
I can do it even lighter.

I think Diego just enjoys beating the s*-- out of a jacket.

[Indiego Jones]

I have had my Cazadora '38 since mid April of this year, and have been meaning to get some photos and my thoughts up since then.....

tubasthebest, Thank you so much for this great review and pics!!
We are so happy for you.
Best regards.-

[DueryJones_cl]

My LC cazadora 38' Smithsonian Steel & Jones
This jacket is incredible, worked with detail, comfortable and with quality leather.
I appreciate Diego's work and dedication.
I recommend getting a piece of these Last Crusade replicas.

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[tubasthebest]

Looks incredible!

[Caber]

Out of the leathers you offer currently what is the toughest and most weather resistant ? im looking for a leather that can take a beating

Thanks
Cabe .

[Mark Raats]

Out of the leathers you offer currently what is the toughest and most weather resistant ? im looking for a leather that can take a beating
Thanks
Cabe .

My TOD Horsehide is tough as nails, easily as tough as the cowhide I got years back but a far nicer leather with the red undertone.

M

[Indiego Jones]

Hi!
As KramStaar said (thanks mate), the horsehide is the most resistant skins. Fibers are closer and tougher.

We still have the THIN version (0.7 mm thick)
Makes a lightweight jacket, that will last decades.
Good for Raiders and ToD styles.

But for better water resistant, we also recommend our new cowhide.
We have it in standard (0.9 mm) or thick (1.2 mm) version.

Best regards.-

[Caber]

This may not be the place to ask this question but is there much difference on the fit between the LC jacket and the Hawaii Raiders version. I know the LC has a clasp or button at the top of the zipper, wider collar, and D rings with the straps, but is the fit much different ?

Thanks
Caber

[Caber]

Hi!
As KramStaar said (thanks mate), the horsehide is the most resistant skins. Fibers are closer and tougher.

We still have the THIN version (0.7 mm thick)
Makes a lightweight jacket, that will last decades.
Good for Raiders and ToD styles.

But for better water resistant, we also recommend our new cowhide.
We have it in standard (0.9 mm) or thick (1.2 mm) version.

Best regards.-

I would love to see a non distressed jacket in this new cow hide

Caber

[Indiego Jones]

This may not be the place to ask this question but is there much difference on the fit between the LC jacket and the Hawaii Raiders version. I know the LC has a clasp or button at the top of the zipper, wider collar, and D rings with the straps, but is the fit much different ?

Thanks
Cabe

Raiders and LC have different patterns, regarding the overall look.
Raiders = V shape body, large on upper shoulders.
LC = Boxie shape body, baggy upper sleeves, large on upper shoulders.

I would love to see a non distressed jacket in this new cow hide

Cabe

Non-distressed pics

LC jacket, in new Thick Cowhide (1.2 mm thick)


RAIDERS jacket, in new Standard Cowhide (0.9 mm thick)



Cheers.-

[Caber]

This may not be the place to ask this question but is there much difference on the fit between the LC jacket and the Hawaii Raiders version. I know the LC has a clasp or button at the top of the zipper, wider collar, and D rings with the straps, but is the fit much different ?

Thanks
Cabe

Raiders and LC have different patterns, regarding the overall look.
Raiders = V shape body, large on upper shoulders.
LC = Boxie shape body, baggy upper sleeves, large on upper shoulders.

I would love to see a non distressed jacket in this new cow hide

Cabe

Non-distressed pics

LC jacket, in new Thick Cowhide (1.2 mm thick)


RAIDERS jacket, in new Standard Cowhide (0.9 mm thick)



Cheers.-

OHHH MAN! I like the Look of that leather a lot!!!!
Caber

[CM]

I like the pocket flaps - especially the way they are wider than the pocket itself - a detail I don't think Wested get right.

[Cowboy]

RAIDERS jacket, in new Standard Cowhide (0.9 mm thick)



Cheers.-

I recognize that beautiful jacket. #347 It is far more beautiful in hand.

[Indiego Jones]

I recognize that beautiful jacket. #347 It is far more beautiful in hand.

That's correct my friend!
Enjoy it!!!

[Thee]

RAIDERS jacket, in new Standard Cowhide (0.9 mm thick)



Cheers.-[/quote]

Deigo why does the pocket flap scallop on that raiders look way more pointy than every other truck jacket i have seen?

[Michaelson]

Diego, I'll still be shooting and sending you photos of my '38 in the next few days.

It's still dark as heck here, and not supposed to clear up before weekend.

Regards! Michaelson

[Indiego Jones]

Diego, I'll still be shooting and sending you photos of my '38 in the next few days.

It's still dark as heck here, and not supposed to clear up before weekend.

Regards! Michaelson

No problem dear friend!!
Looking foward to those pictures.

Kind regards.-

[Michaelson]

[Kokopelli]

This may not be the place to ask this question but is there much difference on the fit between the LC jacket and the Hawaii Raiders version. I know the LC has a clasp or button at the top of the zipper, wider collar, and D rings with the straps, but is the fit much different ?

Thanks
Cabe

Raiders and LC have different patterns, regarding the overall look.
Raiders = V shape body, large on upper shoulders.
LC = Boxie shape body, baggy upper sleeves, large on upper shoulders.

Cheers.-

I want a mutant jacket: Raiders body, with LC collar and windflap, CS double stitched shoulders and the 'V' reverse straps!

[Tibor]

“Hybrid”, not “mutant”.

I’m kinda with you … I think I’m dreaming of a Raiders jacket with a hybrid back… high yoke but less taper to the bottom of the back panel.

[Caber]

This may not be the place to ask this question but is there much difference on the fit between the LC jacket and the Hawaii Raiders version. I know the LC has a clasp or button at the top of the zipper, wider collar, and D rings with the straps, but is the fit much different ?

Thanks
Cabe

Raiders and LC have different patterns, regarding the overall look.
Raiders = V shape body, large on upper shoulders.
LC = Boxie shape body, baggy upper sleeves, large on upper shoulders.

Dont for get the D rings for the straps

Caber



Cheers.-

I want a mutant jacket: Raiders body, with LC collar and windflap, CS double stitched shoulders and the 'V' reverse straps!

[Cimmerian]

That jacket really is stunning

Edit: should have clarified, I meant the lightly distressed version showing what S&J can do..

[Pyramid Jones]

I’m joining the club everyone! Placed a down payment on a Cazadora ‘38 today after my current issues with the Magnoli WL jacket I just received. Figured why deal with the hassle of I’ll fitting and poor quality jacket sand jump straight to the best of the best. I requested a distressed level somewhere between their medium to SA distressing. I’m super excited for this

[LostRaider25]

I’m joining the club everyone! Placed a down payment on a Cazadora ‘38 today after my current issues with the Magnoli WL jacket I just received. Figured why deal with the hassle of I’ll fitting and poor quality jacket sand jump straight to the best of the best. I requested a distressed level somewhere between their medium to SA distressing. I’m super excited for this

You'll be in for a treat. You'll never have a better looking leather jacket afterwards. Quality and customer service is top notch

[IJJTM]

Awesome! What skin type did you decide on?

[Pyramid Jones]

Awesome! What skin type did you decide on?

I’m getting the thick cowhide, it’s more in my budget than the horsehide.

[Cimmerian]

Sounds great.
I recently bought on of the Thin HH jackets of another member on here and am more than thrilled with it.
They take quite a lot wearing to soften up but the jacket will outlast me I reckon.
Might get to take a picture or two over the holidays and post em up.

[Pyramid Jones]

Sounds great.
I recently bought on of the Thin HH jackets of another member on here and am more than thrilled with it.
They take quite a lot wearing to soften up but the jacket will outlast me I reckon.
Might get to take a picture or two over the holidays and post em up.

I’d definitely be interested in seeing it if you get around to it. I strongly considered the horsehide before settling for the cowhide based on the price.

[Michaelson]

Things FINALLY cooled down enough to start wearing mine!

Regards! M

[Indiana Croft]

Ya know other than your avatar, I’d love to what you look like while wearing that peice of art work.

Croft

[Cimmerian]

Things FINALLY cooled down enough to start wearing mine!

Regards! M

One advantage of living in Blighty is that it is hardly ever too warm to wear mine. Mind you, mine is the thinner HH..

[Michaelson]

Ya know other than your avatar, I’d love to what you look like while wearing that peice of art work.

Croft

I’ll take one later to send to Diego so he can post it. I promised him first.

Regards! M

[Indiego Jones]

Ya know other than your avatar, I’d love to what you look like while wearing that peice of art work.

Croft

I’ll take one later to send to Diego so he can post it. I promised him first.

Regards! M

[Michaelson]

Will send one in the morning . Got dark on me before I got home.

Regards! M

[Michaelson]

Diego, FYI, pictures sent via messenger. Sorry it took so long Z

Regards! M

[Indiana Croft]

I didn’t think the pony express was still up and running.


I for one can’t wait to see them.

Croft

[Michaelson]

We use old mules down here in Tennessee.

Regards! M

[Indiego Jones]

And here are some pics of Michaelson in his CAZADORA '38 -Last Crusade- !!!
Horsehide.





Cheers.-

[Michaelson]

[IJJTM]

It looks great on you Michaelson!