Kilt wearing advice and kilt sources

[Zaubon]

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Did I miss anything? I'll eventually add a batdric and sword probably....maybe...dunno

Any and all suggestions welcomed!

Thanks to everyone for the help so far.

Unless you're set on carrying the weight of a sword and baldric, I've been quite happily feeding my need for steel with a dirk. It's a lot lighter, hangs from the belt and is traditional.
Either way I like the products from Cult of Athena. http://www.cultofathena.com/ The prices are reasonable and the selection is excellent, they have everything from wall hangers to combat ready, with a range in between. Since the blades I carry are not going to be drawn or used for what they were originally intended, I like something a grade or two up from wall hanger. It looks good, but doesn't cost nearly as much as a battle ready blade.

[Merlin]

Very good advice.... which type of dirk do you carry?

[Zardoz]

Merlin, your selections sound great, Look forward to seeing it sometime!  Hey, I know you were talking about a plaid, USAK can do one for you, it's not on the site-  just ask.

[Zaubon]

Very good advice.... which type of dirk do you carry?

They don't carry the model that I have anymore, it's a transitional Ballock Dagger/Dirk similar to this.

http://www.cultofathena.com/product~item~SH2363~name~Scottish+Dirk.htm

[groomporter]

Speaking of the sgian dubh -a lot of friends have given up on wearing one in the top of their hose or moccasin boots because they have lost so many while being participants at faire. But, I've heard it said that the actual origin of the sgian dubh was as a "pit knife" worn under your arm, so I added a hook on the sheath for one of my small knives and now usually wear it hooked in the arm hole of my jerkin.

[Merlin]

Hey Zardoz.... what size are you and what size Highlander shirt do you have from Ravenswood?

Their sizes go Sm, Med, Large, XL, 2Xl, 3XL 4XL ...which made me wonder what they consider XL since they go so high.
I'm about 185 lbs at 5' 10".... I usually get XL T-shirts because I don't like tight fitting shirts.

[Zaubon]

Hey Zardoz.... what size are you and what size Highlander shirt do you have from Ravenswood?

Their sizes go Sm, Med, Large, XL, 2Xl, 3XL 4XL ...which made me wonder what they consider XL since they go so high.
I'm about 185 lbs at 5' 10".... I usually get XL T-shirts because I don't like tight fitting shirts.

I'm 5'11" 320lbs I wear a 4X Ravenswood. I normally wear 2X-3X shirts from other manufacturers.

[Zardoz]

I'm 5'9 about 210, about a 46 -48 jacket size, The XL 's are OK on me. 

[Merlin]

Unreal..... got any other suggestions for a place to get a good Highlander shirt?

Maybe it's just me...but I refuse to pay $15.50 shipping charges for a shirt.

[Zaubon]

Ren Shirts in Seguin has some nice shirts. Order larger than you think, they tend small for me.
http://www.renshirts.com/

I've been wanting to get a leines from this vendor for a while now, just never seem to have the money when the mood strikes.
http://www.faireware.com/index.html#pagetop

[Merlin]

Wow.... renshirts place looks nice.

I think I'll get a sleeveless wrinkle.... $37.00 TOTAL...not bad

[Tim T]

I just got a sleeveless wrinkle gauze from Renshirts a couple of weeks ago, and I love it.  I've worn it with my kilt, and with my pirate stuff as well.  It's super comfy, and breathes really well.  I really couldn't recommend it highly enough for summer faires.

[Zardoz]

Wow, The last time I ordered a shirt from Ravenswood they were like 32 bucks, and now they are only shipping UPS..$39for the shirt,  $10 shipping + $5.50 "Handling" ! 
A colored Renshirt with shipping and Texas tax totals about the same, but I like the collars and lacing style of the Ravenswood shirts better.  I was fixing to order up a red one, but I think I'll just wait and get it at TRF to save the shipping..

[Merlin]

Ya know... it's a thorn with me I guess. I would pay $50 for the shirt with FREE shipping than $35 and then see $10 shipping and $5 "handling" charge.

Yes..I understand the end payment is the same.... but it chaps me to pay $10 for shipping and see when the package arrives that it only cost $3.98 to ship and how is it a $5 charge to "handle" my package? (There's a joke in that last statement)

[groomporter]

just for fun
How to Wrap and Wear a Great Kilt (if you're a GI Joe or other 1:6 scale Action Figure)

http://vikki.ethernauts.net/kilthowto.html