Hello from MD

**dadgad** · 28th November 09, 05:27 AM

Greetings, all,

New kilt guy. Got married in one this summer and discovered the joy of kilts. I now have two, with one on order. One question. As I surf through the board, I come across the term "tank." Can someone enlighten me, please.

Thanks!

**Donnie** · 28th November 09, 05:32 AM

Greetings and

"tank" refers to an eight yard, 16 oz, wool traditional kilt.

**Bugbear** · 28th November 09, 05:36 AM

Welcome.

**ChattanCat** · 28th November 09, 06:17 AM

A tank is a traditional 8 yard knife pleated kilt made from 16 oz tartan material.

**Jock Scot** · 28th November 09, 06:57 AM

Welcome,from Inverness-shire.

**dfmacliam** · 28th November 09, 07:52 AM

Hello ans Welcome from Texas! The term "tank" was coined by Jimmy Carbomb and refers to an 8 yd knife pleat, handsewn 16oz or better kilt, and it refers to the fact that they are literally indestructable, and will last many lifetimes.

**ChattanCat** · 28th November 09, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by peacekeeper83

Hello ans Welcome from Texas! The term "tank" was coined by Jimmy Carbomb and refers to an 8 yd knife pleat, handsewn 16oz or better kilt, and it refers to the fact that they are literally indestructable, and will last many lifetimes.

Well said.
Jimmy is also in the Barley Juice band.