I am currently the owner of 7 kilts (1 Sportkilt "Commando", 1 Amerikilt, 1 EKC (Gold Brothers), 2 Atlanta kilt (regular and utility), and 2 USAKilt (Casual and Semi-Traditional). Of the 7 the Atlanta kilt in Stewart (Black) and the USAKilt Semi-trad in American Heritage are my absolute favorites. And the USAKilt is absolutely the best in terms of construction quality. So I've got the casual kilts covered . I'm looking to take the plunge and get a true handmade 16oz. wool one. My questions are these:
1. Based on the built quality of my USAKilts, I was thinking of going with them, as they offer a hand sewn kilt in the tartan I want (Evans of Wales, but only in 14oz.). This is the only place I've found that tartan. My great grandfather was an Evans from Pontypridd, Wales, but my great grandmother was a Jones from Aberdeen. I wouldn't be averse to a universal Scottish tartan, either. For anyone who owns both, how do they compare to a traditional kilt handmade in Scotland? Is the fit and quality equal? I will probably only buy one formal kilt, as the PV ones and acrylic/wool ones are wonderful in the lovely climate of Louisiana.
2. Are there other custom makers you would recommend? If so, who and why? Since this a big purchase for me, I want the absolute best I can affod.

Thank you all for the great advice and information!