...whether tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of the outrageous Kilt Intelligencia - or stick with the tried and true Knife Pleat.

Sorry, Ladies & Gentlemen - just couldn't help myself.

Anyway, after nearly 50 years of happy 8 yard 18oz heavy worsted Knife Pleat experience, I am planning a new kilt in Reproduction colours based upon this tartan which was drawn to my attention in one of Matt Newsome's very informative posts. https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/1...22955015887777

I am not seeking to recreate this kilt, I simply love the colours of this MacDuff tartan. (I am a MacDuff by birth btw, so advice on entitlement is not required.)

I am intrigued by Box and double Box, and Kingussie pleated kilts. I would like to hear from anyone who wears them and what they think of them compared to the more common Knife pleated variety. I have always used Geoffrey (Tailor) for all my Highland Wardrobe needs but they "refuse to make Box pleated kilts because they don't swing the way a proper kilt should."

I am particularly keen to know what your judgement is on the swing of the box pleats etc compared to the knife pleats. I read on Lady Chrystal's site that the double box addresses the "swish & swing" problem admirably. Does anyone have personal experience of this?

Thank you in advance, for your most learned advice and commentary.

Cheers!