Leatherneck Box

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I can't say I agree with that -- Matt's qualifications as a kiltmaker and a historian put his kilts squarely in the tank range, especially since the box-pleat was the fore-runner of the traditional knife-pleated kilt.

T.

But the term 'Tank' is not a technical term in the kilting world, from the FAQ:

A 'TANK' is defined as an eight-yard, wool, hand-sewn, traditional kilt. ie., "It's built like a tank." (coined by Jimmy Carbomb c.2005)

So by definition a Newsome 4 yard Box cannot be described as such. Traditional, hand sewn, wool yes but the beauty of the kilt is the construction requiring only 4 yards of material. This makes it a viable and affordable option for so many of us. I highly doubt I'll ever own a 'tank' but I'll agree that it most certainly is, as Jay noted, in a class of it's own. I'm proud to now be a part of a fortunate and select group lucky enough to own one.