I love my mail lady...

[flyv65]

...'cuz over the last two days she brought me two items I've been pining for:

First, the sgian dubh I ordered from Rab Gordon (Rainnea) came in, and it's just exactly what I wanted: Damascus steel, bog oak grip, sterling silver pins and pommel nail, and a nice black leather sheath. It's got nice heft and jimping, and the grip is beautifully worked. I couldn't be happier with it, and would recommend Rab highly.

Second, my custom weave 16oz from Kathy Lare came in last night and it...is...GORGEOUS! First off, I wasn't sure what it would look like, since I was only working off the little jpegs from the ITI website, so it has a slight green element to it that caught me by surprise, but pleasantly so. As far as the kilt itself goes, save your pennies and buy a Kathy Lare kilt when you can: the stitching, pattern matching, hardware, lining, loops, the fit, well, just everything is spot on. I slid the kilt out of the bag and almost could have shaved with the pleats Kathy pressed. I can't say enough about how great this kilt is; the only ding I can think of was that because I ordered a custom weave tartan (Lady Borodale's Gift, #003276) the kiltmaking schedule was at the mercy of the weaver, which took more time than Kathy had expected (and is obviously not something she could control). I have to second Ron on her workmanship-wow.

I'll post pics this weekend of both my new treasures, as soon as I find my camera.

Bryan...I think I've got a regular kiltmaker now...

[NewKilt]

We'll look forward to those pics. It certainly sounds like Kathy did a wonderful job in making the kilt, and it was well worth the wait.

Darrell

[mbhandy]

Sounds great Brian,

Can't wait to see the Pics. By the way My Post lady wants to see the Canvas "Carhart" Kilt I Got from Alan. It fits great. She is GREAT I have a mail box at the street but she brings the boxes to my door. :grin:

MrBill

[GMan]

Bryan,

Great to hear this wonderful news. Looking forward to seeing the newly acquired accruments.

[Livingston]

Sounds like a nice one. Can't wait to see the pics...or maybe it's time for a large Denver/Colo Spgs Kilt night?

[Bob C]

Those sound like some outstanding acqusitions, Flyv. Congrats.

Those Rab Gordon knives are works of art, for sure.

[flyv65]

Sounds like a nice one. Can't wait to see the pics...or maybe it's time for a large Denver/Colo Spgs Kilt night?

Yeah, I'm a tad tweaked that I couldn't get downtown for the pub night at the Tavern, but there will be another soon, I'm sure.

Bryan...I bet I see a bunch of you for St Patrick's Day...