Frugal Corner vs Stillwater

[GreenDragon]

I was wondering if anyone here had a kilt from each of these sites. If so, how do they compare? I was thinking of getting a 13 OZ Black Stewart from Frugal Corner and was wondering how the SWK Standard compared.

Thanks.

[McNulty]

Look up and read the threads about F.C. For a couple of extra bucks get the SWK standard. You'll be a happier camper. I have one of the 13oz F.C. and several SWK standards. By far a better product in the standard. And you'll probably have the Black Stewart at your door by the time you finish reading this post. Go ahead ...answer the door!
Nulty

[The Barry]

SWK, all the way!

[pipesndrumsnun]

The FC "16 oz" is VERY nice, but the 13 oz is probably more akin to SWK's old "economy" model (not that that's bad...just different!). ;)

I have an FC 13 and 16, as well as standard SWK and economy SWK; I don't have a "thrifty" SWK, but you can be pretty confident that anything you get from SWK is gonna be nice!

[O'Callaghan]

I like my SWK Thrifty, and I've just ordered a 13 oz FC. No opinion on the latter yet, and it will take a while to get here.

[BroosterB1]

I own what I believe is the same thing as the FC 16 oz. I bought mine out of Pakistan as a " sample", lets just say I didn't get the deal that you "should" on a sample. Anyway, when looking FC over and matching the color, make, buckels, et al, I am pretty sure the manufacturer is the same or so close as not to make a difference.

My point. The 16 oz FC is a good piece of work, and at the price they list a great value. I own SWK standards, and they are much lighter fabric, and seem to pill more that the 16oz. The 16 oz might not be the same as a 16 oz wool, but it is a "tank". Heavy, great swish, and warm. I would buy another from FC in a heartbeat. I have bought some hose and a sporran from FC and had no problem with service. Maybe not the lightspeed delivery of Jerry, but acceptable.

If you are looking for a good reliable low cost arcylic kilt, the FC 16 is not a bad deal. I dont know about their lighter weight kilts, and in realitity you could say I don't know about the FC 16. But I am pretty sure they are the same.

[Colin]

I don't own either, but I would prefer to give my money to Jerry at Stillwater kilts. His reputation for customer service, quality, business practices, and delivery speed are above and beyond. When buying from Stillwater you know you are dealing with a top of the line guy and company.

[Tony]

I don't own either, but I would prefer to give my money to Jerry at Stillwater kilts. His reputation for customer service, quality, business practices, and delivery speed are above and beyond. When buying from Stillwater you know you are dealing with a top of the line guy and company.

I'd agree... with a caveat.
Frugal Corner has a much wider range of tartans. If the SWK standard kilt is the level of kilt you are looking at, you should give FC a shufti too.

[Tony]

I should add....

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[Alan H]

I do not have a frugal corner kilt. However, I've made a pastors stole out of their "13 ounce" acrylic and IMHO...and this is just me, it's too light for a kilt. It's NOTHING like 13 ounce worsted wool. A number of people on this forum have taken issue with Frugal Corners definition of cloth weight. Mark has responded as well.. That might be worth a search of the forum, eh?

I can't say about Frugal corners "16 ounce" cloth, as I've never seen it.

I HAVE seen a lot of Stillwater Kilts products and I would buy their Standard acrylic kilt and enjoy it quite happily. I've owned two, and gotten good wear out of them, and I've sent many friends to the SW Kilts website for accessories, etc. They've always come back satisfied with the product.