I had placed an order with another company in October for a 5 yard wool kilt in Bruce Modern tartan. Due to a very uncharacteristic snafu with this vendor I was 10 weeks out and found out that I most likely would have to wait until the end of February or begining of March for my kilt to arrive. The timetable was originally supposed to match the holidays and an important event for me.

I began wearing kilts because I compete in Heavy Athletics and because I just think they're cool. I bought a few of varying quality and even had a tartan registered and made into a kilt in honor of my Grandfather. Matt Newsome did a heck of a job on that.

But I never bought a "Bruce". It's strange because it is the only tartan, other than the one I created, that I actually have a clear blood linkage to. I just never saw a good example of the tartan in the kilts I was looking at. But I finally decided it was time to do so.

I took the opportunity to order from Rocky at USA kilts instead. A fellow caber thrower friend of mine wore his last season and I really liked the construction of it. So I called Rocky and asked if there was anyway he could do better on the timing for me.

He did. Not only THAT, but when he had heard that there may be a couple of days delay he CALLED ME! Now THAT is service! I mean, a couple of DAYS when I previously had a couple of months added to my timeline?

Here's my first impressions: WHY would I wear anything else in this weight and price range? 16 oz. 5 yard wool made to my specifications. Great weight, excellent workmanship and fits perfectly.

Yeah, I know, pictures right?



And the pleat shot:



Here is a picture of one of the embossed straps. Nice touch!



Rocky REALLY came through for me with a great product and great service. I'm kicking myself for not going to him sooner. I'm finding it hard to believe that my intent was to wear this to toss cabers in.

I wore it out and about today in some nice snowy weather. Lightweight enough not to pull at my hips, but dense enough to feel very comfortable.

Hmmmmm, Rocky, any plans on a Bruce Modern becoming available in PV?

Thanks for helping me out on this Rocky and the folks at USA Kilts. You won a customer.