New Stillwater Kilt Tartan Announced!

[Yaish]

Marine here, checking in. I think from my previous posts you already know my views on the SWK line.

Now, let me tell you this. Go to any base PX and look at half the USMC memorablia sold there. Half of it is produced overseas.

Marines themselves dont just come from "Kansas". I have served with Marines from Haiti, Pakistan, pretty much every middle eastern country, South Africa, China, and tons of countries I cant remember. And I dont mean their ancestors or even parents came from those countries, I mean the Marines themselves were born there.

Stillwater pays their staff a living wage, and holds his shop in a decent work environment. His company itself is based in the United States, though production is outsourced (like tons of other "American" companies). He never claimed his kilts were made in the USA.

Personally, unless it was hand sewn by a Marine themselves, I dont see how anything else is different. What matters to me is intent, and the intent SWK has is to offer a tartan that has been widely requested, in order to honor the USMC. I really dont see how you can go wrong with that.

Now, as to the "Its not just any tartan" comment, well, a McDonald tartan isnt just any tartan to a McDonald now is it? Other than the purely commercial tartans each one holds special meaning to someone. If Blackwatch can be made in Pakistan, then why not Leatherneck?

[macwilkin]

If Blackwatch can be made in Pakistan, then why not Leatherneck?

Point of clarification: the tartan's name is Black Watch (two words), or the Government Sett.

Regards,

Todd

[Yaish]

Thank you.

[macwilkin]

Thank you.

You're most welcome. Sorry to be picky.

T.

[bunchdescendant]

OK All-

(soapbox mode)

I know that Jerry probably did some thinking before he decided to give us a Leatherneck Tartan. I am NOT a former Marine (former USAF) but I will order at least 1 Leatherneck kilt from Jerry, fully knowing where it came from and that Jerry took the incentive to provide it.

I will be appreciative of Jerry's fast shipping and great customer service. Jerry's kilts are a great deal for the price.

I will wear it with pride to honor those that have put their lives in harm's way for this country.

(/soapbox mode)

Jerry-Thanks for thinking about us current and former military personnel.

Sorry if it sounds like I got up on a soapbox there, just my $0.02 worth.

Ray

[wesd]

GOOD DAY, Guys I will wear this new kilt with pride and respect, I am vet (US Navy) It will be in honor of my grandfather and his 20 years in the Corp. If any way that I was disrespectful in my actions when wearing this kilt I would be lookking at a butt kicking from some elderly retirered marine. One more thing, now I am JONESING, boy I almost cann't wait, just like some little kid around the holidays, cann't wait, cann't wait, cann't wait......



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Wes

[Freedomlover]

I never ceased to be amazed that the kilt police are as active here as they are anywhere. Despite ubiquitous claims of tolerance for differing views, and demands that they be accepted without (see the Rules) comment, it seems that an honest businessman has somehow managed, with imaginary cause, to offend some. Hypocrits. Get over it.

[filman]

As a former Marine I plan on buying one or two of the kilts. As for them being made in Pakistan it does not bother or offend me. It is not were the kilt is made that makes a differance but what it reprecense and honors.
U.S. Marines donate toys to children in Pakistan. So if the Marines can do this why not get something made there.

I have been happy with my SWK's in the past so I will buy from them agian.
The Kilts are just what they clame tobe.

[Mike1]

Hypocrits. Get over it.

I'll be honest, I've only had one cup of coffee this morning, so maybe I'm a bit edgy. But when forum members resort to this type of public observation, I feel it is time for a reminder.

If there is something about the forum any of you don't care for, remember this one, simple fact -

We're not holding anyone hostage. No one has a gun held to your head, making you visit here or read any particular threads. If you don't like things the way they are, the Log Out option is right up there in the NavBar. It is just that easy.

This type of ad hominem comment is not welcome here.

Let's move this thread back to the discussion of a new kilt and away from world economy and name-calling. Otherwise, I will be quite happy to lock it down.