[TheForge] Blacksmiths and UtiliKilts

[Justin Fellenz]

I'm a fan. I get a kick out of watching people's reactions--most people
look at the gruond in front of them, so they start with the boots, see
legs, then a "skirt," then, I dunno, a plaid shirt and a large red
bearded man. The face generally registers all the stages. Entertaining.

And the girls really do like it. The good ones, anyway, like me wife.

Oh yeah. And comfy. Who invented pants for guys anyway?

For blacksmithing though, I'm thinking no--I prefer carhartts and a
good apron. Just me. 

JRF

--- Daniel Crowther <blksmith at nycap.rr.com> wrote:

> I was just reading the California Blacksmiths' Assn newsletter (one
> of the 
> benefits of being part of the newsletter exchange program), and I
> noticed 
> they had a demonstrator there who wore a Utilikilt; they said they
> didn't 
> make too many "skirt" jokes.  Now, at the 2004 ABANA Conference I met
> at 
> least 4 guys (myself included) wearing a Utilikilt.
> 
> So, how many other blacksmiths out there have a Utilikilt?  Do you
> use the 
> hammer loop?  I really like the pencil pockets to store a prick punch
> or 
> cold chisel.
> 
> Also, since the 2006 ABANA Conference is in Seattle I'll probably be 
> picking up another Kilt or 2; after all, Utilikilt has their one and
> only 
> store front in Seattle.
> 
> For those who aren't familiar with Utilikilt you can check them out
> here: 
> http://www.utilikilt.com/  The "Workmans Kilt" is the best for 
> blacksmithing https://secure.utilikilts.com/catalog-workman-index.htm
> 
> 
> Daniel Crowther
> Gobae - The Smith
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