[TheForge] Blacksmiths and UtiliKilts

[Fiorini & Skiles]

Ummm  yeah  um
Kilts are for men.  I don't wear them, but I certainly like them.
I don't think I can convince Bill to wear one while he is making knives.
That Utilikilt website is great.
-Kirsten
www.kirstenskiles.com

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> Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2005 11:37:03 -0400
> From: Daniel Crowther <blksmith at nycap.rr.com>
> Subject: [TheForge] Blacksmiths and UtiliKilts
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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
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> Daniel Crowther
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> Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2005 08:48:25 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Justin Fellenz <sunironworks at yahoo.com>
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> 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.
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> And the girls really do like it. The good ones, anyway, like me wife.
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> Oh yeah. And comfy. Who invented pants for guys anyway?
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> For blacksmithing though, I'm thinking no--I prefer carhartts and a
> good apron. Just me.
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