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  1. Superfluous

    My Himel Experience (v2)

    Inexcusable at any price, let alone Himel's price. I'm glad your Imperial came out better, but it does not make-up for the poor workmanship on the Frobisher.
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    Japanese-Made WWII Repro Jackets

    I have read similar arguments about Jews driving Mercedes Benz. This is a political discussion and it does not belong in the Outerwear section.
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    Fine Creek Leather

    @Coke20x , In my personal experience, the Himel Frobisher pattern is the best fitting half-belt available today. I have two and they are my best fitting jackets. Himel really nailed this pattern. If I had to choose one half-belt, to the exclusion of all others, it would definitely be the...
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    Wouldn't it be a shame if this thread gets locked/removed too?

    Thanks for the clarification @Edward . Much appreciated.
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    Wouldn't it be a shame if this thread gets locked/removed too?

    @Edward , I have immense respect for your enduring and invaluable contributions to this wonderful community. Thank you!!!! At the risk of evoking undesirable repercussions, I am unpersuaded by your explanation. The "hype" thread had not become disrespectful. Moreover, it was not unduly...
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    Wouldn't it be a shame if this thread gets locked/removed too?

    "As a reminder: Once a thread is locked, an end run may not be made by starting a new thread on basically the same topic. That new thread will be summarily deleted." Respectfully, this explanation is unavailing. @jeo's thread was not "an end run" on the closed thread, nor "basically on the...
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    RMC J-24

    Stellar!!! Congrats.
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    Photos of cool jackets owned by others (non-brand specific)

    I could see an M&M wearing that jacket.
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    Himel Bros Chevalier bis

    Other than Himel, I personally am only aware of three other companies outside of Japan offering Shinki HH: FL, GW, and SB. Who else is offering Shinki HH? FL and GW are not “in the $1100 - $1300” range for Shinki jackets. Rather, to the best of my knowledge, both are $1,600 or higher. SB has...
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    Ever think some jackets are overhyped

    True. I just got off the phone with Himel and he makes the point that, when a company manufacturers a series of jackets that are exactly the same (e.g., RMC, FW, FCL, etc.), with no customization, they are able to employee certain manufacturing techniques unavailable to bespoke, one-off...
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    Ever think some jackets are overhyped

    ^ This!
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    Ever think some jackets are overhyped

    @ton312 - You're right -- the leather adjacent to your zippers is not wavy -- I have definitely seen wavy leather on other jackets but not yours -- my statement was overbroad and I apologize. I will remove it from my post.
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    Ever think some jackets are overhyped

    Completely disagree. This thread demonstrates that Himel, as with ALL other manufacturers, is capable of occasionally allowing a substandard jacket out the door. That said, it appears that the overwhelming majority of Himel jackets are well constructed. I have purchased six Himel jackets and...
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    “An error does not become a mistake until you refuse to correct it.” ~ John F. Kennedy

    Sage observations. On the one hand, we want to ensure that we received the quality we paid for. On the other hand, if we put almost anything under a microscope, we will inevitably find flaws. Obviously, this balance is different for everyone. Some carefully examine every inch of a new...
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    Himel Bros Chevalier bis

    There are at least three different distribution models present in the leather jacket sector, each with very different pricing considerations. First, you have the third party retail distribution model, whereby a manufacturer sells all of its jackets through third party retailers and does not...
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    The jacket is perfect! That said, you might consider elongated your arms a couple of inches.
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    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    RMC Steinbeck
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    “An error does not become a mistake until you refuse to correct it.” ~ John F. Kennedy

    First, the 8,000 pound gorilla in the room: Was my original post a backhanded way of disparaging @Carlos840 . . . absolutely not and I apologize if it came across that way! Was my internal contemplation of the issue motivated in part by @Carlos840 ’s election not to contact Dave . . . of course...
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    Himel Bros Chevalier bis

    I assume you were not present when DH sent out @Carlos840 's jacket. Therefore, how do you know that Dave "casually" allowed the flaws to leave his shop. Are you familiar with DH's QC protocols? Isn't it entirely possible that Dave is anything but casual about QC, but this jacket somehow...
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    “An error does not become a mistake until you refuse to correct it.” ~ John F. Kennedy

    As I was enjoying my self-imposed temporary respite from TFL, I became consumed with a philosophical question that compelled my early return from hibernation. “To err is human.” ~ Alexander Pope. “An error does not become a mistake until you refuse to correct it.” ~ John F. Kennedy Even the...

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