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  1. NonEntity

    The Elephant in the Room - Man Purse

    When it comes to leather bags and accessories, Ghurka stands at the top of the heap. Here's the incredible story of how I came to acquire my first piece, and, subsequently, a Ghurka collector. I apologize in advance for its length, but I think you’ll find it fascinating: I first started...
  2. NonEntity

    Guys: How Many Shoes?

    24 Pair That counts athletic shoes: *New Balance 992 running, gray Converse leather basketball, white K-Swiss Classic leather tennis, white Reebok leather walking, white/navy Timberland Eurus water shoes, gray/orange Boots: Vasque Super-Whitney hiking, dark brown smooth leather...
  3. NonEntity

    Amazing Masonic Fez

    That has to be the most whoop-tee-do fez i've ever seen. Just as well you didn't get it, though. If a Mason saw you wearing it, he'd approach, and when you didn't know the secret handshake, well, they have ways of taking care of people like that.
  4. NonEntity

    Berets, Anyone?

    Your beret is not just acceptble, but is among the very best. The felt is extremely dense, and has a Teflon coating that makes it truly waterproof. The black leather sweatband is very nicely made and attached, and the red ribbon that runs through it adds an appealing flourish. Note that this...
  5. NonEntity

    Berets, Anyone?

    Yes, the Hoquy on the left is, as I said before, its Deluxe model, second from the top of the line. You do not provide any information on the red beret on the right, and the photo is too small for me to read the label, but it is a typical military-style beret. The "Vrai Basque" in the...
  7. NonEntity

    Sword Canes...

    I had an umbrella sword I bought at a gun show rediculously cheap from a guy hard up for cash. I had just read up on such weapons and knew this to be an especially collectible one made in England in the late 1800s. The blade was some special alloy, super-sharp and pointed, made to the same...
  8. NonEntity

    Briefcases

    JEEP, Baron looks like it makes a quality bag. I like that plaid lining. I know you already have it, but a couple of pointers on not-so-obvious things to look for in shoulder bags, satchels, brief cases, and light carry-on luggage: Bottom protection. Look on the bottom of the bag to...
  9. NonEntity

    Desert boots??

    Yes, I had several pair of Clark's desert boots in the 1970s. They only came in one width, and I have narrow feet, so that's when I first got into thick socks to make them fit. And I still have to do that with only-medium-width casual shoes. I prefer Smartwool Trekking, which are its...
  10. NonEntity

    Flashlights?

    I have a lot of flashlights. Got in to them when I was a little kid. I keep a Maglite Solitaire on my keyring, a AAA Mini Maglite in my Ghurka shoulder bag, a AA Mini Maglite in the glove box, and a 4-D-cell Maglite on my gunbelt. It's as much a weapon as a light. One of my favorites is...
  11. NonEntity

    Ghurka Leather

    Quality Deteriorating? I, too, am concerned about Ghurka's quality deteriorating after the holding company which also owns Marc Cross acquired them. There is no question about what happened to their prices after that: They went up, way up. The new company also is pushing a more modern...
  13. NonEntity

    Photos: My Vintage U.S. Fish and Wildlife Stetson

    First, let me say that, although this hat is outside my area of expertise, it is very appealing. I would say that it is probably from the late '60s or early- to mid- '70s. Before you make any alterations, get it evaluated by a professional appraiser with a written appraisal. You may be...
  14. NonEntity

    Berets, Anyone?

    Beret Clinic, Sesion 1 Tap, tap, tap. (9 mm P7 M8 Heckler and Koch rapping on the desk) All right class, let's settle down and take our seats. It's time to begin the Beret Clinic. Berets are constructed of just about any material you can think of, but, for now, let's limit our focus to...
  15. NonEntity

    Berets, Anyone?

    People often feel awkward wearing things because of the associations they make with them. When it comes to berets, those connections range from military men like Lord Montgomery and the Special Forces segment of the U.S. Marines to labor leader Che Guevara and Hollywood film directors. There...
  16. NonEntity

    Ghurka Leather

    Yes, while it was once merely astronomical, Ghurka is now hideously expensive. Bag & Baggage, which also goes by Roberto's in some markets, used to carry it, but no longer do. You can negotiate at retail stores like that (I could always talk them down 20- 25%), but not with Ghurka.com. I...
  17. NonEntity

    Ghurka Leather

    I collect Ghurka leather and absolutley love it. I did a search here and found a sprinkling of Ghurka references so thought I'd throw up a thread dedicated to what are, in my opinion, the best leather products in the universe. To date, I have eight pieces. I have an engaging story of...
  19. NonEntity

    Berets, Anyone?

    Berets came up on the caps thread, and someone there said he was going to start a thread dedicated to them, but I did a search and did not find anything. So, I'm starting one. I have two berets and did extensive research to educate myself on the topic before I purchased the newest one. As...
  20. NonEntity

    Ribbon tie idea

    Or you could ask your hatter to tie the ribbon into a Windsor knot, let the ends extend to the edge of the brim, and then cinch them down there with a tie tack. Just pulling your leg, Alon. I like your out-of-the-box thinking.
  21. NonEntity

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Peacoat, I really appreciate all the info. You are, indeed, when it comes to peacoats, The Man. All these years I thought I had a Navy-issue coat. At first I found it disappointing to learn it's not, but the fact that Schott made my early-1970s civilian-market one just like its WW II...
  22. NonEntity

    Feathers and pins?

    Wolfmanjack, I'm of Scotch-Irish heritage and enjoyed those photos. That Highlander could be a distant relative; perhaps I have feathers in my genes. I've been told I have feathers in my head, but let's not get into that right now. Sure, I'd love to see a pic of your "beater" with the...
  23. NonEntity

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Peacoat, Thank you so much. I failed to mention above that the coat was brand new, not "previously owned," when I bought it, though how long it had been hanging in that slow-moving surplus store is anybody's guess, probably years. When I describe the wool in my old peacoat as being rough...
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