The Best Custom Western Hat maker!!!

[msm007]

Hi,

Excuse me if this is a repeat. But who do you think makes the best custom western hats, today. I really like Knudsen hats, http://www.knudsenhats.com/

 

[Naphtali]

Having had him work on several hats, I strongly recommend:

Jimmy Harrison
Double H Custom Hat Company
121 South Main
Darby, MT 59829

1-877-HAT MAKR

http://www.doublehhats.com
jimmy@doublehhats.com

Were you to visit him, be sure to ask about the jeans in his show case that are ripped to shreds.

He uses only 100 percent beaver fur felt.

 

[M6Classic]

My choice would be Montecristi Hat Works in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

http://www.montecristihats.com/

If you have never been to Santa Fe, it is one of the loveliest destinations in America and you can also go home with a wonderful hat...at least having ordered a wonderful hat! Finish your wardrobe with a belt from James Reid...

http://jrltd.com/

...another of my destinations when in Sants Fe.

Buzz

 

[msm007]

Haven't heard of that one (Double H Custom Hat Company), thanx. I will give them a look

 

[frussell]

Working or just for show?

If you're just looking for something that "looks authentic," there are many places like Knudsen's that offer Old West and Buckaroo style hats. If you need a good working cowboy hat that's well made and uses high grade materials, I've had good luck with Mackey Custom Hats. Mine is about 8 years old now and still going strong, looks like new. Tonto Rim Trading is also a good place for lots of styles and choices. Thanks, Frank

 

[msm007]

Just looking in general for well made hats. Mackey Custom Hats looks very interesting, too very good prices!!!!!! Thanx

 

[gtdean48]

I've got one from Shorty's = http://www.shortyshattery.com/

 

[msm007]

Nice hatmakers. Does anyone have pictures of their purchases?

 

[DanielJones]

I'd most likely go with Tom Hirt. Fantastic work there. If he has the block he can make anything you want.

http://www.tomhirt.com/

Cheers!

Dan

 

[Garrett]

http://www.buckaroohatters.com/

 

[Lefty]

I'd most likely go with Tom Hirt. Fantastic work there. If he has the block he can make anything you want.

http://www.tomhirt.com/

Cheers!

Dan

JtL?

 

[RBH]

http://www.buckaroohatters.com/

I 2nd Mike Moore, he also makes a fine fedora!

 

[jimmy the lid]

JtL?

lol lol lol

 

[handlebar bart]

I 2nd Mike Moore, he also makes a fine fedora!

Yep:eusa_clap

 

[suitedcboy]

There are lots of choices in western hat makers. The choice might be narrowed if we knew what you want and expect in your hat. Are you after a vintage look or a contemporary western hat? Are you going for a hat to wear with period clothing to be a period authentic hat or are you going to dress in Wranglers/shirt/boots and want a cowboy as worn today by those who ride/train/show horses or compete in rodeos?

 

[indycop]

Yep:eusa_clap

:arated:

 

[msm007]

There are lots of choices in western hat makers. The choice might be narrowed if we knew what you want and expect in your hat. Are you after a vintage look or a contemporary western hat? Are you going for a hat to wear with period clothing to be a period authentic hat or are you going to dress in Wranglers/shirt/boots and want a cowboy as worn today by those who ride/train/show horses or compete in rodeos?

I will be the levis/shirt/boot guy. But am mostly interested in the historical western styles (.i.e. Boss of the plains, Tom Horn, etc.) As far as expectations for the hat, not 100% Beaver, maybe 50% to hold up to some weather and last a while.

I do notice that there are some hat makers that seem to sell wool hats for the same price as a good fur felt hat. I would like to buy a well made hat at a reasonable price 300 - 400 dollars. Thanx

 

[gtdean48]

I 2nd Mike Moore, he also makes a fine fedora!

:arated: I have one of the Major's custom fedoras but not a western.

 

[carouselvic]

First, I do not own a custom hat. Ritch Rand, co-author of The Cowboy Hat Book is a hatter.
http://www.randhats.com/

 

[Naphtali]

Haven't heard of that one (Double H Custom Hat Company), thanx. I will give them a look

Jimmy's been a custom hatter for several decades, beginning when his rodeo career ended. Very pleasant man. And you've seen his hats worn by people in news - presidents of the US, et al. . . . One last thing, he will make fedoras to order; it's not something for which there is much demand in western Montana.