The School of Hard Knox

[alanfgag]

I think the Knox 20 was a sweet spot in the price/performance equation. Here's another:

 

[Frunobulax]

Received this black 1950s Knox Twenty today. Absolutely no problems that I can find. The felt is flawless and feels fantastic in hand. Open crown is 5 5/8", brim is 2 7/8", and 2" hatband (kinda looks Burgundy in the pictures but is faded black). I have 5 Knox Twenties and this is the first with a Knox price tag that shows the size in sixteenths (7 2/16 vs 7 1/8).

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Beautiful, Bill. Good get.

So black it looks blue on my phone.


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[Frunobulax]

I think the Knox 20 was a sweet spot in the price/performance equation. Here's another:

Homina homina.


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[Bill Hughes]

I think the Knox 20 was a sweet spot in the price/performance equation. Here's another:

Overall I think the Knox Twenty is my favorite model of hat. I have navy blue, brown, beige, and black. Now I see another color I need.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

My first Knox Twenty with “Custom Edge”

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[Bill Hughes]

My first Knox Twenty with “Custom Edge”

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I think the twenty is my all around favorite model. Nice color combination on yours.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I think the twenty is my all around favorite model. Nice color combination on yours.

Thanks, Bill. I also really like it and would love to be able to find more in my size.


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[M Hatman]

My first Knox Twenty with “Custom Edge”

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My My My...WOW.....THAT be a nice one!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!! Sold at Marshal Field's too!!!!! Extra WOW!!!! Definitely 50's!!!! SWEEEEEEEET. What is the brim width on it?
M

 

[deadlyhandsome]

My My My...WOW.....THAT be a nice one!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!! Sold at Marshal Field's too!!!!! Extra WOW!!!! Definitely 50's!!!! SWEEEEEEEET. What is the brim width on it?
M

Thanks, Mark. The brim is 2 3/4”.

 

[Tukwila]

My first Knox Twenty with “Custom Edge”

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Excellent, Brent. Great find, that one.

 

[steur]

My first Knox Twenty with “Custom Edge”

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Congrats, Brent. Great hat. Not all Knox twenty hats are created equal though; they do vary in style.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Congrats, Brent. Great hat. Not all Knox twenty hats are created equal though; they do vary in style.

Thanks, Stefan. This is not my first Knox, but it is my first Twenty. My previous Knoxes were of a lower quality so I know they do vary. I’d love to find more of these in my size.


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[alanfgag]

My first Knox Twenty with “Custom Edge”

A beautiful example with 1940s manufacturing label, per the Hatted Professor.

http://www.thehattedprofessor.com/datehca.html

 

[deadlyhandsome]

A beautiful example with 1940s manufacturing label, per the Hatted Professor.

http://www.thehattedprofessor.com/datehca.html

Thank you, Alan. If Brad says 1940s I’m not going to argue.


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[ofcoursemyhorse]

40's Knox Superfine

 

[Just Daniel]

Missed out on the Knox Forty early this morning or late last night. I must have been tired. I’d put it on the eBay thread but it might be better appreciated here!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Fu...Edwards-Knox-7-1-8-034-Gorgeous-/302990719533

 

[Bill Hughes]

I have several Knox Twenty fedoras. This will be my first Knox Twenty-Five. And only my second long hair. I’m hoping to receive it next week.

 

[steur]

I have several Knox Twenty fedoras. This will be my first Knox Twenty-Five. And only my second long hair. I’m hoping to receive it next week.

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Looks to be a good one, Bill. Congrats.

 

[Bill Hughes]

So here are the detailed pictures of the Knox 25 I bought last week. Once I put a brush to it and a bit of steam it became a real looker. I'm really happy with this hat. The brim is 3" and the crow is 5 3/4" open. I put the diamond dent in it. The ribbon is 2" and it has the nicer wind trolly with the Knox logo. I've never owned one with this "COMFIT" feature on the back of the hatband. A quick web search shows the patent for that was released in 1952. There is a piece of spongy material behind the accordion section. Is that just a shim or is it supposed to be there? It is tacked down with drops of glue. The size tag is different than I've seen on my other 1950s Knox hats. Also I've never seen the reorder label written out like this one.

 

[suitedcboy]

I have had a couple with Comfit sweats and I saw no evidence of foam having ever been there in the rippled area.