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Who are the decent+ quality American leather jacket makers?

Hobbes1

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I know about Vanson and Schott. I feel sure there may be a variety of other jacket makers based in the US. Those who do custom work and those who are more OTR. Is there a list anywhere on here (I've searched and couldn't find one...may be operator error)? Otherwise, please give your ideas for good quality makers....I don't need the "best' necessarily...but at least a step up from Wilsons. Thanks

edit: I did a google search before posting this request. I got a lot of hits that were either not what I'm looking for or were resellers of Schott....
 
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Psant25

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What @Monitor said.

Also, Bates, brooks, fox creek come to mind as well. I have not owned any by those makers, however

I love my JL jackets and Langlitz are great I have another coming in July.
 

AeroFan_07

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Some lower tier but still Made in US Options: Hillside, Fox Creek, TRD Leathers,
Also Gibson & Barnes but they seem to be slowly winding down.
Rest have been very well covered above...
 

Hobbes1

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Thanks, all. I forgot about a few of these and TBH, I'm not looking for the higher priced ones so much. I'm really lookimg for any makers more in the spot between Wilsons and Schott. 5* has made two for me but with covid shutdown, they have given me the opportunity think about domestic options.
 

Psant25

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I would consider Johnson Leathers strongly then. For many mods to a stock pattern and in horween cxl price gets up there. But stock leather and stock size maybe few slight adjustments price is around 700
 

AeroFan_07

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Honestly, in this season the used market is a "buyer's" market. There are many options on ebay/grailed etc for pennies on the dollar just now if you keep you eye open, ask good quesitons, and know your dimensions...
 

Hobbes1

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What @Monitor said.

Also, Bates, brooks, fox creek come to mind as well. I have not owned any by those makers, however

I love my JL jackets and Langlitz are great I have another coming in July.

Is there anything special about Fox Creek vs. Schott or Vanson? Price bracket is similar.
 

Jin431

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I love JL, they are local to me and will be my go to US based maker. We all know about GW/vanson/Schott/Langlitz et al but the most interesting to me is Dave Sheeley
 
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I love JL, they are local to me and will be my go to US based maker. We all know about GW/vanson/Schott/Langlitz et al but the most interesting to me is Dave Sheeley
Dave and Norshor have been on my list forever. Just haven’t seen the pattern from either I really want yet. No doubt both make a top tier jacket with attention to detail that is every bit as good as GW.
 

Hobbes1

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I love JL, they are local to me and will be my go to US based maker. We all know about GW/vanson/Schott/Langlitz et al but the most interesting to me is Dave Sheeley

What's up with the JL website? I think that i stopped on that site a long time ago and it was barren.....still barren. Where does one find out more,if one is not local?
 

Psant25

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Pretty much on the lounge or call them. Can see some examples on their IG acct. they have many styles and variations. If you have a pic of a jacket you like shoot em an email, request samples of leather, etc. damon is great just give him a call
 

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