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Bob Dong B-15 Jacket
- Thread starter Thomas Koehle
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Technonut2112
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I imagine it would be quite difficult to source the extremely tight weave found on the originals and upper-tier repros. Very first thing I noticed when comparing the Eastman, Buzz, and most recently "The Few" B-10's I had / have (I moved-along the Eastman) to Bronson and other less expensive Chinese cloth military jacket repros I've owned. More than likely, the expensive offerings were woven from the vintage looms that were snatched-up from the original USA factories and moved to Japan some years back.
The other noticeable difference is in the stitching. The expensive repros have a tighter stitch-count than the Chinese versions. That said, I must say that I'm impressed with how well Bronson followed Buzz's Rough Wear B-10 / B-15 patterns starting with last year's versions.... MUCH better than what they were selling in previous years. If I get some spare time, I may start a thread comparing the differences in materials and construction.
For the $$, the Chinese repros compare very well in pattern and looks. Both Bronson and Bob Dong have also improved their knits with wool-blends over the 100% synthetic used in previous years, and sport predominantly wool linings.
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Grant
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Stitching isn't the only noticeable other difference: what's with the shiny brass colored cheap Talon repro zip? Also, the Dong stamped snaps and the dark colored knits and oxygen tabs look odd. Guess I'm too much of a jacket nerd to settle for a cheap repro with these compromises.
Technonut2112
Well-Known Member
I read that BD corrected the snaps with this year's version. I have seen improvements from both them, and Bronson with each passing year. Considering that we are discussing differences between other repro jackets running from $550.00-$750.00 + USD, I think that the Chinese are doing well to cater to folks who are budget-conscious, and willing to compromise a bit. Personally, I do find it more difficult to compromise after now owning upper-tier repros, and comparing the differences for myself despite my limited budget, so I can also relate to that point of view.
Carl
Well-Known Member
Do you know what Grant ! I cant remember now !! I'll have to have a quick try on tomorrow !
Thomas Koehle
Well-Known Member
I got a Bronson B10 with rust knits in a cheap trade . It's going to get some work on it
Hi Carl,
what's the Status of your B10?
Greets
Thomas
Carl
Well-Known Member
Hiya Thomas ! I havnt yet thought about what to have done on it yet !
I would prefer somthing 352nd FG related .
Maybe a big BLUE NOSE BASTARD on the back !
Carl
Well-Known Member
It will probably cost more than the jacket to have it done!!
LimajrP-51
New Member
Good afternoon gentlemen.
Could someone tell me which
squadron is the "Patch" which is on the jacket.
Best regards
Limajr.'.
Could someone tell me which
squadron is the "Patch" which is on the jacket.
Best regards
Limajr.'.
You mention Japan, Japan are also making some of the best Selvedge denim also
