The Real McCoys
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@QuantumMechanic I actually like it best with just a UHF, but I also enjoy it over my outerware. The leather is really soft and supple.
Here's a pic of the texture:
I appreciate this detail, some leather buffer between the metal snap and interior lining:
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@Dstauffer thanks for the macro. It looks incredible, and that detailing well it's pedantic. Will you be treating the leather with anything?
Thanks!
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@QuantumMechanic I don't know what I'll do yet as far as treating it. I'm gonna have to do some research on what to do with deerskin. I will be wearing it in the winter so I'll have to take that into consideration.
@TrickHell this is a deerskin vest I picked up from RMC London. I was looking at the IH N-1 vest, but my size is sold out everywhere and in looking for my size, I came across this. I got it primarily to wear over my leather jacket in the winter months, but I am so impressed by it I can see myself wearing it quite a bit with my other gear. It's a touch larger than I'm used to in vest wear, but in order to fit over my outer wear and get the body length I needed I had to size up. But I don't think it's overly large. They had a dark brown too, but too small and plus I think the black looks better with my leather and any UHF I have. This vest is pretty unreal construction wise, and I realize that's par for the course given what I read in this thread, but it's my first RMC item so I was a little unsure of what to expect. Plus, I didn't find much info about this vest floating around the internet. The leather is super soft and supple, and the interior lining is quite substantial. The only negative I have is that there are no interior pockets, but that's just a preference thing on my end. Also, while the zipper is quite sturdy and smooth, I personally would have preferred a slightly larger one. But again, that does not inhibit the functionality, just a personal preference.
Let me know if you have any other questions and I'd be happy to answer as best I can.
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I have never treated mine in 3 years time as deerskin doesn't really require it (imho).
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@FurattoHeddo thanks for the feedback. I was just coming to a similar conclusion after reading up on deerskin. From what I read it's right up there with horsehide in terms of durability. Good to know first hand though.
How does yours fit? Mind feels just a touch loose, I think partly because after I've had it on for a bit the down flattens just a touch. Nothing that I would consider oversized, but slighted relaxed nonetheless.
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I would also describe my fit as relaxed. As it should be I guess.
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Absolutely stunning! Love those boondockers, there's definitely a hole in my collection that needs to be filled.
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Crap. Did you buy it from an AD?
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Wow, that is surprising. I'm sure they will take that back. I hope they have a replacement in the same size.
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Given their reputation and the price point in this thing, I am assuming they will. I just emailed them about. Unfortunately I had already discarded the original tags because I had planned on keeping it. Although I am sure that will not be an issue given I only had it two weeks and it will likely be considered "defective".
I know it's a first world problem, but just kinda bummed to see it happen to such a great piece. That being said, it is made by humans and there is always a margin of error…
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Agreed but at the price, you should expect to be able to get it sorted at no extra charge!
I have one of their overdyed m65s.
There is a fucking huge quality control issue with it. This being that the hood is not actually stitched in to the jacket properly.
Yes we all make errors, but for the price charged for their stuff outside of Japan. You should expect to get it sorted in a hassle free manner!
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I agree 100% and am hoping that is the case. I had read about some quality control issues in this thread, but figured with this piece being such a high price item, I would bypass that. We will see, I emailed them yesterday so hoping to hear back by Monday at the latest.
Unfortunately I have been spoiled by IH in terms of quality and customer service. I know @Giles and H would never allow such a quality control issue to take place, and would bend over backwards to make it right if it ever did happen
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Sorry to see that as you sold me on getting one.
Hope they make things right
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I am sure they will.
The hard part is, the vest is sick AF! It just makes me leery to get another as I am unsure of what issues I would encounter with that….I am really leaning toward just a refund at this point.
I'd love to see IH do some sort of variation on this style best. I'm sure that would be a winner on all fronts.
