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Sooo..has anyone been able to figure out how to sew an unreeded sweatband? Is there a way to do it by hand? It doesn't look too complicated given some patience and ingenuity but it looks like the stitch goes in between the felt? I can't seem to see stitching under the headband.

Thanks for all the replies everyone! I got in touch with Art and he doesn't currently stock something like the dark navy I posted but I'm still looking to get a hat after I research a bit more from all the suggestions posted, either from Art or who knows where it'll take me...

Hmm, how about this color?

Couple of questions, perhaps I can find an answer to cover all 3. Who makes good quality affordable ~$300 hats? With a color like this gray/blue Stetson? And has a tapered crown like Optimo's? I'm also considering Art's hats but he doesn't currently stock a gray/blue Off the Rack and his hats...

@AbbaDatDeHat @jdbenson @belfastboy Thats a Perceval L10 and the blade is 95mm. You should be able to get in touch with them to get something made for you. I never understood why they would have knives without a liner lock (or why anyone would prefer to own one without) until reading about...

Ambidextrous. Nail notches were never a selling point for me, especially on stiff or spring loaded blades. Same with the modern tactical style knives. I also don't see the need for a drop point blade, the sheepsfoot is easier to sharpen and more useful for day to day. Looks more gentlemanly too...

Just got this Dobbs Twenty "Guild Edge" from a lovely couple today.

Thanks @Michael R.! I went and looked at it today and it is indeed a Resistol with a cowboy on a horse. Not sure the best place to advertise this but it's too small for me at size 7 but is in great condition if anyone is interested! It really is as clean as the pictures convey.

Does the cowboy, horse liner indicate a western weight or western hat? When did Stetson change to the logo of a cowboy on a bucking horse? I can't seem to find pictures of that to compare. I have my eye on a hat with a narrow ribbon, cattleman crease and bound edge. The logo is gold printed...

Looking for something that will wear for a while and not need any work. Preferably something 30s-50s with a wide brim with a nice subtle taper to the crown and a wide-ish ribbon. Ideally, it would be unreeded and moldable and not a cemented shape that needs steam to mold but not deal breakers...

Thats a nice looking hat @Danbar99! Is that the Finga? May I ask how much the hat runs and how the ordering process was? I'm looking for a wide (3") brim center dent Panama but not really a fan of bleached toquilla. Would any loungers on this thread have suggestions? This Delmonico Agua is...

. That's a lovely hat! Is that a different weave or type of straw? I'm not normally a fan of pugs but that's a good combination and you wear it well!

I poked around their website numerous times trying to find pricing but never was able to. Thanks! drmaxtejada: I wanted to get a ballpark figure to decide whether I should pick up a $100 job or just go all in for an Optimo. I'm really smitten by their Panamas though.

Thank you! I may migrate my inquiries over to the Panama thread to get more eyes but did find a few reviews about the Pantropic being a little floppy in the brim. I'm now looking at the Jaxons since they seem to be blocked nicer and look equal in quality.

Anyone know the range their Panamas run? I could've sworn last time I checked one was $350 but seeing the felt hats in the $5-650 range is disheartening. I had hoped to visit Chicago to pick one out but that'll be out of my budget.