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  1. CLEM

    Smock, Windproof, 1942 Pattern (the original 'SAS smock'), but made in Ventile in 2026!

    Very interesting. Thanks for the information. It’s good to know the reasons and the history behind these things.
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    Smock, Windproof, 1942 Pattern (the original 'SAS smock'), but made in Ventile in 2026!

    Thanks for explaining mate, appreciated
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    Smock, Windproof, 1942 Pattern (the original 'SAS smock'), but made in Ventile in 2026!

    I’ve heard at different and various times that the old original SAS smocks were made of Ventile and Cotton Gaberdine . I’ve also read that Pilots immersion suits were also made of Ventile, so how can Ventile not be waterproof, what would be the point? I’ve a bit of an obsession for two things...
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    Modified Desert Smock

    You carry on mate, good kit for not a lot of money Surplus kit
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    Whittling knife recommendations

    If i ever see one at a reasonable price I may grab one for myself.
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    Modified Desert Smock

    That’s why I don’t wear camouflage gear meself , and because I’ve never served. I don’t mind if others do of course.
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    Whittling knife recommendations

    How you found the Old Timer? I gave one as a gift to a friend, I don’t think he ever used it, he uses his Dremel :biggrin:
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    Modified Desert Smock

    Looks good i think, wont look like Walter Mitty or Michael Ryan
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    Smock, Windproof, 1942 Pattern (the original 'SAS smock'), but made in Ventile in 2026!

    That actually looks good, the pattern i mean :bigok:
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    Ross Douglass/Scorpion knives

    Same
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    Ross Douglass/Scorpion knives

    Nope, technology isn’t my bag i am afraid.
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    Ross Douglass/Scorpion knives

    :bigok: I couldn’t see just a thumb up
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    Ross Douglass/Scorpion knives

    I’ll have a look :emoji_thumbsup:
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    Ross Douglass/Scorpion knives

    It’s pretty terrible isn’t it. As i say was wondering if anyone knew of or knew anything of the design and its designer.