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After years of thrifting/antiquing, honestly, out of all metal zippers I've come across, I would rate YKK last in both design and build quality. The brass Talon
by jd3 3y ago
After years of thrifting/antiquing, honestly, out of all metal zippers I've come across, I would rate YKK last in both design and build quality. The brass Talons are the gold standard — I won't buy a vintage leather jacket unless it has either a Talon or Serval zipper, for example.
- stracer 3y ago> I won't buy a vintage leather jacket Are you by any chance Jensen Huang?
- maximus-decimus 3y agoThe legend says Jensen was born wearing his leather jacket.
- zinekeller 3y ago> I won't buy a vintage leather jacket unless it has either a Talon or Serval zipper, for example. You're might be correct on this front if the jacket is fron the mid-to-late 20th century - but as noted in the video today Talon is no more (it still technically exists but as a brand of an HK company). It's pretty much the same story: while YKK is definitely improving, a siginificant factor too is how (usually American) leading companies are cheapening their products because the brands are established (which won't affect in the short term but definitely adds up over the decades).
- jd3 3y agoCorrect — outside of a couple of japanese factories recreating/pantomiming their favorite vintage brands (buco, etc. — mostly using the original equipment from America!), I don't think there are any modern leather jacket brands worth buying.