Reply With QuoteI've found Monkey Swag NATOs to be good quality.
https://www.mksnatostraps.com/collec...ralty-grey-pvd
But I think all NATOs are slightly shiny, apart from Phoenix, due to the nylon.
I’ve been looking for a light grey NATO for my SBS. I want something much lighter than an Admiralty Grey Phoenix for example.
I went for a vintage grey CWC NATO and can’t say I’m very impressed. Yes, it’s a well made strap but there is a very weird plasticy sheen to the strap that makes it look Silver rather than any sort of vintage grey. It reflects the light something terrible and generally looks rubbish in my opinion.
Does anyone have any recommendations for plain as you like grey NATOs.
Cheers.
I've found Monkey Swag NATOs to be good quality.
https://www.mksnatostraps.com/collec...ralty-grey-pvd
But I think all NATOs are slightly shiny, apart from Phoenix, due to the nylon.
Cheers, will check them out.
These CWC straps just seem overly shiny. Not a great look for an SBS!
These look pretty good - might try one myself.Originally Posted by Onelasttime
I thought the same when I got one
The vintage was too silver and the grey to blue
However both have toned down with use
The vintage especially. (They remind me of the colour and weave of the original timefactors NATOs in grey.)
I would say the CWC are better quality than the Phoenix.
Last edited by Sinnlover; 23rd April 2023 at 20:08.
Good to know. I may have to throw it in with the next clothes wash! See if that helps any.I thought the same when I got one
The vintage was too silver and the grey to blue
However both have toned down with use
The vintage especially. (They remind me of the colour and weave of the original timefactors NATOs in grey.)
I would say the CWC are better quality than the Phoenix.
Thanks
Agreed - they just need wearing a bit so they don’t feel so new, stiff and shiny.
I think that will definitely help.
I will also say that the grey CWC’s definitely lose their shine with use. They are quite stiff though. I find the Phoenix straps more comfortable but they get tatty quite quickly.
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Last edited by Bobbyf; 26th April 2023 at 12:31.
A little package arrived in the post this morning
Nothing particularly special but
I have been after a similar strap for a while
The brown NATO is very similar in feel to the old Phoenix strap.
Not completely sold on the leather pad though.
Maybe it will grow on me.
Over the years I have tried all types of NATO straps, but imo I think that these ribbed kind have to be the best.
I like CWC’s NATO’s, good quality, not a ridiculous price. But, I don’t find them overly comfortable and am always in between holes. I inevitably give in and end up back on an elastic NATO from the Thrifty Gentleman, comfy as you like!
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