Yeah got a full Le Creuset set + a 12" US cast iron, should be fine, you're right.

Yeah import tax was more than $90! Its bonkers.

Yeah, I saw. A few factors lead to me not:

1. Increased price.
2. No Vanguard model.
3. No seconds.

I've spent $200 on factory seconds Vanguards ($250 new). I figured, whilst I'm over there might as well!

Glad you like them!

Nice. I normally pay around £40-50 for my 512s so might be worth seeing if I can get some cheaper ones. I'll be near Macy's as well!

With good reason - yes.

Without reason, yes if below a specific length and non-locking.

Think we have leatherman here, though unsure if same range and price.

Yeah I looked at WLs before deciding on Thursdays. Look great but not what I'm after this time around.

Yeye keen to have some genuine Chicago deep dish! Definitely asking around for suggestions, especially if there's an old family business.

Not sure what else Chicago is famed for though, food wise.

I might go try a pair on. Then I at least a) know for future so I could order from UK and b) have a bar to judge others against.

Yeah thanks. Might hit a goodwill actually, we have charity shops in the UK, but very different to what you have!

They look great. It's Chicago that in going to, so will check it out.

No doubt better than Thursdays. But also 2.5x the price. A price I'm sure is justified though.

This sounds like a very unique suggestion. I'm intrigued!

Nice, they look decent. Will investigate.

1000 mile, is that a claim that sounds good but isn't that impressive?

My £40 Clarks have easily lasted 1000 miles...

Yeah thats me too.

Thursday boots look less rugged, which is what I'm after.

Also great value. Sure not as good as other GYW boots, but they're also not $500...

Will have a look. Got some good cast iron already, but will see what there is at least.

They're more outdoorsy than I'm after, but thanks.