Bjornklader pants

[Jason Kehl]

To those of you using the Bjornklader pants I have a couple questions: do you find the hammer loop easy to use, does it stay open enough to readily accept the end of the hammer, or does it tend to fold flat and make it difficult to slide the hammer into (like the Carhart loop)? Also, which knee pad inserts do you prefer, the solid or segmented pads? I am interested in trying out the pants but I'm not sure about these two things. Any other advice would also be appreciated.

Thanks for your help.

Jason

 

[builderbob]

Hey Jason!  I have Blaklader Bantam pants as well as Bjornklader Ace Carpenter pants.  I had the Blaklader first a few years ago and really didn't like the loose fit at the knee pad area.  Every time I would kneel down, I didn't always land on the knee pad due to there being so much room.  I was using the segmented pad as it seemed to be a bit more conforming to the curvature of the pants without looking like there was 2x10 with the solid pad.

Entre JLC 2011 and I got to see the Bjornklader first hand from Richard at J & R Distributors out of Boston.  I tried on a pair at the show and immediately fell in love with these pants.  They're a bit slimmer but the fit is great.  The way I land on my knee is always spot on and the segmented knee pads are barely even noticeable. 

I think a comparable Blaklader pant is the 1600/1500 but they're both in about the same pricing category.  My Blakladers have been retired to a corner only to be used in a pinch.

Just my .02!  Best of luck

Bob

 

[Samo]

X2 on the Ace Carpenter.

Just wish they offered them in better colors.  Sometimes I want them w/o the outer pockets. These pants don't let you tuck the outer pockets into the inner ones.

The Hammer Loop works fine!  Big pocket fits my phone w/Otterbox.  Check out the Swedish knife and chisel with sheath.

The knee pads I got are the big flat rubber ones because they didn't have any segmented ones left.  They do conform over time and are the thickest. 

The Salesperson said I'd end up liking the thick pads and its true.

 

[Jonhilgen]

Bob,

What's the warranty on these pants?  I've got Duluth pants and they're guaranteed for life.  Granted, they're not geared toward the carpenter like the bjornkladder...

I wear a toolbelt, but only to hold a tape measure, knife and a small combination square.  I would like to ditch the toolbelt altogether.

Thanks,

Jon

 

[Brice Burrell]

Bob,

What's the warranty on these pants?  I've got Duluth pants and they're guaranteed for life.  Granted, they're not geared toward the carpenter like the bjornkladder...

I wear a toolbelt, but only to hold a tape measure, knife and a small combination square.  I would like to ditch the toolbelt altogether.

Thanks,

Jon

Jon, Duluth does have the Ultimate Fire Hose Cargo Pants that have optional knee pads and tool pouches.

 

[Jonhilgen]

Thanks Brice.  I've seen those before, but the bjornkladder look like they're a little better.  But 40 bucks better?  Don't know.  The good  thing about the Duluth pants is that I could remove the tool pouch at the end of the day.  I'm already notorious for leaving screws and nails and such in my pants.  If I had built in tool pouches, I might be in (more) trouble.

Jon

 

[mastercabman]

I have 1 pair
I do like them,but to put the knee pads in place,it needs to go in before you put them on.
The knee pads pockets are inside the legs
Blaklader are on the outside of the legs.
No big deal if you keep them on all day,but I like to take them out sometime to feel a little more comfortable if I don't have to get on my knees.

 

[Jason Kehl]

Thanks for all the replies! I will order one pair to give them a try and see how I like them.

j

 

[peter halle]

I bought two pairs two years ago at JLC when Bob bought his.  My advice is to buy longer because they shrink.  2 inches in the legs for me.  I don't wear capri or 3/4 length pants and frankly these look stupid when I wear them.  Love the pants.  Wear great but hate looking stupid wearing them.

Peter