Designed for functionality and style, this hat features a 3 3/4” brim for enhanced sun protection, making it perfect for outdoor adventures. Crafted from luxe suede split cowhide, it combines durability with a low-profile design for reduced windage. Ventilation is ensured with four eyelets on each side panel. With its dark green underbrim to absorb light, this hat strikes a balance between practicality and contemporary fashion, appealing to both adventurers and style enthusiasts.
From the brand: Quaker Marine Supply’s founder and Coast Guard veteran, Joe Kadison, designed this hat with function in mind based on his own experiences on the water. Like many purpose-built items, it developed a singular personality along the way. To start, the bill is
long
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At 3 3/4” long, the Swordfish’s brim is 25% longer than your standard ball cap. Why? Because it actually offers sun protection when this long.
While most hats today are a standard 6-panel, this hat is constructed with 4 lateral panels to deliver a low profile that reduces windage. Like the original, it features four eyelets on each side panel that provide ventilation. It is made in a luxe, sturdy suede split cowhide to perform and last and has a dark green underbrim to absorb reflected light.
Sometimes, when you have the courage to choose functionality over fashion, you wind up back at fashion’s doorstep. We hope you enjoy this hat as much as we do.
