Knox Honister Armoured Mesh Jacket - Black

Brilliant service, fast delivery and quality product. Would definitely recommend and will be definitely using again.

One of a kind, race suit safety levels in a mesh shirt.
Worth every penny!!!

This is an extremely well made premium product, the only point I would make as it is very close around the neck and would be better as a V neck.

Used to tour Europe. Construction of jkt. allows more than enough air to pass through. Any temps below about 25 and I needed to use a wind blocker underneath.
Great quality construction and fit. Everything I had hoped for.
Used along with matching trousers. A combo. I was new to knox but their clothing is now at the top of my list. Good value. When it rained I simply added a waterproof over the top and it wasn't at all bulky

Try before you buy certainly works well.
Ordered Monday PM received text to inform me of its arrival Tuesday AM. Two hours later I'm riding away wearing the jacket like a kid with a new pair of shoes.
Which goes to show the product hit the spot.

Great jacket purchased for a European trip. Great cooling yet still feel protected,

I was in doubt buying this jacket, I tried on loads.

I realised I can be safe and wear what I want over the top of it, so a hoodie, jumper, or waterproof outer layers.

Sometimes you want to feel causal and not dressed up with boxy biker gear.

Build quality is amazing, the armour plates feel thin, and mould to you, the back protector covers most of your back.

One negative it dug into my neck a bit when new but it's not an issue anymore.

The only other downside is price, but as an an all year, all weather biker, who's not into leather jackets because of weather, it feels par for the course.

Overall it's top notch, looks great, feels great, and protects too.

As soon as I unpacked this it oozed quality, even the hanger is top quality.
Comfortable, very secure and makes you feel protected.
Did wince when I first saw the price, but its worth every penny.
I'm a Knox convert.

Knox have really cracked the concept of layering. It works fantastically well by keeping the armour exactly where it should be.
I have the Knox Urbane Pro (MK 1), which is only A rated. I love the fit, but only wear it with a jacket over for abrasion resistance.
With the Honister being AAA rated there is no anxiety wearing it on hot dry days without a jacket over the top, and with a simple outdoors soft shell jacket over on cooler days.
I am 5'10", 42" chest and 32" waist, and the L is a good fit, but slightly loose at the waist. The fit is more like a jacket rather than the Urbane Pro which is a very clingy fit (in the M size I have).
Both items are stretchy so they don't feel restricted.
The Urbane Pro is great under an abrasive jacket, but for the ultimate protection without the need for an abrasive jacket, you can't beat the Honister. Not cheap but you do get what you pay for. Highly recommended.

I liked the idea of armour being closer to the skin and did try on for sizing. Quality of the material looked really good, therefore decided to order online.
I am really pleased with the quality and have bought the full set for all seasons. Have used this once on a cold showery day and it kept me warm with no cold spots at the shoulders, which I had with my previous jacket. Cannot comment yet on how waterproof it would be in heavy rain however have confidence in all items bought and look forward to trying out in heavier rain. Would recommend you consider this.

Having worn an old mesh jacket that probably wouldn't meet current abrassion standards let alone the modern armour. I bought the Knox Honister AAA rated jacket along with the optimal D3O chest armour.
The jacket is a perfect 'snug' fit but the D3O armour is kept in place, the thumb rings help keep the sleeves in place and the whole jacket is very well made and inspires confidence. The only issue is the zips to the pockets sometimes get stuck. But apart from that, it's an amazing jacket.
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As a result of baking my brains out this summer, I've now spent a week with the Knox Honister.

Yeah, it felt a bit expensive at first...

...But I love it.

And it really is a different riding experience altogether.

It's a snug fit, and reminds me of wearing a wetsuit.

Unlike a wetsuit, the material is very breathable and when you're moving the cool air is delicious.

Especially on the arms.

It gives off a very secure feeling when riding.

But it might not be for you if you're not into feeling swaddled.

And it's AAA rated.

I also love how it's part of Knox's 'Seasonless' collection.

Which makes so much sense.

Just wish I'd come across it before buying so much riding gear =)

Anyway...

...I'm a medium according to Knox's sizing chart.

And whilst the medium was okay in the chest, it was too short for my monkey arms.

SportBikeShop's awesome returns service made swaping it for a large a piece of cake.

So, that's summer riding taken care of and when autumn and winter come along I can simply put layers/waterproofs on top of it.

Cushty!