Joe Gondek Sporran - a review

**James MacMillan** · 23rd April 08, 08:33 PM

I am the proud new owner of another Joe Gondek quality sporran.

Below you see some photos, but they really don’t do this fine sporran justice. Joe made it in a very soft, yet durable and supple leather and he placed a couple of custom items inside. He made a pocket for my zippo and a pen and a key holder too. As you can see from my beefy hand inside it's very large and usable. The button and end pieces are antler and the draw-strings are braided leather. Very functional.

It is a sporran made on the pattern as printed in the late J. Charles Thompson’s book – “So You’re Going To Wear The Kilt” Mr. Thompson really knew his stuff when he made this design, and Joe has taken it up to the next level. This sporran quickly became a rival for my leather nightstalker and I’m sure I will prize this sporran for years to come.

Joe's handywork is superb, the hand stitching is even and tight, the leather chosen is nice to use and I could not ask for a better day-wear sporran.

If anyone wants a truly quality sporran, give Joe a PM. I’m sure that you will be satisfied.

Thanks Joe!

Front view - all closed up and ready to strap on the sporran belt.

Back view - showing the belt slot.

My whole hand can fit inside.

Custom mounts for pen, zippo and keys.

All-in-all a very nice sporran!

**Bugbear** · 23rd April 08, 08:40 PM

Sounds great. Hmmm, braided drawstring...

**James MacMillan** · 23rd April 08, 08:57 PM

Ted - I really wish you could see this sporran - It's a thing of beauty. But it isn't only nice to look at - the leather is so soft, and it still has that nice, new tanned, leather smell!

**Marshal Moroni** · 23rd April 08, 09:17 PM

This forum is always great for finding new ways to reduce the amount of money in my savings account.

Jay, you have a real beauty of a sporran there.

Congratulations!

Cheers,

Marshal Moroni