Buzz kidder sporran quality?

[ardchoille]

Has anyone bought one of these Buzz Kidder Ribbed Kilt Sporran with Pewter Medallion from Stillwater?

I know I don't have to worry about shipping, since Jerry seems to be a magician, but I was wondering about the size and whether or not it has a drawstring closure. Hard to beat a good sporran at this price.

[Zardoz]

I wear a Buzz Kidder sporran almost every day, it's well made from good quality leather, has plenty of room, and a easy to use magnetic snap closure. I don't think you can get a better value in a day sporran.

I'd recommend getting a strap to use instead of the supplied chain;
http://stores.channeladvisor.com/Sti...x?itemid=50811

[ardchoille]

I wear a Buzz Kidder sporran almost every day, it's well made from good quality leather, has plenty of room, and a easy to use magnetic snap closure. I don't think you can get a better value in a day sporran.

I'd recommend getting a strap to use instead of the supplied chain;
http://stores.channeladvisor.com/Sti...x?itemid=50811

Thank you. I have a couple straps but I like to use the sporran hangers I bought from USA Kilts. This should be a fun week. I have the following ordered and am waiting for them:

a kilt (Night Stalker) w/flashes, kilt belt, and kilt pin (Stillwater Kilts)
some coloured flashes and kilt hose (USA Kilts)
Balmoral (Sport Kilt),

Now ordering the Buzz Kidder sporran from Stillwater Kilts.

[James MacMillan]

Having been impressed with vertually everything that I have purchased from SWK, I recently bought that sporran. It is a very fine piece!

The only downside that I see is the chain included with it. I will never use that chain, but the two oblong loops meant for the chain, fit my leather sporran belt just fine.

It is not an evening sporran, but will/could look well with a coat and tie. It is roomier than most sporrans that I have seen at that price.

The ribbing give it a sort-of expansion quality. The only draw back, as with most basic sporrans, is that it is just a leather pocket. Were I to try and improve it, I would put a couple of sub-pockets in it for change or other small stuff that sink to the bottom.

Below are some self explanitory flix. It is well worth the price.

[ardchoille]

Having been impressed with vertually everything that I have purchased from SWK, I recently bought that sporran. It is a very fine piece!

The only downside that I see is the chain included with it. I will never use that chain, but the two oblong loops meant for the chain, fit my leather sporran belt just fine.

It is not an evening sporran, but will/could look well with a coat and tie. It is roomier than most sporrans that I have seen at that price.

The ribbing give it a sort-of expansion quality. The only draw back, as with most basic sporrans, is that it is just a leather pocket. Were I to try and improve it, I would put a couple of sub-pockets in it for change or other small stuff that sink to the bottom.

Below are some self explanitory flix. It is well worth the price.

Wow, thanks for the pics! That is nice. I'm jonesing already!

[high-gear]

Having been impressed with vertually everything that I have purchased from SWK, I recently bought that sporran. It is a very fine piece!

The only downside that I see is the chain included with it. I will never use that chain, but the two oblong loops meant for the chain, fit my leather sporran belt just fine.

It is not an evening sporran, but will/could look well with a coat and tie. It is roomier than most sporrans that I have seen at that price.

The ribbing give it a sort-of expansion quality. The only draw back, as with most basic sporrans, is that it is just a leather pocket. Were I to try and improve it, I would put a couple of sub-pockets in it for change or other small stuff that sink to the bottom.

Below are some self explanitory flix. It is well worth the price.

Is that a Sinn timepiece on your wrist? Possibly a GSG9?

[James MacMillan]

Is that a Sinn timepiece on your wrist? Possibly a GSG9?

Nope - It's a twice refurbished, Seiko stainless steel Divers Automatic that I got in the early '70's. I really like it. It runs for around $250 to $350 now, but I paid 60 some for it. Seiko has re-built it twice, more for cosmetics than anything else. The case and crystal get scratched and the re-build only cost $45 the last time. Nice heavy no batteries, no wind watch.

[high-gear]

Nope - It's a twice refurbished, Seiko stainless steel Divers Automatic that I got in the early '70's. I really like it. It runs for around $250 to $350 now, but I paid 60 some for it. Seiko has re-built it twice, more for cosmetics than anything else. The case and crystal get scratched and the re-build only cost $45 the last time. Nice heavy no batteries, no wind watch.

The 12 o'clock batons look like the Sinn style. The Seiko divers have quite a cult following. I've been blessed to be able to afford a Seadweller. Not a fashion-esq Subby, but a rugged tool watch. In a day of high technology it is nice to see others who appreciate rugged automatic timepieces.

Hijack over, back to your regularly scheduled sporran thread.

[billmcc]

Buzz Kidder sporrans are very popular with members of this forum. They are well made and very reasonably priced. The size is larger than average. The Ribbed model doesn't have a drawstring closure, but Buzz Kidder's Inverness model does.

See the pics in this thread for a general idea of the size and appearance of the Inverness model:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=30374

Here is the Buzz Kidder website:
http://www.buzzkidder.citymax.com/page/page/512029.htm

[Chase]

Buzz Kidder sporrans are very popular with members of this forum. They are well made and very reasonably priced. The size is larger than average.

Here is the Buzz Kidder website:
http://www.buzzkidder.citymax.com/page/page/512029.htm

Are there any that are smaller than average?