sporran closure

[DWFII]

I have a question for those who make sporrans...either just for hobby or commercially...and those who use a sporran.

What do you think of magnetic closures?

I was contemplating using one and then reconsidered when I got to thinking about the effect a magnet might have on a credit card or a cell phone or something like that--especially when I thought about using a rare earth magnet.

[berserkbishop]

I have a question for those who make sporrans...either just for hobby or commercially...and those who use a sporran.

What do you think of magnetic closures?

I was contemplating using one and then reconsidered when I got to thinking about the effect a magnet might have on a credit card or a cell phone or something like that--especially when I thought about using a rare earth magnet.

The magnet closure would be VERY convienent. No fiddling with latches or catches. You bring up an interesotting point about the credit card. I work at a hotel and the guest frequently demagnatize their card keys by placing them in proximity with cell phones. Granted the credit cards are better designed and higher quality magnetic strips, but I hate to think of the scrambling that might be done by a rare earth magnet.

If all else fails call the credit card company and see what things commonly demagnetize their cards and how much it would take to do it.

I havent personally owned one of the sporrans, perhaps someone with more experience will chime in.

BB

[cavscout]

I'm not an expert by any means but a low power magnet should not be a problem for credit cards or small electronics. My Buzz Kidder sporrans use magnetic closures and I've never had a problem with any of my cards or cell phone. I believe to do any harm you would have to rub the magnet vigorously over the credit card to effect it.

[Clockwork John]

Mythbusters tested the credit card/magnet myth, and it took one helluva magnet to scramble a card so badly it couldn't be read...

I've got a Buzz Kidder sporran with a magnetic closure, and I absolutely love it.

[JRB]

My Buzz Kidder sporran is magnetically closed and I've used it for a couple years without having any CC problems.

[O'Neille]

The only effect of commercially available magnetic closures is to cause you credit card balances to increase. Rare earth magnets are overkill. My A Hay is magnetic and works perfectly.

[Kiltman]

Magnetic closures are great, use them all the time

[ardchoille]

I have two Buzz Kidder sporrans, they use magnetic closures. I carry lots of stuff in these awesome sporrans, including my cell phone, wallet (with credit cards) and other items. I've never had any problems due to the magnetic closures.. I don't think the magnets on these closures are powerful enough to do any harm.

Mythbusters tested the credit card/magnet myth, and it took one helluva magnet to scramble a card so badly it couldn't be read...

That's very good to know.

[Donnie]

I've never used them before. Been kinda leery of them. I was not too sure they would stay closed. All the replies are encouraging though. Let us know how it works out!

[MACKAY]

All my Buzz Kidder sporrans have these type of closures. They work great and I often carry just my DL, a credit card or debit card and my cell phone all rubber-banded together in the sporran and have never had an issue.