To Pin or Not to Pin?

[Scotus]

To my fellow traditionalists in the forum:

When wearing your traditional, 8 yd., hand sewn, do you wear a kilt pin or not?

I've heard rumblings that some traddies aren't wearing kilt pins for various reasons. Is this true? You see, sadly, I don't live around kilted folk here. I'd be interested in hearing if you generally do or do not wear a kilt pin. This has been on my mind since yesterday. I've always worn one, but that's only because it seemed like it was the thing to do.

I'm interested in your opinions, my brothers.

[Jack Daw]

I used to wear a smallish penannular (sp?) pin on my apron for semi-formal wear, but I lost it. I recently purchased a claymore-style pin, but I'm concerned that because of its bulkiness it could catch and snag on something that will tear my kilt. I think I will look for another non-protruding penannular to wear.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I wear one of those over-sized silver blanket pins.

[Jock Scot]

I wear one of those over-sized silver blanket pins.

Me too.

[JSFMACLJR]

Like MoR and Jock, I too wear a blanket pin...very old and made of silver.

[Chas]

I would align myself with the traditionalists and to that end would always wear a kilt pin. For me it is part of the kilt. Not wearing a kiltpin is like wearing your dress shoes and no socks.

Regards

Chas

[Scotus]

I really appreciate the replies. Some of the "talk" I've heard is about the pin snagging on something, etc., but it might just be those who are overly anxious about getting their kilt "dirty" or "ruined."

Like I said, I've always worn a pin, but really did want to know if there was a "trend" (which is a word that should have clued me in) in not wearing them. One of mine is a minature sgian dubh, which I've always loved. It's also the one I always wear. I would like one of the large blanket pins.

[KFCarter]

Like MoR and Jock, I too wear a blanket pin...very old and made of silver.

I always use a pin... and would prefer one of those blanket pins in silver... anyone know a good source?

[Bugbear]

I always use a pin... and would prefer one of those blanket pins in silver... anyone know a good source?

Military Safetypin Kilt Pin from Stillwater Kilts
Gents Sterling Silver Kilt Pin from Scotweb Kilt & Tartan Store

[Sammac]

I always use a pin... and would prefer one of those blanket pins in silver... anyone know a good source?

I have a sword and crest pin on my 8 yd'r, but my other kilts all have blanket pins that I bought at a place called Family Farm and Home, they are horse blanket pins and cost less than a $1 each.