Sporrans?

**Father Bill** · 16th December 11, 12:42 PM

Hi Steve!

If I recall correctly, It was you who were investigating a new sporran design to hold as much or more as the famous Nightstalker, while looking more like a traditional design.

Any progress on that?

Bill+

**Spartan Tartan** · 16th December 11, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by Father Bill

Hi Steve!

If I recall correctly, It was you who were investigating a new sporran design to hold as much or more as the famous Nightstalker, while looking more like a traditional design.

Any progress on that?

Bill+

Ooh oooh! ***

**Steve Ashton** · 16th December 11, 06:07 PM

I have the first prototype (in fact I'm wearing it right now).

I sent some suggestions to the sporran makers on small stuff like a better fold for the top flap and a small detail to dress it up.

I expect the 2nd prototype in about two or three weeks.

Sorry, I still can't post a photo of this design as, believe it or not, someone has already tried to copy it.

The Jones on this is as great for me as it is for you folks but as they say, "patience is......a pain."

**ElCabong** · 16th December 11, 07:06 PM

It is a shame that the Takers get to rip off the Makers so readily. I am looking forward to your new sporrans. I have several perfectly nice ones, but...

I went through the same thing with guitars a few years ago (GAS=Guitar Acquisition Syndrome). Fortunately, Sporrans are more affordable.

Speaking of Nightstalkers, I have the black nylon and brown leather. They are great values, and I check the web site in case they offer black leather again. I have noticed that there are no Nightstalkers on the web site now. I guess they sold out for the season.

**Mickey** · 16th December 11, 09:37 PM

Originally Posted by Father Bill

Hi Steve!

If I recall correctly, It was you who were investigating a new sporran design to hold as much or more as the famous Nightstalker, while looking more like a traditional design.

Any progress on that?

Bill+

This is the first I've heard of such a thing, but can this be possible? If this can be done at an affordable price, you sir, will make a fortune!!

**Father Bill** · 17th December 11, 07:32 AM

I'm horribly upset that your hard work has been "cloned" so early in the process. How on earth would they manage that? Is there a "leak" at the manufacturer?

**warrior** · 11th January 12, 08:36 AM

Any updates?

With the nightstalker unavailable now is the time to strike.

**Steve Ashton** · 11th January 12, 01:36 PM

I am just off the phone with the Sporran makers and they tell me that I should have the second prototype in very soon.
At that time I can release photos.