Kilt Pin Weight Range

[McElmurry]

What is the typical weight range for a functional kilt pin? I understand a kilt pin is not a must so they could be quite light as long as they have the desired visual impact. But to perform its function of resisting a bit of a breeze it needs some weight and if it is too heavy it is going to pull the apron down and/or be annoying. So what is a good weight range for a kilt pin?

[AKScott]

The first one I made was 55 grams, way way too heavy.

I stopped wearing kilt pins at all once I had a sporran. I had one kilt pin catch on one thing one time and pull one thread in one kilt. Enough. With a sporran in use a kilt pin is an un-needed piece of bling.

Were I to build another kilt pin I would shoot for 20 grams or less, and definitely nothing over 30 grams.

[Tobus]

My tuppence: AKScott speaks truth. A kilt pin really isn't necessary as a weight. To be heavy enough to keep the corner of the apron from blowing in a breeze, it will be heavy enough to be annoying. Given that the inner apron should provide all the coverage you need for modesty's sake if the wind blows your outer apron, the kilt pin is really superfluous. It's just decoration.

I can't speak to specific weights without putting it on a scale, but the kilt pins I use are the military "blanket pins", which are very light. They're just for decoration, though. And I have to constantly watch for catching them on stuff.

[English Bloke]

I like 'em! In fact I like 'em a lot, but I'm also aware of the hazard to your Kilt so I try to be careful when I wear them. I don't wear them for function, I wear them solely for bling. I also have a number of them. At least one per Kilt and although I do move them about occasionally, I don't swap them every-time I put mee Kilt on so once in, they generally stay with that Kilt.

[Holcombe Thomas]

I have a kilt pin or two, but have never worn them. I don't care for them on my kilt, but have to admit that they sometimes look good on other folks.

Holcombe

[Dale-of-Cedars]

Take a look at this monster "kilt pin" on eBay.
3 inches across, it looks like it's forged from 3/8" square bar-stock; must be 1/2 lb. / 500g at least.
(looking at the spike on it, I'd only use it as brooch for a great-kilt made of very coarsely-woven cloth...)

[brewerpaul]

I pretty much make my own kilt pins so they run a variety of weights and sizes. I try to keep them fairly light so I dont damage my wool or pv. Ive everything from an armadillo broach converted to a kilt pin(the Texan in me) to rocks Ive found on trips(memories I can wear). I know quite a few people dont even wear the but personally I like the little extra touch a kilt pin(especially if it is unique) can add. As far as it keeping the apron down, I dont worry about that even in a stiff wind. Mostly I have to take care getting into my car and not catching the pin on the steering wheel.

[McElmurry]

The first one I made was 55 grams, way way too heavy.

I stopped wearing kilt pins at all once I had a sporran. I had one kilt pin catch on one thing one time and pull one thread in one kilt. Enough. With a sporran in use a kilt pin is an un-needed piece of bling.

Were I to build another kilt pin I would shoot for 20 grams or less, and definitely nothing over 30 grams.

I see now this question has been asked before.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...n-weigh-63180/

A deck of cards seems a bit heavy. I weighed an empty can of Skoal at 19 grams so the 20 to 30 gram range seems about right.

Thanks to all who responded.