Sporran Chains

[unixken]

I'd just be afraid of something like this happening, if the chain were not polished smooth at every link...
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...an-clip-66538/

[TheOfficialBren]

Cool chain. As pointed out by unixken, however, I would be concerned about damaging my kilt.

By the way, that is a handsome kilt. The tartan is similar to my clan's (Shaw).

[azwildcat96]

The artist actuall does insure that each link is aligned perfectly, and then ground and polished, so that there is a very limited possibility of snagging and ultimately ripping a fine kilt. I made sure of this before placing it near any of my kilts.

Interesting note, is that the chain that this one replaced had clips similar to those shown in the referenced thread. I remember reading that thread, and then sanding/polishing my clips so that damage wouldn't happen to my kilts form those offensive clips.

Bren, the tartan in this kilt is Morrison Green Modern in 16oz Strome from Lochcarron of Scotland. The kilt is a 5-yd box-pleat by Matt Newsome...and I love wearing it. It is much lighter and cooler that my tank.

[TheOfficialBren]

Bren, the tartan in this kilt is Morrison Green Modern in 16oz Strome from Lochcarron of Scotland. The kilt is a 5-yd box-pleat by Matt Newsome...and I love wearing it. It is much lighter and cooler that my tank.

Very nice kilt. Matt does amazing work. I hope to own a kilt from him in the future. I like the maille concept. Very unique and bold.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I'd just be afraid of something like this happening, if the chain were not polished smooth at every link...
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...an-clip-66538/

It looks like the damage was caused by the clip, not the chain...

[unixken]

It looks like the damage was caused by the clip, not the chain...

In the particular thread I referenced, yes, it was the clip. But the point is this... any metalic object with a sharp edge or chip in it, can cause this kind of damage to fabric. That's the point I'm trying to make. It would only take one messed up link to ruin an expensive kilt.

[RogerWS76]

I believe I have seen some of this artists work in person and I can tell you its as smooth as a baby's bum! In fact I would venture to say that there would be MUCH less "wear and tear" than an average leather and buckle!

[azwildcat96]

I believe I have seen some of this artists work in person and I can tell you its as smooth as a baby's bum! In fact I would venture to say that there would be MUCH less "wear and tear" than an average leather and buckle!

Yes Roger, I'm sure you have seen some of his work in person. ;)

[JSFMACLJR]

In the particular thread I referenced, yes, it was the clip. But the point is this... any metalic object with a sharp edge or chip in it, can cause this kind of damage to fabric. That's the point I'm trying to make. It would only take one messed up link to ruin an expensive kilt.

Just like MacMillan of Rathdown, I have never seen any damage to a kilt due to a sporran chain. Of course the few chains I have are not re-purposed chains but chains intended for use with a sporran. The clips on my chains are all of the "lobster claw" variety, which have no sharp edges whatsoever. I just can't imagine how all of this damage occurs! I have kilts that are now well into their eighth decade and show absolutely no wear from a strap-- leather or chain.

[sydnie7]

Just like MacMillan of Rathdown, I have never seen any damage to a kilt due to a sporran chain. Of course the few chains I have are not re-purposed chains but chains intended for use with a sporran. The clips on my chains are all of the "lobster claw" variety, which have no sharp edges whatsoever. I just can't imagine how all of this damage occurs! I have kilts that are now well into their eighth decade and show absolutely no wear from a strap-- leather or chain.

I'll have to get pictures the next time I'm at my sister's place. One of her husband's kilts was damaged by a chain along the lines of this one. Please note I'm not saying it was this exact design/chain, just the concept of decorative elements with right-angle corners. I don't know if it was a corner or rough connectors, but I've seen the damage in person so it does happen, however rare the chances.