Sporran Chains

[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.