Quote Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR View Post
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.