About the chain ruining your kilt issue.

I've asked this of the sales gentlemen at Hector Russell Toronto location and his response was "I've worn this kilt and this chain for the last 5 years and as long as the snaps (where the chain attaches to the sporran) are turned away from the kilt there should be no problem". He showed me where the chain laid against the kilt and there seemed to be no wear anywhere.

Has anyone actually seen the wear of a chain or is it a myth that's been passed down?

As a side note I only ever use a chain and have not seen any wear on my kilt from it.