Freelander Sporran update / upgrade

[Panache]

Many moons ago the first custom bit of highland kit I ever bought was my brown and
black leather Freelander Sporran. These are made in Norway by David and his friend Sten.

(David was one of the moderators of XMTS back in the day)

Here is a link to my review of it back in 2006

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-review-19749/

I have had this sporran for almost a decade and worn it so much that I actually had to replace
the leather cords at one point a few years back. Recently I noticed that the horn button on the flap
was beginning to wear out so I contacted them and I was able to order one of their pewter badges as
a replacement. A little fiddling around (and a dab of mink oil) and my sporran was good for the
next decade of heavy use

It is just a great piece and I am so pleased I saved up for it all those years ago.
For those of you that are new to XMTS and wearing the kilt, take it from me, saving your pennies
and waiting to get the "good stuff" really pays off

Here is the before and after photos

Before




Closeup of the button




Putting on the replacement badge. The pewter Midgaardsorm (Jörmungandr/ "Midgard Wyrm") badge and horn buttons usually need different holes (one set being horizontal and the other vertical) but I figured out a way to add the badge without having to poke new holes in the flap



After




Still a fine looking bit of kit



Thanks David and Sten !


Cheers

Jamie

[GrainReaper]

Still looking good! But one pic is freakishly large and makes viewing a bit of a pain on a mobile device.

[Panache]

Still looking good! But one pic is freakishly large and makes viewing a bit of a pain on a mobile device.

GR,

not sure why that one was so large compared to the others. I have removed it and hopeful it will be easier to look at the post now.

Cheers

Jamie

[GrainReaper]

Now I can see it without scrolling side to side!

[Tarheel]

I hope the sporrans I have made, last as long and look as good as yours.

[Panache]

Here is a close up of the pewter badge that David and Sten make





Here is the wikipedia entry about the "Midgard Serpent"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jörmungandr

Cheers

Jamie

[MacKenzie]

For those of you that are new to XMTS and wearing the kilt, take it from me, saving your pennies
and waiting to get the "good stuff" really pays off.

This can't be said enough.

And you have the pride in owning a fine piece of craftsmanship.

Nice job on the "refurb" Jamie.