New sporran

[Phillips]

What do you think about the capacity of the sporran? I'm considering buying the Loch Ness or the Celtic Weave, which are photographed as being of similar size, but am concerned it won't fit my iPhone 6 Plus... it truly pains me to say that as a determining factor, but the phone is the biggest item. Then again, if it can fit the phone, it should fit my flask, so it's not all bad. I'll have to keep the sheen effect in mind if I proceed. Thanks!

From what I've heard they are very roomy sporrans, which is why I purchased one for piping. It does have a lot of room inside and the leather is soft so you can cram things in if need be. The magnetic closure is also nice. I've had trouble getting in touch with them but they are exchanging the one I received for one that more closely resembles the one on their website. They're explanation was that they use buffalo hide leather and its not all the same grain. They also have a choice between three medalions (celtic knot, rampant lion, I don't know the third) so you can request a certain one. For the price its a well made sporran that should last a long time.

[papa pauly]

Just had a quick look at the sporrans you are talking about, mink oil is what I use to keep mine in good condition, but no sheen when dry, on the upside the leather will remain supple and will look better for longer.

[DustyBoots]

I tend to avoid mink and neatsfoot oils. Yes, they soften. But they also tend to weaken leather over the (very, very) long term.

As someone who's very life has depended on good custom leather boots on wildfires in the west I only use beeswax oils. Obenauf's is my favorite. The heavy boot oil is liquid and penetrates well. The solid leather preservative is fantastic as well. Melts by hand warmth. Being beeswax it can be buffed to a shine. Use a hair dryer to get it to penetrate a bit better. All my leather gets this treatment from custom and high end boots to motorcycle jackets to belts and knife sheaths.