Quote Originally Posted by Tommie View Post
I think you are missing my point here.
Leather does not come from animals in the wild.
I don't own anything other than goat, bovine and rabbit-skin sporrans.
I done all I could to ensure those sporrans were made from animals that had been killed for meat as well as their hides.
I also try to make sure that the animals are killed in a humane fashion and have led a good life.

Most leather goods, boots, belt or jackets, are made from cows that are killed strictly for their hides.
Juuuuust like the fur trade.
Every other part of the animal goes to waste. You're lucky if the remains go as dog food.

Killing an animal is killing an animal.
I kill animals to eat them and use offal, bones and skin.
They were wild. At least I can be sure they had a good life before they died.
Most leather comes from cows bred in terrible situations and fed full of rubbish to make their leather just what is required for the modern market.


Back on topic:

I know a few folk who have gone back and forth with seal-skin sporrans. So long as it is older than about 1995-ish (I think someone qouted 1994, that seems more accurate) then you won't have any problems.


Good luck with the games and enjoy your time here.