Improved Sporran Chain

**AnimalK** · 18th March 08, 10:55 PM

I use the keychain split rings at both ends of the chain. I replaced the triangular D-rings on the mini-belt part so I can switch out my chains as the mood strikes. I have a skull wallet chain I adapted for pub crawls and a couple of sections of a woman's braided wire belt for the more formal occasions.

**Kilted in Maine** · 20th March 08, 04:42 PM

To make an all leather belt would one just get two exact thin belts, cut the opposite ends of each, and attache the latch ends?

**Farlander** · 20th March 08, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by Kilted in Maine

To make an all leather belt would one just get two exact thin belts, cut the opposite ends of each, and attache the latch ends?

Sure! Or one long belt and cut in half. Where you cut it, attach the clasps.

**Kilted in Maine** · 21st March 08, 06:49 AM

I thought two belts would allow adjustment

**Ian.MacAllan** · 21st March 08, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by James MacMillan

The chains commonly used by some can cause damage to a kilt. You will be much better served, in my opinion, if you get a plain leather strap. Save the chains for more formal times.

I think the leather and chains sold with entry level sporrans, are included just because they are cheap to make.

That IMHO is the heart of the matter. The only chain I have "came with" my first sporran (bought before I found XMarks) and has damaged my first kilt badly enough to convince me it was a truly foolish economy.

My favorite strap so far is the simple belt that WPG supplies with their sporrans. If I ever feel the need of a black strap I will get a strip of latigo leather, dye it black, and tie it with a surgeon's knot.

Originally Posted by bubba

Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life take big bites. Moderation is for monks.

Moderation is a virtue only when it too is practiced in moderation.

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**Dirk Skene** · 21st March 08, 12:21 PM

I like the swivels

It drives me nuts when I clip on my sporran & I have to turn everything around because I have the clip opening facing my kilt. Because if I leave it, it rubs the kilt & wears the material

**Phil642** · 2nd December 08, 10:00 AM

Hi!

I know that this is a old thread but I was busy doing some research about a solution concerning the chain and I found this.

I just bought two leather dog leads that will fit perfectly after a very little work.

Thanks for the advice.

Cheers,

Phil

**Squeaky McMurdo** · 2nd December 08, 10:41 AM

Has anyone thought of using snake chain? In the world of dog shows, we use it because it's gentle on a dog's fur, so it's probably easier on a kilt too though I've yet to disassemble one of my dogs' collars to test the theory. It's also quite attractive and comes in silver and gold and probably other colours.

A good example of a snake chain show collar on ebay