New Sporran Chain

[MacCathmhaoil]

Beautiful work, I love the look of the chain!

[Dave K]

Dave,

The issue with sporran chains is usually less about level of formality, and more about wear and tear on the kilt. Its been observed by some that chains abrade the wool over time (hence Panache's concerns about deburring) and thus many have gone to leather belts/straps for everyday wear, and save the chains for the less frequent dress-up occasions that call for an evening sporran.

Best regards,

Jake

I see. Thanks.

[Carolina Kiltman]

Once again I, too, am amazed at the talent on this forum. That is a beautiful example of metal smithing, something that I thought had become a lost art.

[thanmuwa]

I echo the sentiments above, a fantastic looking chain.

[Good Egg]

I wondered about using motorcycle braided wire as a sporran strap, although wear may be problem. Plain would be good but you can even get colours:

[thanmuwa]

I wondered about using motorcycle braided wire as a sporran strap,

Some of those look good!

[McMurdo]

I wondered about using motorcycle braided wire as a sporran strap, although wear may be problem. Plain would be good but you can even get colours:

I would advise against it, having used it in the past on the motorcycle, to my mind anyway it would tear up the wool of you kilt, the wee pieces fray very easily and could cause lots of problems.

[walkerk]

Dave: Thanks for letting us see your craftsmanship close-up at Woodland last weekend. Post pictures of your work here and the lust becomes nearly palpable.