Sporran Flapping

[Tobus]

Speaking of male/female on the closure, what I really like best of all is where the flap has a metal-reinforced female side (basically a squared-shape grommet) and the body of the sporran has a male side that's rectangular. The flap closes over the male side and you twist it 90 degrees to lock it in place. That's a good positive connection.

[Gryphon noir]

Have you taken a look at a Thorfinn sporran? Pockets for anything you want to carry, hooks for your keys. Essentially, you design it.

The closure on mine uses laces to adjust the sides and to secure the flap, and I have found this to be very convenient.

I'd venture to say that the Thorfinn is among the best sporrans available. The workmanship is superb, it is big enough that I can get my gloms into it, and it doesn't have any annoying tassels to get tangled or caught on anything or furry bits that get matted or shed. But of course, if you like any of those things, you can order them too.

[A Hay]

I don't like the snap closures at all. As Ted mentioned, you have to get it lined up exactly, then press firmly and you are never quite sure if it catches.

When I started making my own sporrans, I went with magnetic catches. They close easily when properly aligned in the making, and I've never had one fail under normal circumstances. Even if it would come open, the larger flap I use (because I decorate the front flap) usually keeps things inside.

Only problem I've heard from those who have one of mine is the male part on the inside of the front flap comes loose. I'm looking for a better cement.

I've also put some "turn lock" clasps on some sporrans. These are more secure initially, but they can fall apart, I'm afraid, so I don't normally use them unless someone asks.

Anyway, my vote is for magnetic clasps.

Tom

[xman]

Yes I'm looking at Turpin's excellence, but the strap and button closures still look a bit fiddly to me, for that money the art of Donnie's leather work is very attractive, Donnie also uses cigar box closures which look easy to manage, and for that money I could outfit my accessories completely and I think my wife might lynch me for buying a $125 purse. She confessed to me today that she has never paid more than $35 for a handbag. She also told me she doesn't like the look of Rob Roy sporrans. Believe me when I say that I do what I like, but I also trust her judgement some and let's face facts. I am trying to please her eye a little too. And other eyes while I'm at it. The functionality of the pocket's in Turpin's sporrans is nice though.