Sporran Flapping

[Bugbear]

Ya, snapping it can be a problem because you can't put your thumb behind the snap to push on both sides. You end up pushing against what ever is in your sporran.

One of those magnetic snap things that close themselves would be good for a sporran flap.

[Tobus]

The thing I don't like about the magnetic closures is that it's not a positive connection. If you snag the flap on something, it can pull it open. I like a button & loop closure or something that locks it down a little better.

That said, a hunting style sporran does seem easiest. Even if it has a simple one-handed closure system like you see on change purses (two rods with knobs on the end that sort of 'lock' past each other), that would likely be enough to keep it closed.

[Bugbear]

Yes, that's true, however, I looked at a motorcycle bag of some sort, a while back at a store, that had a much better snap than a simple magnetic closure. The magnet seemed to be strong enough to pull the snap together, but it held together in some other way than just the magnet much like a regular snap.

That was what I was thinking of in my post. I'm trying to remember if there was a small button release, or something like that, that made it work.

[xman]

The straps on my diaper bag are magnetic with the strap having a small male end and the body of the bag a shallow female end. The magnets 'clip' themselves together quite conveniently. It's a shame this hasn't been applied to more sporrans. I think the Buzzkidders use magnets though. Are they this sort? Anybody?

[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.

[azwildcat96]

Time to sack up, buttercup...open the flap, grab what you need, and close it. If you've got so much stuff in there that you can't find what you need, then you've got too much stuff in there!

FReally, stop overthinking it!

[xman]

Time to sack up, buttercup...

If it's all the same to you Humperdink, I'll do my homework first.