Quality of Kilt Pins

**ctbuchanan** · 4th August 11, 03:50 PM

Just beware of wearing something nice that you cherish. I used to wear a really nice Irish pin that I got from my father. Like most on this site when I wear the kilt, I wear it all day and all over. When it went missing (fell off somewhere along the way) I started to rethink what type of pin I wore and when. I did buy an inexpensive "sword" pin with the Cloddagh design as a nod to my father's Irish heritage so now I don't worry so much about it going missing. I reserve my really nice dress kilt pin for special occasions and check the darn clasp regularly.

**CMcG** · 4th August 11, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by ctbuchanan

Just beware of wearing something nice that you cherish. I used to wear a really nice Irish pin that I got from my father. Like most on this site when I wear the kilt, I wear it all day and all over. When it went missing (fell off somewhere along the way) I started to rethink what type of pin I wore and when. I did buy an inexpensive "sword" pin with the Cloddagh design as a nod to my father's Irish heritage so now I don't worry so much about it going missing. I reserve my really nice dress kilt pin for special occasions and check the darn clasp regularly.

All my kilt pins are run several times through a bit of rubber band on the underside of the apron. This helps to keep them in place should the clasp come undone. It is also advisable to put them on with the pin's tip pointing down as it further helps them to not fall off should the clasp come open.

**Inchessi** · 4th August 11, 05:12 PM

I have found that a few of my betrothed's broaches work great for kilt pins. During Christmas, I wore two different ones. Not at the same time. They worked out great. I don't believe she paid more than $15 for each.

I bought a really fine piece from http://www.scottishregalia.com/ The turn around on the order was quick, and the piece is of high quality, yet very inexpensive. Good luck in your search. I should warn you, kilt pins can be like tattoos, one is never enough.