your opinions on kilt belt and sporran

**McMurdo** · 27th July 07, 02:54 AM

I think it looks great for casual wear, all the nylon does not bug me at all. Wear it well.

**warwick** · 27th July 07, 08:40 AM

Thanks for the comments.

The kilt is a stillwater economy, I cut the straps and buckles off, I use two stillwater "military" kilt pins instead.

The belt is a standard US military pistol belt $15

The sporran belt is a "mini" pistol belt. I think its more of a fashion belt because its not well made and not very practical. $5

The sporran is a "knock off" utility pouch $5

The buckle was a silver kilt buckle and I painted it flat black, can't remember where I got it or for how much ($20?)

Anyway the belt, the buckle and the sporran belt felt good when I put them on, the sporran did feal a bit narrow and long. However I have never worn a sporran before so I wasn't sure if it was something I had to get use to, but for $5 I'll wear it and see if I like it if not I'm not out that much cash.

Originally Posted by Archangel

PS I'd give reasons but they sound petty. Did you want reasons?

Yes Archangel i would be interested in your reasons

**Big Paul** · 27th July 07, 09:27 AM

I like the look! Well done!

**KILT TURKEY** · 27th July 07, 09:44 AM

thats a great combo, but it was said that it looks a bit long for the width of the sporran, and i agree, but i still think it looks great
z

**kiltedsawyer** · 27th July 07, 09:56 AM

I think it's a great look, like the belts and the sporran. Can't tell if the sporran is too long, would like to see a larger pic, (head to toe,) to see the proportion. Kilt looks great, Why did you cut the buckles off and go to pins?

**Archangel** · 27th July 07, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by warwick

Thanks for the comments.

The sporran is a "knock off" utility pouch $5

Yes Archangel i would be interested in your reasons

Darn.

Okay, my eye is really bothering me right now so forgive if I get too grumpy. I really believe it's your call.

It does look like a knock off utility pouch, and more like a purse made to adapt. It doesn't have that "masculine" look, whatever that means. (I'm not comparing it to the formal horse-hair, or evening heavy metal cantle ones. I figure you're looking for a casual day sporran.)

My guess is that it would interfere with your walk and the way the kilt looked while walking. You'd probably have a hard time getting it comfortable while sitting if you had normal amount of stuff in it.

You said you hadn't worn a sporran before. I think you'll find once you start wearing one there's a reason they evolved wider rather than longer.

In my search for the perfect sporran, I wore a fanny pack low for awhile, but I couldn't find quite the right one. One of our UK rabble wears one happily. I've had two formal sporrans and eventually settled on R-Kilts, but that's not what you asked. I'm just giving you my frame of reference.

It's still your call. About the only clothing I draw the line at for walking with you would be, well, nothing , or "I'm with stupid" shirts. You're on your own there.

**BEEDEE** · 27th July 07, 11:41 AM

Belts look good but I would trade the sporran for a SWK Nightstalker.

Brian

**mudd** · 27th July 07, 04:12 PM

I Like it!

A full body picture would be nice.

How do you paint a metal buckle?

**NewKilt** · 27th July 07, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by BEEDEE

Belts look good but I would trade the sporran for a SWK Nightstalker.

Brian

I was thinking the same thing about the sporran. That's a very nice casual look you have there. I would have never guessed that nylon belts would look so good with a kilt. It really works.

Darrell