fussing over a sporran

[jmercier]

Here's a link to Matt Newsome's blog where he talks about / reviews the Ferguson Britt beaver fur sporran he has. (his review is what prompted my own purchase of one)

http://kiltmaker.blogspot.com/2007/0...r-sporran.html

[billmcc]

The height and width of the Ferguson sporrans are listed for each model on the webpage I provided a link to.

The average sporran is about 7 inches high by 7 inches wide and 1.5 inches deep. This is probably the size you want for the things you intend to carry.

Buzz Kidder sporrans (which are larger than average) are about 8 inches high by 8 inches wide and 1.5 inches deep.

Both of the sporrans I own and most that I have seen are unlined.

I will post a picture of the backs of the two sporrans I own. Each has a different method for attaching a sporran belt.

[billmcc]

Here is a link to a photo of the backs of a standard Scottish-made sporran (left) and an American-made Buzz Kidder sporran (right).

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/photoplog/index.php?n=171

The sporran on the left has a wide loop sewn to the back so an all-leather belt can be threaded through it. A small leather strap with a metal ring on each end is provided to allow the attachment of a leather and chain strap with clips.

The sporran on the right has two narrow loops riveted to the back for use with an all-leather belt. There is a metal ring located at the top of each loop for use with belt that has clips.

I hope this helps.

[sirdaniel1975]

I like all the sporran suggestions in this thread.

Another sporran type that I myself have been jonesing for are one of these:

http://www.leathersporran.co.uk/

I believe there are some photos of Hamish wearing one or two of these.. I'll submit these as yet another suggestion..

[JerseyLawyer]

I like all the sporran suggestions in this thread.

Another sporran type that I myself have been jonesing for are one of these:

http://www.leathersporran.co.uk/

I believe there are some photos of Hamish wearing one or two of these.. I'll submit these as yet another suggestion..

I've come so close to getting one of those. But the jury is still out for me on the chain and the, err, "spike."

[turpin]

The finished dimensions of the Thorfinn Rob Roy style are 7.5 wide, 8.75 tall, 2.5 deep. Because it is a soft bag like the others mentioned here it is very accommodating to the occasional extra thing you need to carry. Typically I just carry cell phone, pen, keys, wallet, and change purse.

[The Wizard of BC]

I have this Freelander in my shop. The Freelander is my personal favorite day sporran.



I needed a brown sporran for a photo of my IOS Kilt so borrowed the same one for a couple of minutes.



If you do a search here you will read some reviews of David and Sten's work. I can get both of my ham hands in these, open them up and fit two more fists in. The leather is glove soft. The details are reindeer antler.

The workmanship is first rate. Each is individually numbered. This brown one is Freelander no. 64

[DWFII]

I have this Freelander in my shop. The Freelander is my personal favorite day sporran.

What are the measurements?

BTW...I like the belt buckle...where can I find a buckle like that?

[The Wizard of BC]

The Freelander Sporran measures when closed
height = 9.5"
width = 6.6"
depth = 2"

When open and full it is 21" in circumferance. I once stuffed a pair of size 34x34 501 levis in mine.

The Belt and Buckle are from my shop. The belt is 2 3/8" wide and embossed with a celtic knot design. The Buckle has a very similar celtic knot design. I import them from Ireland.

If you would like to know more you can PM me or call me on skype.

[DWFII]

Thanks... it all helps.