Sporran straps

[beloitpiper]

I've decided it is time to switch from chain to leather straps. I contacted Stillwater Kilts about his sporran straps, because they were the most economical. I want to have at least 4 straps for my five kilts. Any other vendor that can compete against Jerry?

[Spc. Scott]

After a little bit of looking around I think SWK would probably be the most economical. I have one of his straps and I really like it.

[billmcc]

I've decided it is time to switch from chain to leather straps.

Wise choice.

I contacted Stillwater Kilts about his sporran straps, because they were the most economical. I want to have at least 4 straps for my five kilts.

You want the straps to go with your kilts? It would make more sense to buy the straps to go with your sporrans.

Any other vendor that can compete against Jerry?

J. Higgins sells a black leather sporran strap (under 44 inches) for $10, which is a little cheaper than Stillwater. They also sell a brown leather strap for $12.50, which Stillwater doesn't carry. I don't own one of these straps so I can't comment on the quality.

See here: http://www.jhiggins.net/sf_catproduc...7EKWCV7SCR995T

[Hamish]

What a wise choice, Greg. All leather straps are traditional for day sporrans with chain straps reserved for dress sporrans but, apart from that, leather is so much kinder to your kilt than some chains are. I have seen hideous damage done to kilt aprons by sporran chains over the years.

As to your question: I cannot advise as to the best quality or value, but I know from experience that some inexpensive 'leather' straps are not made from leather at all, but a form of man-made composition which remains stiff and somewhat unyielding. Just something to bear in mind!

Take care,
Ham.

[McMurdo]

Greg, that is a great idea.
My offer still stands about the sporran strap I sent you some time ago, when you get back home send it back to me and I'll make you another that fits properly.

[billmcc]

Greg,

Consider getting one or two quality sporran straps, instead of all economy straps. I've had a black leather strap made by RKilts for a few years and I highly recommend it. The quality of this strap is excellent and it sells for only $20. Black and brown are available.

See here: http://www.rkilts.com/belts.htm

[Jdot84]

Have you considered making one? It’s very simple to do. I bought a rein, a dog collar (for the buckle) and a pack of Chicago screws at the local tractor supply. I took the buckle off of the collar and attached it to the rein with a couple of Chicago screws and then I made holes to fasten the belt. This is by far a lot heaver belt than most I’ve seen and will last for years. I made mine due to the fact I had a hard time finding one to fit me. I took about an hour to make.
Thanks
J.

[puffer]

Have you considered making one? It’s very simple to do. I bought a rein, a dog collar (for the buckle) and a pack of Chicago screws at the local tractor supply. I took the buckle off of the collar and attached it to the rein with a couple of Chicago screws and then I made holes to fasten the belt. This is by far a lot heaver belt than most I’ve seen and will last for years. I made mine due to the fact I had a hard time finding one to fit me. I took about an hour to make.
Thanks
J.

I make all of mine & like said EASY

PUFFER

[ChattanCat]

I recommend Cavscout! Great service and willing to customize them if you wish.

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[Birddog]

Just my two cents...I wanted something a little different, and went with the round braided sporran belt from RKilts. Twice as much as Bill's, but it really looks great. My next one I will be making.