Proper Sporran Wear Question

**sydnie7** · 19th September 09, 12:55 PM

I have seen first-hand an expensive, patterned sporran chain chew up the kilt beneath it. Bob wears belts, no matter the occasion. This is one of those times I will stand behind the "I know the rule [assuming chain=formal is a rule], but will break it in full understanding."

**Zardoz** · 19th September 09, 01:49 PM

I use my leather strap with formal kit, I don't think anyone notices..

**HeathBar** · 19th September 09, 01:58 PM

You could always go with a fancy chain like one of these.
http://www.scotweb.co.uk/sr_glnsk_fa..._chain_antique

Unless you are going to be doing something that would cause the chain to move ALOT, I don't think you will see any wear for occasional use.

**JSFMACLJR** · 19th September 09, 02:46 PM

Okay, I have to ask: how is a chain harmful to the kilt? I have worn the kilt for some 45 years now. In the evening for dressy events, and often during the day, I have worn a chain strap with my sporrans. My kilts have never been damaged. What am I doing right that so many of you are doing wrong?

I'm really curious...what are you guys doing?

**sydnie7** · 19th September 09, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR

Okay, I have to ask: how is a chain harmful to the kilt? I have worn the kilt for some 45 years now. In the evening for dressy events, and often during the day, I have worn a chain strap with my sporrans. My kilts have never been damaged. What am I doing right that so many of you are doing wrong?

I'm really curious...what are you guys doing?

My first-hand experience is from seeing the damage done to my brother-in-law's tank -- a collection of small, ragged holes beneath an expensive, decorative sporran chain -- when worn to a formal dinner/dance.

It may have been just that one chain, but I prefer not to chance it. I'm not trying to change the behavior of those who have worn chains for years without damage, just chipping in my .02 when someone asks the question.

No, not THAT question!