Real Animal Sporrans

[OFCJAX]

I can't make up my mind between coon, skunk, or badger. I like them all.

[jmercier]

That's my issue with some of the Craigies sporrans, they just seem too... big, and stick out too much. An acquaintance of mine from over on the bladeforums.com who is a jeweler and a bladesmith Stacy Elliott Apelt, FSA,Scot, has a gorgeous bobcat full mask sporran which he made, and one of the things that I like about it is that his "Willy warmer" as he puts it, isn't obtrusive. While it's certainly striking, it doesn't need to jump right out at you.

[James MacMillan]

Matt, you hit the nail on the head.

That is why I haven't made the effort for a full face.

I have seen some nice soft face treatments, however... no eyes, or fake nose, and soft. If I ever go the direction of a full face, that's what I'll do.

[ForresterModern]

I picked up a very nice full mask arctic (white) fox sporran on ebay a month or two ago from Robertson Sporrans. Also more of a flat face bit with just enough depth to give it a real face look and definition. have only tried it on around the house as being so stark white it seems too formal to wear anywhere except with evening dress, which I have but have not yet had the opportunity to take out on the town. That time is coming though.

Robertson has three mask sporrans on ebay right now---a badger without paws or tassels, a similar raccoon, and a pheasant, which I found particularly interesting and would love to see in person. Starting prices are reasonable in my opinion, and the buy it now prices are not bad either.

[JerseyLawyer]

I don't know if I could handle having a full mask sporran that was looking at me all the time.

L&M makes great quality stuff. They used to be THE maker for pipe bags, as well, at least on this side of the pond.

[McFarkus]

I don't know if I could handle having a full mask sporran that was looking at me all the time.

It's not looking at you. It's looking at everyone else!

[BoldHighlander]

It's not looking at you. It's looking at everyone else!

And eyeing the buffet table!

[ccga3359]

You people do realize that the more sporrans you make the less actors there are for Wind in the Willows!

Says Ratty to Mole "I saw Badger today down at the riverbank, I said 'good morning Badger' and he didn't say a word in reply!"

[McFarkus]

And eyeing the buffet table!

And all the wee children!

[Jack Daw]

I have a Craigie badger mask sporran with the swinging six. I don't perceive that the head protrudes too far. But, that could be just me. I'm pleased with it. I do notice that my sporran is just long enough to accomodate the 6 tassels versus the L&M version.