Sporran Chains vs. Sporran Straps

billmcc · 15th July 09, 10:50 PM

Originally Posted by ChubRock

...One of our forum vendors (Robert from RKilts) has offered to make one for me for $40 Canadian shipped ($34 U.S.) likely the best deal I can find for a 53" black leather Sporran strap...

Robert makes a good looking and sturdy sporran strap. I love mine. It will probably outlive me.

**NewEnglander** · 2nd November 09, 06:52 AM

Let me start by saying that I don't even have a sporran in my possession yet, as I only have a Utilikilt at present. But 2 are on their way and I'm fairly positive they're going to come with chains. I'd like to find straps/belts (most of the posts I've searched for seems to use the terms interchangeably) to go with them. I think I'll first try to find a belt at a regular department store, but I'm not sure of what size it should be.
So, for a sporran strap/belt, how wide should the belt be and how do I determine how long I need the entire belt to measure? The ones I've seen for sale online seem to all be about 48.5". Will that work for my 38" waist?

billmcc · 2nd November 09, 08:04 AM

I have a standard size sporran strap that is 3/4-inch wide and 44 inches long. It works fine and I have a 33-inch waist.

**O'Callaghan** · 2nd November 09, 04:33 PM

Stillwater kilts sell leather sporran straps. I think they are $10.95, as I recollect. Not custom made, but I have been thinking about getting one or two.

**NewEnglander** · 2nd November 09, 04:40 PM

Yes, I saw that HERE, but it's only in black and I need brown.

**Sammac** · 2nd November 09, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by NewEnglander

Yes, I saw that HERE, but it's only in black and I need brown.

You could also try Wyvern Leatherworks, that is where I got mine.

**BEEDEE** · 2nd November 09, 05:25 PM

Mike MacRae has sporran straps but does not show them on his website: http://www.scotiametalwork.com/ I bought one from him recently at the Scotland County Highland Games where he would trim to size, so getting a custom fit would not be difficult. He was charging $10.00 at the games.

Brian

**NewEnglander** · 2nd November 09, 05:35 PM

Thanks very much! I just sent him an email. I'll report back as soon as I hear something.

**Rex_Tremende** · 2nd November 09, 06:05 PM

Also, see Oconee Leather Works, where I got mine - from an XMTS member.

Regards,
Rex.

**NewEnglander** · 2nd November 09, 07:27 PM

In the course of the evening I exchanged a few emails with Mike at Scotia Metalworks and arranged for him to make me two sporran straps. I'll post a separate thread on the products once I receive them.
Thanks again to BEEDEE for the lead...