Belts

[JCheshire]

Could somebody please let me know of a dealer that supplies quality kilt belts. I have 2 belts from SWK and while they certainly do the job, I'm not too fond of the way one side of the buckle rides up higher than the other side. Also, I've seen pics of some guys wearing buckles that fasten like a trouser belt, and I rather like the look of that.

Thanks and regards!

[Ryan Ross]

The Scottish Tartans Museum should be able to fix you up. And for a REALLY nice (read: the best I've seen) belt, ask if Ferguson Britt (that makes the sporrans for the STM) would be willing to make you a belt.

[Tobus]

one side of the buckle rides up higher than the other side

When you say "one side of the buckle rides up higher than the other side", do you mean it sticks out further from your kilt? Or actually rides up higher (in elevation)?

That's one thing that bothers me about every kilt belt buckle I've tried. They never lay evenly. The side with the bar always sticks out further than the side with the hook, making it look lopsided when I look down at it. I know it's not noticeable from a distance, but it bothers me.

[Downunder Kilt]

I stopped using waist plate buckles after I purchased 2 kilt belts from Mojo Leather (a black and a brown). They have double prong buckles and are very comfortable to wear.

Look for the Hunter belt, here's the link http://www.mojoleather.com/sporran-kilt-belts

[Chas]

I always recommend the Tandy Leather Factory.

http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/e...home/home.aspx

They have belt blanks; you can choose the buckle you want; you can choose the colour or colours you want; you can choose the finish or design you want. When it is done it is unique and it is yours.

They do different sizes. You can swap buckles as often as you wish. If you look in the Scottish Country Dancing thread the belt and the sporran strap where both made by my own hand.

Believe me - if it were difficult, I couldn't do it! But I did

And the price is half or less than any where else.

Regards

Chas

[Tobus]

The problem with Tandy and their stuff is that they don't really carry much (if anything) in widths appropriate for kilt belts.

[Chas]

The problem with Tandy and their stuff is that they don't really carry much (if anything) in widths appropriate for kilt belts.

Each to their own, of course, but my Tandy belts are just a smidgen over 2". Personally, I would not want one that was much wider. Added to that I have a collection of steel, brass and copper buckles obtained from charity shops.

Regards

Chas

[JCheshire]

When you say "one side of the buckle rides up higher than the other side", do you mean it sticks out further from your kilt? Or actually rides up higher (in elevation)?

That's one thing that bothers me about every kilt belt buckle I've tried. They never lay evenly. The side with the bar always sticks out further than the side with the hook, making it look lopsided when I look down at it. I know it's not noticeable from a distance, but it bothers me.

It sticks out further from the kilt on one side. I find I can get both sides to lay flat, but I REALLY have to cinch it down and then, of course, I can't breathe. Or eat. Or drink as much beer as I'd like...

[Chas]

It sticks out further from the kilt on one side. I find I can get both sides to lay flat, but I REALLY have to cinch it down and then, of course, I can't breathe. Or eat. Or drink as much beer as I'd like...

Isn't that the 'Velcro' making it stand out?

Regards

Chas

[Tobus]

I think the velcro may exacerbate it, but the issue behind it is the design of the buckle itself. The side that has the bar usually stands further out than the side with the hook. Even laying it flat on a table will illustrate the problem. I have three kilt buckles, all from different places, and they all do it.