Sporran shopping.

[Aaron]

I'm shopping for something to go with my kilt. I know, how odd right? Don't anyone faint from the shock.

So anyway, I'd like some opinions from the only group I'd trust with such questions.

I was looking on Irishkilts.net for an Irish family crest sporran (I can't seem to find them anywhere else) and I ran across some with a pewter family crest, but I'm not sure I like the sporran.
http://irishkilts.net/?p=store&a=2&deptid=98&pid=113
Also I'm not sure if the pewter crest seems a bit too flashy. (The one in the picture happens to be the Murphy crest by the way)

There's another one there without the crest that I like better than the first sporran. It's a bit more plain and unobtrusive.
http://irishkilts.net/?p=store&a=2&deptid=98&pid=129
Not sure I like the tassles though.

Then there's Bear's Irish crest sporran. Granted it's not a family crest, but who can fault the harp?
http://www.bearkilts.com/sporranpg2.html
I can't find anything I don't like about it, but it is a little more expensive than the other two. Beleive me, price is an issue and every penny counts. I am one poor, broke, beggar of an old sod. (That's beggar, not bugger)

So have at it lads. Cry havoc and let fly the opinions!

[bubba]

Murphy, you'd definately be getting a far better quality sporran from Bears siteIrishkilts.net and Scottishkilts.net sell mass produced sporrans that are a bit short on room and awkward to use. I have one of their leather ones and once I have my wallet, change purse and keys in it there's no room for my smokes or anything else. Get the one from Bear. You'll be happier with it.

[Freelander Sporrano]

My vote would go to the sporran on bears site. Having said that the second sporran you have chosen is almost the same as I have myself.One of the reasons I have made my own sporran is that shop purchased sporrans often don't open so wide and therfore are a little difficult to use sometimes.I can't speak about the sporran on Bears site It looks first class.

Have a look here before you make your mind up
http://www.sporrans.com
I think these are fab

All the best whichever you choose Murphy

[GMan]

Aaron,

One thing that I have noticed is that once you become kilted, sporrans are yet another form of want......ur excuse me needed accesories.

I am also looking at many of the sporrans offered and have an eye on Bear's Irish Crest, have yet to decide but I am finding sporrans just as full of decision making as kilts.

Do tell us what you decide, I for one will be wanting to know.

[dano9672]

Ah, yes, "sticker shock". This was the primary reason I started making my own stuff. After a good look at a nicely made sporran at the MD Rennfest (thanks Dave), I devised a pattern for a 'medieval' sporran that got rave reviews. I even got an order for one when I wore it the first time!

[phil h]

I like the second one.

[Freelander Sporrano]

I just found this one.


Nice 8)

Ok...Ok! I'll come clean guys.....I'm a Sporranholic. I just can't help it....Next to the kilt the Sporran is my favorite bit of kit....

Oh!... yeah baby

[Rob Wright]

check out museum replicas, they have three or for sporrans that are reasonably priced and they are roomy. I can fit an 8 oz flask, my truck keys, pen, chapstick, a thin tri-fold wallet or up to 40 bills of various denominations without to much trouble, plus they come with a belt so Hamish won't be after ya

Rob Wright

[bear]

Today, Rudi of Celtic Empire dropped of four 2.25" belts and three new sporrans for me to look at and see if I want to stock them.
I'll take some pics tomorrow, post them, and ask for your opinions.

[Aaron]

I always like it when I hear the phrase "Rudi dropped something new off".

Can't wait to see the pics Bear.