Thorfinn Sporran #80 Review

**Mael Coluim** · 12th April 08, 02:36 PM

Yesterday, was Kilted Friday and I got to wear my new Thorfinn Sporran that had arrived Thursday. I wore my Buzz Kidder kaki canvas kilt with a plaid shirt. The workmanship is superb, the leather supple and there is plenty of room. Turpin Ballard does great work. The sporran hung by an Oconee Leather Works sporran belt from Cavscout.

**Mael Coluim** · 12th April 08, 02:43 PM

With the standard cell phone and pen holders, I had Turpin add business card and Chap Stick holders and the quick release key keeper. Cool!

The photos show those things stowed with room still. I usually have my cell phone on vibrate, so I will wear it on my kilt belt and use the cell phone holder for extra batteries for the digital I always carry. I don’t want the sporran vibrating with an incoming call – woo, wee!!

**Mael Coluim** · 12th April 08, 02:46 PM

With Turpin’s snap flap system that allows you to switch out flaps, I had him make me one with my St. Patrick Tartan shown here. Boy is that smart!

**Mael Coluim** · 12th April 08, 02:47 PM

As you can see Turpin has numbered the sporran, mine - #80.
Hmm, I know some kilt makers who should consider that.

Great job, Turpin! You can’t go wrong with a Thorfinn Sporran!

**Finn** · 12th April 08, 02:48 PM

Wow! That's a great sporran!

**Bugbear** · 12th April 08, 02:50 PM

Sounds good, congratulations.

**SteveB** · 12th April 08, 02:50 PM

drooooooool!

**Tattoo Bradley** · 12th April 08, 03:11 PM

I really really like that hide. What is it?

**turpin** · 12th April 08, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by Tattoo Bradley

I really really like that hide. What is it?

The hide is 3 to 3.5 oz elk skin. I bought a couple of those and a 4 oz deer skin as I had run our of black leather. I've never seen one before with such a distinctive grain. I have to wonder if it was "enhanced" at the tannery. Whatever, It makes a pretty unique sporran.