No more kilt pins

[Yaish]

So I was wearing my SWK Nightwatch this weekend, and my girlfriends goofy dog managed to snag my kilt pin and tore it off.

Not only did he bend the pin, but also tore a small bit of the material. So while I like the look of the pin, and will probably continue to wear it when I dress formally, I no longer will when I dress casually.

In the meantime, my USMC kilt pin has become a very nice bit of flash on my beret, which lets me still wear it when I want without risking damage to the kilt.

Anyone else have similar experiences?

[Pour1Malt]

that's a hale new version o'

"ma dug ate ma hamework"

HA!

[walkerk]

What an unfortunate incident. Kilt pins catching on something seems to be an ongoing problem.

I have several name badges with super strong magnets which allow them to be affixed to clothing without puncturing the cloth. Perhaps a similar system could be used for kilt pins. Anyone game for a business opportunity?

[StoneCold]

So I was wearing my SWK Nightwatch this weekend, and my girlfriends goofy dog managed to snag my kilt pin and tore it off.

Anyone else have similar experiences?

Only in the goofy dog department.

My old-timer Siberian Husky casts sidelong glances at me when I wear my kilts, but she's never been tempted by either the kilt or anything on it.

I suspect she thinks I'm mentally infirm and gives me a wide berth.

[KiltedKnight]

Having the forethought as well as an investment in 8 yard traditional kilts I decided years ago not to wear any type of a kilt pin, I've tried to explain this in earlier posts but no one took any heed. A body would have to know that sooner or later this was going to happen, no? :confused:

Sorry but I can't say that I have any sympathy but I should add that I have never had much use for any jewelery, I had enough of a problem getting used to wearing a wristwatch...

Chris.

[Kilted KT]

Sorry to hear about the kilt. I've not had any experience like that, and I have an XMTS kilt pin on each kilt.

I hope the Kilt gods find it necessary to grant you a new kilt soon!

[Graham]

I've had the same thing happen, I don't wear pins on my work kilts or ones I wear hiking where it might get snagged in bushes.

[Cinnabar]

I have several name badges with super strong magnets which allow them to be affixed to clothing without puncturing the cloth. Perhaps a similar system could be used for kilt pins. Anyone game for a business opportunity?

I agree. This is a great idea. I often don't wear kilt pins because they snag on the drawer under my desk. If they were magnetically attached I'd be much less worried about them. You might lose them but they wouldn't ruin your kilt.

[Riverkilt]

I followed Ham's advice and bought a kilt pin for most every kilt so I wouldn't have to poke them in and out.

But, I still do when I wash a casual kilt. I've noticed one of my casuals has a small thread ding where the kilt pin goes. Guessing I put it there, but fortunately the kilt pin covers it.

Kind of wind up with a herion junkie's question...do I poke the needle in the same place over and over again, or move it around?

So far, my worst kilt pin experiences have been due to loose clasps that come undone. One kilt pin fell out, but fortunately I heard the clunk and retrieved it.

Another came undone with the pin sticking up when I climbed into the car and when I set my hand down on my leg I hit the kilt pin. Fortunately, the pin was angled low enough that I didn't pierce my palm.

I've also noticed that when seated, the kilt pin is as good at keeping the front apron flopped over backwards to the left as it is at keeping the apron in place when standing.

No dog problems yet, but have had more than one friend reach over and pick up my apron by holding the kilt pin and ask me about the inscription....that's kind of boundryless.

Ron

[davezero]

Well.... I guess maybe I'll stay away from 'em for every day wear then.... Just use 'em for special occaisions.