Originally Posted by
M. A. C. Newsome
Or just clip it to the brass rings on the back of the sporran. I don't see any reason why not to. I can't imagine what you would put in your sporran that would be so heavy as to cause the brass to break from the strain. I've worn a chain belt with mine in this fashion many times and never had a problem.
Matt,
I don't think it is a matter of weight. It is my gut reaction to having the metal clips linked to just on brass loop each. It seems to me that it would put more pressure at one particular point of the top of each of the brass loops that would over time weaken and break. Whereas the leather strap going through both of them distributes that pressure. But I am not an expert so I can't say for sure.
Hey is there a kilted metallurgist or structural engineer in the house? We need some help here! 
Also giving the matter some thought, I think the clicking/scratching sound of a metal clip on those brass loops would be unpleasant!
Cheers
Jamie
Last edited by Panache; 28th September 12 at 02:49 PM.
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