A sporran for the metalworkers here

**cavscout** · 23rd March 06, 05:58 AM

Originally Posted by Nick

Since the links are soldered shut, there would probably be much less wear on the kilt fabric than with usual curb chain sporrans.

Those are quite interesting.

There was a thread a while back where chain wear was discussed in great detail. The basic consensus was that chain in any condition will wear more quickly than leather. I believe the key was that even welded links apply greater pressure to the higher ridges of the link but a leather strap distributes the pressure and friction over a smooth even surface.

I have been wondering about a strap which has a leather base strap and a length of chain surface applied as a decorative feature.

**Raphael** · 23rd March 06, 07:21 AM

It looks more like a protective gear than a sporran

**GMan** · 23rd March 06, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by Raphael

It looks more like a protective gear than a sporran

I tend to agree with that Raphael.

It does look interesting though, the practicality seems a bit lacking.

**Jewddha** · 23rd March 06, 07:33 AM

Very very cool! I can't say I would want to hang that much metal near The Bits though.

**Southern Breeze** · 23rd March 06, 08:05 AM

Those are some very nice sporrans. I'd say the Ragnar is the one I like .

**ozmeath** · 23rd March 06, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by Jewddha

Very very cool! I can't say I would want to hang that much metal near The Bits though.

I think it looks wicked. But yeah those linkages do have a certain medieval-torture-hour-vibe. Maybe a leather inner would improve things, esp to hide the mobile phone you've "accidentally" bought to the faire (in case mum calls)...