Quote 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.