Quote Originally Posted by azwildcat96 View Post
I'm guessing that the above picture of the kilt pin is to show the detail, and not how you normally wear it. If it were to come unclasped, it would fall right out. To prevent this, turn it over.
Quote Originally Posted by CMcG View Post
Yes, the picture is for reference only. I normally wear it upside down, as you say.
I recall that back in 2008 we discussed preventing the loss of kilt pins, and this suggestion was made (it works too!):

"If the pin system would be adequate to hold what he normally makes they should be able to hold a kilt pin. In general there shouldn't be more stress on a kilt pin then in other applications. The one thought I have is the use of a pin "lock." Many people use a rubber band as a back up to the pin. With the clutch pins pass the pins trough the apron of the kilt, through a piece of rubber band and then put the clutch in place. Even if the clutch is lost the rubber band will hold the pin in place.

The same thing is done for the safety pin style pin. Pass the top of the pin through the apron, then through a piece of rubber band back through the rubber band, out through the kilt at the bottom and close the clasp."