Large Man! Small Sporran!

[Zardoz]

I gotta second Cavscout on the Buzz Kidder sporrans, I have 2, and have come to use them all the time except for more formal dress. Although not that good a view, I have one on in this photo with Aggie; http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=22361 (I'm on the right)

It measures about 7 3/4" wide and almost 9" high, so bigger than the average, at least bigger than any of my other dress or day sporrans. They are nicely made and IMO a good deal for the dollar. They have a big opening and will hold a ton of stuff too.

http://www.buzzkidder.com/page/page/512029.htm

[billmcc]

Yes, Buzz Kidder (soft leather) sporrans are larger than average, and so is the Stillwater Nightstalker (nylon) sporran. Both are also very reasonably priced.

[Riverkilt]

Forgot to mention that the Native Earth #6 pouch had a center divider inside and a wallet pocket on the divider. Easy to organize.

And, I can fit BOTH my black and brown BK sporrand inside the Native Earth #6 pouch.

Most of the time I wear the SWK nylon. Do love the convenience of zippers and multiple compartments.

Ron

[MacTavishOfJapan]

Until the recent price increase I would have totally recommended a Freelander but now I'd say there are cheaper alternatives.

I have read nothing but good things about the Nightstalker sporrans (if only they did them in black leather ) or the site Robin suggested has several good looking leather sporrans (there's a black dragon one in there that has my name ALL over it! ). The Buzz Kidders also seem popular.

[Riverkilt]

I own two Freelander sporrans. Can't remember how much I paid for them, seems like even less than before the price adjustment. I wear them a lot and like them. You can't argue the quaility. The quality of the freelander sporran is right up there with a hand sewn kilt. Because the Freelanders are made by craftsmen.

My sense is that if Freelanders were new on the market today, and offered at the current price, anyone who could examine the sporrans would gladly pay the current price for them and feel they were receiving top quality and value.

If a person wants quality goods, then pay attention to the sporran itself and the craftsmanship that built it rather than to the price it used to sell for.

I don't believe I've ever seen a negative comment about a Freelander sporran's quality or the service provided by David.

If a person can't afford the product that's one thing. Save up or choose another option. Just seems very shortsighted to decline a quality product because in the start up David's had them underpriced for what they cost him. If the craftsman can't make a fair price for his labor what's the point of bothering to produce them for us?

Remember when shopping, a person can have any two of price, quality, or service. Some companies offer price and service at the expense of quality. Freelander sporrans offer quality and service.

Ron

[Colin]

Excellent post Ron. I agree completely.

The commnets about Freelanders over the last year have been outstanding, and I don't see the big issues of the price going up a couple of $$$$. I have yet to see a business that sells handmade products not have to increase their prices slightly as their business grew. Case in point, but first bear kilt (4 yard casual) was $80 cdn. I don't know what the price is now, but I know it is over $200 cdn. These people making the products need to make a small profit as well as cover their costs. Remember that with Freelanders (either through David, or through Freedom klts as well now) that you are not only paying for top notch material, handemade care and craftsmanship, but also delivery. From what I have seen that is still a great price.

I would still rather pay for a quality product that will last ages, rather than some of the rubbish out there that won't last the next couple of years.

[MacTavishOfJapan]

Sorry if my comments have been misunderstood, I meant that perhaps $150 might be a little expensive for some. Especially as an "entry level" sporran considering the nightstalkers etc that get rave reviews.

My Freelander is my first sporran, when I saw them I fell in love with them. When I actually got it the quality of it just made me love it more. I actually enjoy sitting rubbing vaseline into it - this is a guy who ever cares for things like that.

They are still absolutely worth the money, just that I don't know I would have paid the new price if I was buying for the first time again (bearing in mind I had just bought a tank). In my opinion, gladly , I got a bargain when I bought mine. David's service was fantastic, friendly and Stillwater in it's speed.

[Caradoc]

I actually enjoy sitting rubbing vaseline into it - this is a guy who ever cares for things like that.

Vaseline?

I prefer Pitch Blend for leathers more than any mineral-based oil products I've ever tried.

Just make sure you wipe the excess off (just like you would for Vaseline) before letting the treated item get anywhere near wool or other fabrics that you value.

[MacTavishOfJapan]

Am I glad I remembered that right!!!!

[Andrew Green]

I'll put in a vote for the Buzz Kidder stuff. I have one of the "Rob Roy" sporrans in brown, and it is decently sized inside, and looks fine on the outside. My favourite piece... and all of my second sporran. It isn't super fancy, but I tend to like simpler things. So, yeah, chalk up another BK recommendation.