KLDSCOPE JOEY Classic choco belt in Sedgwick bridle leather with unlacquered solid brass hardware.

Front detail of the JOEY Classic Choco belt with unlacquered solid brass buckle, two keepers and black bridle leather.

Front view of the complete JOEY Classic Choco belt with two solid brass keepers and unlacquered solid brass buckle.

Reverse of the KLDSCOPE JOEY Classic Choco belt showing British bridle leather markings, stitching and solid brass buckle.

Close-up of the KLDSCOPE JOEY buckle and two keepers in unlacquered solid brass on Choco Sedgwick bridle leather.

Four JOEY solid brass components polished at different times; component 02 was polished immediately before the photograph.

Freshly polished and naturally oxidised JOEY solid brass hardware, showing how the tone may shift before delivery.

Close-up of a KLDSCOPE JOEY buckle engraved in SOLID BRASS, showing natural tonal variation.

Close-up of naturally aged unlacquered solid brass buckle and two keepers on a black JOEY belt.

Close-up of the JOEY solid brass tip showing natural darkening and tonal variation.

Crafted with Sedgwick & Co. British Leather card with a black KLDSCOPE hang tag

KLDSCOPE black gift box and black velvet belt pouch

JOEY belts with unlacquered solid brass hardware arranged outdoors for FREE THE METAL.

JOEY - CLASSIC CHOCO // SOLID BRASS

Q: What if I prefer a finish that stays visually consistent?

Choose our mainline JOEY . It offers a different promise: a more stable and consistent appearance. FREE THE METAL is for someone who wants the effects of time to remain visible.

$1,580.00 HKD

MADE TO ORDER

UNLACQUERED SOLID BRASS // CHOCO SEDGWICK BRIDLE LEATHER // 20 MM

SIZE:

Variant

NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RETURN OR EXCHANGE // DISPATCHES IN 7–14 BUSINESS DAYS

BEFORE YOU ORDER - LIVING FINISH & RETURN POLICY

This version is designed to change. Its tone may begin shifting in transit, and the buckle, two keepers, and tip will age at different rates.

FREE THE METAL is made to order and is final sale. Once we assemble unlacquered brass onto vegetable-tanned leather, the materials begin responding to contact, humidity, and time. A returned belt may no longer retain its untouched starting condition and cannot be resold as new.

We therefore do not accept returns, refunds, or size exchanges for change of mind, incorrect sizing, or natural finish variation. This does not affect mandatory rights under applicable law if an item is faulty, damaged on arrival, or not as described.

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KLDSCOPE LAB // EXPERIMENT 001: FREE THE METAL.
They told us to seal it. We chose to free it.

READ THE FIELD NOTES

Description

Unlacquered solid brass. Choco Sedgwick British bridle leather. 20mm.

JOEY is built around four solid-brass components: one buckle, two keepers, and one tip. Solid brass hardware is often protected by a clear lacquer to keep its colour stable and visually consistent.

For EXPERIMENT 001, we left the brass unsealed. The main product photographs show the general starting tone you can expect, but unlacquered brass may continue to shift in storage and transit.

Without a clear lacquer, air, humidity, touch, and time remain visible on the surface. Its tone may already have begun to shift by the time the box reaches you. Frequently touched areas may behave differently from recessed areas, and the buckle, two keepers, and tip will develop at different rates.

The most visible changes usually happen early. As the patina develops, the brass tends to settle into a slower, more stable state while continuing to respond gradually to touch, humidity, and time.

These changes are not damage. They are the material remaining visible.

The leather is Sedgwick British bridle leather. The Choco shade is close to our CLASSIC BROWN, with a slightly deeper, darker tone. Firm at first. Built to soften through use.

If you want hardware that remains visually consistent, choose our mainline JOEY.

If you want to see time, choose this one.

DETAILS & MATERIALS

BELT

Sedgwick & Co. British bridle leather - Choco
Width: 20 mm
Thickness: 3.7–3.9 mm
Firm at first; designed to soften through use

HARDWARE

Solid brass
Unlacquered finish; no clear coat
Four-piece set: one buckle, two keepers, and one tip

INCLUDED

Velvet storage pouch
Dry fibre care cloth
FREE THE METAL Care Card

Made in Hong Kong.

KLDSCOPE LAB // EXPERIMENT 001.

CARE

For routine care, wipe the hardware with the enclosed dry fibre cloth.

Do not apply metal polish directly to the assembled belt. If you choose to polish, protect the leather carefully and follow the full Brass Care guide.

For complete instructions, visit klds.co/brass-care.

MADE-TO-MEASURE (MTM)

Standard sizes refer to the distance from the buckle end of the leather to the centre hole.

All KLDSCOPE measurements refer to the leather length only and exclude the buckle, as buckle dimensions vary by design.

For your first purchase, please review our Size Guide carefully. Made-to-Measure allows us to adjust the leather length, number of holes, hole spacing, and tail length to your specifications.

After placing an MTM order, email your requirements to info@klds.co. We will prepare a final measurement drawing for your approval before production.

Please allow up to 14 business days for production.

ABOUT THE LEATHER - CLASSIC

Sedgwick & Co. has produced bridle leather in Walsall, England, for more than a century. The leather is traditionally curried and hot-stuffed with waxes and tallows, giving it a firm hand, dense structure, and waxy surface that softens and deepens through use. This is the same leather used across our CLASSIC line.

SHOP THE CLASSIC COLLECTION

JOEY - CLASSIC CHOCO // SOLID BRASS

$1,580.00 HKD

KLDSCOPE LAB // EXPERIMENT 001: FREE THE METAL

Before You Order — FAQ

Why might my belt not look exactly like the photographs?

Unlacquered brass begins responding to air, humidity, and touch immediately. We inspect each piece before dispatch, then leave air, touch, humidity, and time visible on the surface, but its tone may begin shifting in storage or transit. Product photographs show a starting condition, not a permanently fixed colour.

Will the brass remain bright?

Not permanently. The most visible changes usually happen early. As the patina develops, the brass tends to settle into a slower, more stable state. Frequently touched areas may remain brighter than recessed or protected areas.

How should I care for it, and can I restore its shine?

Use the enclosed dry fibre cloth for routine care. If green residue appears near the leather, remove it gently with a soft, dry brush and keep the leather dry. Do not apply metal polish directly to the assembled belt. If you choose to polish, protect the leather carefully and follow the full Brass Care guide. Polishing can refresh the surface, but the finish will begin developing again and gradually settle.

Why can’t FREE THE METAL be returned or exchanged?

Once we assemble unlacquered brass onto vegetable-tanned leather, the materials begin responding to contact, humidity, and time. A returned belt may no longer retain its untouched starting condition and cannot be resold as new.

Please review the Size Guide before ordering. All KLDSCOPE measurements refer to the leather length only and exclude the buckle, as buckle dimensions vary by design.

What if I prefer a finish that stays visually consistent?

Choose our mainline JOEY. It offers a different promise: a more stable and consistent appearance. FREE THE METAL is for someone who wants the effects of time to remain visible.

BRITISH BRIDLE LEATHER

CLASSIC

Traditionally used in saddles and horse tack because of its incredible strength and resistance to wear.