JOEY - WAVE NATURALE // SOLID BRASS
UNLACQUERED SOLID BRASS // NATURALE ITALIAN VEGETABLE-TANNED WAVE LEATHER // 20 MM
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 not eligible for returns, refunds, or size exchanges for change of mind, incorrect sizing, or natural finish variation. 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.
Unlacquered solid brass. Naturale Italian vegetable-tanned Wave leather. 20mm.
JOEY is built around four solid-brass components: one buckle, two keepers, and one tip. This version pairs them with Italian vegetable-tanned leather defined by an irregular, undulating surface. Every cut lands differently, so no two belts carry the same pattern.
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. 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 behave differently from recessed areas, and the buckle, two keepers, and tip will develop at different rates. These changes are not damage. They are the material remaining visible.
The Naturale leather begins pale and largely uncoloured. Through regular wear and exposure, it will gradually darken, warm, and develop a richer patina. Its unpainted edges and irregular wave pattern keep the character of each cut visible from the beginning.
Here, both leather and metal are allowed to record time.
If you want hardware that remains visually consistent, choose our mainline JOEY.
If you want to see time, choose this one.
DETAILS & MATERIALS
BELT
- Italian vegetable-tanned Wave leather — Naturale
- Width: 20 mm
- Thickness: 3.6–3.7 mm
- Irregular wave texture; each cut varies
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.
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 - WAVE
WAVE is made from Italian vegetable-tanned leather with an irregular, undulating surface. The pattern shifts across the hide, so every cut produces a different arrangement of lines and depth.
It begins more supple than CLASSIC and continues to soften and develop a personal patina through wear.
The leather is supplied with certification from the Genuine Italian Vegetable-Tanned Leather Consortium.
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KLDSCOPE LAB // EXPERIMENT 001: FREE THE METAL
Before You Order — FAQ
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ITALIAN VACHETTA LEATHER
WAVE
Certified as "PELLE COCIATA AL VEGETALE IN TOSCANA", every WAVE belt features its unique wavy texture.