Non-plate style brass belt buckle

**War dog** · 6th November 13, 09:56 AM

I am looking to purchase a brass belt buckle for the kilt belt that Robert of Rkilts is making for me. As it is a daywear belt, I am interested in brass but all I seem to find online are the rectangular plate styles. I would rather get something more circular or in an unusual shape. The belt width is 2.25.
Any suggestions other than commissioning one? This will be my go to daywear belt and I want to get something I'm really happy with rather than just make do.

**LitTrog** · 6th November 13, 10:12 AM

Google Tyger Forge. Fella used to be a semi-active X-Marks member and he does some interesting metalwork.

**sydnie7** · 6th November 13, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by LitTrog

Google Tyger Forge. Fella used to be a semi-active X-Marks member and he does some interesting metalwork.

Tyger Forge buckles are also available through the Scottish Tartans Museum Gift Shop. And yes, they are lovely!

**Highlander31** · 9th November 13, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by sydnie7

Tyger Forge buckles are also available through the Scottish Tartans Museum Gift Shop. And yes, they are lovely!

I purchased one of Tyger's Bottony Cross buckles a little over three years ago. I always get comments and questions when I wear it.

After all this time, it's just starting to get a little tarnish on it. I'm going to pull out the polish and take care of it, just as soon as I finish posting this.

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**The farqcom** · 9th November 13, 07:24 PM

Check out "mountain man" type supplier, they usually have square and round very sturdy buckles, one or two prong types.

**MacGumerait** · 10th November 13, 12:53 AM

You might try this site . Scroll down and you will see various "circular " buckles . I purchased one of their belt and buckle combinations and was very pleased . You can buy also buy just the buckles .

http://www.blackbeardscreations.com/belts.html

Cheers , Mike

**Kalok Sundancer** · 10th November 13, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by Highlander31

I purchased one of Tyger's Bottony Cross buckles a little over three years ago. I always get comments and questions when I wear it.

After all this time, it's just starting to get a little tarnish on it. I'm going to pull out the polish and take care of it, just as soon as I finish posting this.

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What I would do is let it tarnish a bit more and then clear coat it. The proper patina on brass and copper can look really sharp.

**Highlander31** · 10th November 13, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by Kalok Sundancer

What I would do is let it tarnish a bit more and then clear coat it. The proper patina on brass and copper can look really sharp.

My wife said something similar, when she saw me getting into the cabinet where the cleaners, polishes, etc., are kept. She reminded me, I also wear this belt and buckle with my great kilt for the renfaires. (Though, we do not go to them as much since we moved here to a rural part of the coast.) I like your suggestion of clear coating it. I did that in the Army with my brass. Gave it a good polishing, then took it to a jeweler, who gave it a good buffing, then sealed it. Never had to polish my brass again (it's too bad I couldn't have done that with my boots and low quarters, as well.)

So bowing to a greater authority, I have decided to let it tarnish a little more. However, my wife felt I shouldn't waste the effort in opening the cabinet. Coincidentally, her knee high boots needed a polishing, and since I like the way they look on her,....I polished them.

**Jock Scot** · 6th November 13, 10:15 AM

McRostie of Glasgow would be worth a look. They make premium quality kilt day belts with one or two brass "prong" style buckles to choose from, although I am not sure that they make round style buckles.