This item embodies the work style and craftsmanship of good old America, passed down to the present day. It features a solid brass buckle and thick, richly textured full-grain leather, designed to deepen in character and style with age. Its rugged yet honest construction evokes the tools worn by workers in their daily jobs, evolving alongside the wearer's life. A heritage gear that adds "core" to any style and combines practicality.
"CORE ALLOY" is a coined term combining "CORE" (center, nucleus) and "ALLOY" (mixture, fusion material), symbolizing inner strength and the harmony of different elements. Toughness and beauty, tradition and innovation, ruggedness and sophistication. This belt fuses all these elements, becoming strong from its core and evolving through its blend. It uses deadstock brass cast buckles from North & Judd, circa the 1960s, and tea-core leather specially produced for this belt. An original leather that recreates high-quality leather from 20 years ago by a domestic tannery. Applying multiple layers of oil provides suppleness and a good fit when worn. The black color is achieved by hand-dyeing brown leather with black dye. With use, the unique aging and luster characteristic of tea-core leather will emerge. North & Judd is a long-established hardware manufacturer founded in the late 19th century in Connecticut, USA. Known for manufacturing brass parts for horse tack, military gear, and workwear, its anchor mark engraving, in particular, was widely recognized as a sign of reliability. With its robust construction and high precision, it remains supported by vintage enthusiasts and artisans today, symbolizing American heritage.
