Buckle

The buckle or clasp is a device used for fastening two loose ends, with one end attached to it and the other held by a catch in a secure but adjustable manner. Usually overlooked and taken for granted, the invention of the buckle has been indispensable in securing two ends before the invention of the zipper. The basic buckle frame comes in a variety of shapes and sizes dependent on the intended use and fashion of the era. Buckles are still in very much use today as they have been in the past with more than just securing one’s belt, but being one of the most dependable devices in securing a range of items.