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What is the difference between a clasp and a buckle? ›

There are two types of strap fastener, one is the clasp and the other is the buckle. The hook/pin buckle is used on leather and rubber or NATO straps and the clasp fastener is fitted to metal watch bracelets. Complex clasp designs often add elegance and a touch of luxury.

Tang buckles are designed as classic belt buckles with a metal loop and pin. The tail end of the strap has holes in small increments, the strap is then threaded through the buckle and the pin is pushed through the corresponding hole for a good fit.

Lobster clasps (also known as lobster catches) are stronger, heavier and more expensive than bolt ring clasps.

A buckle is a funny name for an old fashioned fruit studded coffee cake. Like many other desserts in the extended cobbler family buckles take their name from their appearance—grunts grunt as they cook, slumps slump when served, buckles—you guessed it—buckle.

A conventional snap-fit buckle that is formed by a "male" buckle member—the hook end—and a "female" buckle member—the insertion end.

The Military Origins of Cowboy Belt Buckles

In Europe, it was custom for soldiers to go into battle looking their best by wearing large, engraved belt buckles. While soldiers wore buckles made of brass, higher military officials had buckles made of gold. This tradition made its way into the United States.

The YKK Contoured Side Release Plastic Buckle is made of extremely strong polyacetal plastic and is perfect for backpacks, bags, luggage, fanny packs and more.

A clasp is a fastener. To clasp is to hold tightly. In all uses of the word, clasp means to hold together tightly. You want your bracelet or belt clasp to be strong so it doesn't come apart. And when you take a child on a walk across a busy intersection, you clasp their hand tightly.

A 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. Often taken for granted, the invention of the buckle was indispensable in securing two ends before the invention of the zipper.

hold on (to) catch. snatch. cling (to) seize.

What is the buckle on a necklace called? ›

Clasps. Most necklaces have clasps and fasteners to keep the necklace in place. There are several styles of clasps made of a variety of materials. Here's a look at the most popular necklace clasps: Hook and Eye Clasp - The easiest and simplest clasp, containing two pieces; one is a hook and the other a circle.