Fits as expected and no issues with the nickel in the buckle. I appreciate the company for making a product that is unlikely to sell in large quantities. I really like the buckle but the leather didn't really impress me when I first got this belt. Now that I've had it for a while my skin has softened a bit and I'm liking it more and more. I have raised my rating from 3 to 4 stars. I would still claim to have paid half the price for a nicer leather strap, but of course a nickel free clasp would cost a bit more.