I am not sure if I want to remove the third strap and buckle from my kilts, partly because I am terribly afraid of harming my kilts, and partly simply because I kind of like the look as well, or am I just accustomed to it? I never really gave it much thought in the past.

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Not trying to make a huge deal about the issue, but what am I to do?!
I guess the important question is why you want to remove them. If you're used to the third strap/buckle and not having any problems, why remove it?