looking for a new wallet

Submitted by Seanmmvi t3_zzkci8 in BuyItForLife

Looking for a black men's leather wallet that just folds in half, no silly tri-fold nonsense or little card flip open thing. I'm currently using the "Tesla Lusk Wallet" and I really really really like it. I pretty much want a near identical wallet that will just last forever. I've had this wallet for about 5 years and it's on its last legs, many of the seams have failed, cards keep falling out. It's time. I looked on Amazon and really didn't see a viable option... Thanks!

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red_race_car t1_j2c4jkk wrote

Try Hanks Belts.

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Ok_Ad8503 t1_j2c66cl wrote

Second this... Got mine from them. Bisom leather. Literally guaranteed for 99 years.

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SuitableObligation85 t1_j2cy3j2 wrote

Definitely hanks belts. 100 year warranty, super thick leather. I love my wallet and will last me a life time. I was at a redwing store a few weeks ago and was comparing some of their wallets they had in store and they where just flimsy in comparison. If you want a BIFL wallet hanks belts is the way….. can also confirm their belts are awesome too

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GizatiStudio t1_j2c5upo wrote

Ftw post a commission on r/leatherclassifieds and get exactly what you want, made from premium full-grain veg-tan leather, and handmade by a real leather craftsman.

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Muncie4 t1_j2c69cb wrote

https://saddlebackleather.com/wallet

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lesbiansRbiggerinTX t1_j2e0gg0 wrote

Their wallets are amazing. My wife bought on for me a few years ago and it is holding up amazingly, still looks almost brand new.

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Seanmmvi OP t1_j2efh1v wrote

Which one did you get? Of all the recommendations, this is the one I'm leaning towards, their medium billfold

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lesbiansRbiggerinTX t1_j2eivse wrote

My wife looked it up, mine is a "small bifold wallet" that they seem to no longer carry. It appears to be similar to the medium one linked here. Mine doesn't have the ID window (which is how I prefer it tbh) and no separate card pockets. It just opens up to two horizontal pockets where I put credit cards, my ID, membership cards, etc. and the big pocket in the back for bills.

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lesbiansRbiggerinTX t1_j2eo600 wrote

Looking around, mine looks the most like the large bifold wallet except that it’s only half the size vertically (large has 4 pockets, mine has only 2). But that would give you a better mental image for what mine looks like. I really like it tbh so I’m sad to see they discontinued it.

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flash_seby t1_j2cth9k wrote

Popov ! It doesn't get much better than that. They also sell kits for you to make it yourself.

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cherlin t1_j2ewby0 wrote

Popov is a great company, thoroughly recommend supporting them, their owner seems like an awesome guy.

Also Mitchell leather makes a great bifold wallet (their money clip wallet) super slim and I have had mine going on 13 years now.

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ContemplatingFolly t1_j2c4m4c wrote

On Etsy you can usually find small leather goods of fine quality. Include "handmade" in your search to find some of the nicest.

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Junior_Ad2955 t1_j2cxhci wrote

Most items on Etsy are not handmade. The CEO even admits it. They have went so downhill. Avoid Etsy.

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Seanmmvi OP t1_j2efcmc wrote

From what I can tell, Etsy imports wallets from China, laser etches a couple initials or their logo on it and call it hand made

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cherlin t1_j2ewl65 wrote

A lot of etsy is like that, but not all. My wife recommended to me to look for Instagram or Facebook pages tied to the creator accounts and go research them to see if they actually make their products. Lots of people on Etsy still do make stuff, but it takes a lot of searching unfortunately.

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ContemplatingFolly t1_j2ddnta wrote

If you search for handmade for small leather goods in the US, you can find some good small artisan shops.

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SisuStig t1_j2ceuyw wrote

Distil Union makes an interesting leather wallet. I really like mine.

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Maclover25 t1_j2e58h1 wrote

My Tumi wallet is similar in style and I’ve had it for about 10 years now. Still looks new.

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Affectionate_Idea710 t1_j2faol4 wrote

The Mitchell leather wallet I have is around 5 years old and shows no signs of wearing out. Developing a lovely patina from card thicknesses and also toddler bite marks. I anticipate this being the last wallet I own.

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nolanhoff t1_j2c4v7z wrote

Find one made locally in your own state!

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Waterfallsofpity t1_j2c8xr9 wrote

I've had a simple bifold from Shinola Detroit that has really held up well. They have several models and colors. Mine is the Slim Bifold Wallet.

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tucrahman t1_j2c4gq2 wrote

They sell Ettinger on Amazon. Love mine. Great customer support too.

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