roadtonowhere08 Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Alright, so my short backstory: I was in the market for a new, not terribly expensive wallet when I turned first to Amazon, my default search site for stuff. Nothing really caught my eye, especially when price was factored in, so I did a google search for a top quality leather wallet. In a forum I saw a suggestion for a website called saddlebackleather.com I checked the place out and immediately saw their tagline "They'll fight over it when you're dead." Oh, humor, I like that. So I went wandering around the site just to see policies, FAQ, and all that. Needless to say, the owner has quite a story, and his approach to customer service is funny as hell. Just read the Questions page. Needless to say, I am not well versed in leather wallets, but this guy has a sale in me... if nothing more than the warranty and the laughs. I assume the company is more famous for bags, luggage, and briefcases, but those are some good looking wallets. Not shilling or anything, but if you want a laugh, check the place out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Mackie used to have some pretty funny shit on their boxes and website as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postjack Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Thanks for the link, just had a few laughs reading through his questions. Looks like great products, I don't have any need for any of them now, but I'll definitely remember this site in the future. My wallets always fall apart after a year or so, but I just bought a new one. When this one wears out I think I'll return to this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Expanding Man Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I've had my Saddleback wallet for around 4 years now - great product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkam Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Nice find, I end up getting one of the wallets it's very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikongod Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 I feel a wallet-fi thread coming on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 [spartan voice]This! Is! Wallet-fi![/spartan voice] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadtonowhere08 Posted August 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Got my wallet a few days ago. It was a large coffee bifold version. Damn this thing is nice. A bit tight with 2 credit cards (or such) in each pocket, but it loosened up nicely. This will definitely last me a long time. My keys scuffed up the finish a tiny bit, but better that than mess up my phone in my other pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n3rdling Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 I've needed a new wallet for a while but everytime I look on amazon I don't find one I think is worth buying. I was gonna wait until I went to rural Mexico again to buy a nice leather wallet, but this is exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks! I'm getting the medium bi-fold in tobacco brown when it's back in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 I want one of their Leather ID wallets but after getting the Dopp Regatta 88 front pocket wallet last week I can't really justify it as this one works great and I already own it. I know head case isn't about justifying anything and I'm till thinking about it. On a separate note having a compact and non-pain inducing wallet is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 http://countycomm.com/lawwallet.htmlThat's what I got. Also small and not pain inducing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Nice link, I needed a new wallet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlSeibert Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 (edited) I have a Tumi trifold that's in perfect condition after at least fifteen years of use. It's great, but it's an inch and a half thick after I unloaded a bunch of old receipts and crap. I saw an ad for these people in the New York Times: http://bellroy.com/wallets/note-sleeve-wallet The thin/minimal thing intrigued sufficiently that I bought a $7 knock-off to experiment with. The knock-off really doesn't cut it, but hopefully it will hold together long enough to see if I can manage some minimalism. I've gotta say the lack of bulk is nice. Edited August 31, 2013 by CarlSeibert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 Not thay it matters but I ordered a chestnut bifold wallet and wallet sleeve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emooze Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Hmmm. I am in the market for a new wallet and Saddleback is now high on my list. I have also heard kangaroo leather makes a good wallet. Has anyone owned/handled one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlSeibert Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Necrobumping to report back. I've had the Belroy for a couple months now and can report that it's a peachy keen wallet. It's thin. It's well designed. It works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 At more than triple the cost (and in some cases a lot more than that) I'm going to disagree with you Jacob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadtonowhere08 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 While I am all about a diversified market and upscale stuff, but holy hell, 160-400 bucks for a wallet? Even if I shit Benjamins, I would never pay that much. It's still just a wallet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n3rdling Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I've had my medium bi-fold for a few months now and love it. Tight fit at first but perfect once it's broken in a bit. Stitching is still unphased and the wallet looks very nice. Really happy I got this, thanks for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadtonowhere08 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I've had my medium bi-fold for a few months now and love it. Tight fit at first but perfect once it's broken in a bit. Stitching is still unphased and the wallet looks very nice. Really happy I got this, thanks for the link. Yep, mine is still the same as it was after the first few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetoole Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Except there is more than just outright durability to consider with something you carry in your pocket. The Ghurkas look huge! I will probably get around to commissioning something in kangaroo this year, but for now I am satisfied with my big skinny, which, fully loaded, is about the same thickness as my cell phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeP Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I need to stop checking this section - now I am buying a new wallet... and I now am checking out Heijis... need to stop.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadtonowhere08 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 (edited) 100 bucks is not that bad, but as long as the wallet holds together and organizes everything the way you want it, the less paid the better. It is going to get beat to hell, so I could care less about absolute fit and finish. The wallet I got is damn thick full grain leather,and the stitching is outstanding. I am happy. Jacob, you are, from what I can see, a great cook, so the cookware and chef knives splurge is/are well warranted, but a wallet? Maybe if you are a hell of a saver Edited December 4, 2013 by roadtonowhere08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadtonowhere08 Posted December 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 I always keep my wallet in my front pocket, and my pants are more or less casual formal pleats for work, so I can have a larger but flat wallet. I never tried the wallet in the back thing for fear of ripping my back pocket when I sit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPI Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 How tight are your freakin pants? I am a wallet snob, I will admit I compare my wallet to other guys wallets in lines at stores when paying. Used to have some competition in NYC, guys in DC are all bums. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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