Is The Ridge Wallet A Good Product? Review

[@fernando.3692]

i want to see an ad where the youtuber ACTUALLY USES IT instead of going "buy this , i like this , i use it ALL THE TIME" then when the ad is over , that product is never seen again

[@TinnitusTuning]

Pewdiwpie and his gamerfuel bottles as he uses it frequently

[@CarsSimplified]

I've seen that be a problem in most niches, but the automotive side of KZbin has a lot of actually creator-used products in videos that stay on the car. Never really put that together before until I saw this comment.

[@Guillermo_VB]

Phillip Solo tv uses all the time, even when the ridge isnt sponsoring his videos

[@davidboyd4026]

Fernando. Yes like how does it hold up? Keys, dirt and abrasions. I don’t have credit cards so it seems stupid to me... Just saying

[@Mark-mu4pj]

Exactly what you said, did they even use it or have one?😂 Probably some did but put in a box lol

[@Generalnic7790]

I cracked up so hard when you actually read the entire name of the knockoffs LOL

[@Luckypicker]

They stuff keywords in title so that they can appear in Amazon search results when buyer performs search. Just like you would do on Google.

[@oplkfdhgk]

those names look like my google drive pdf titles :D i always make long titles just because they are easier to search :P

[@Luckypicker]

@Hduf Lolly Many dont know this.

[@syxepop]

General Nic - I thought that was from Wish or AliExpress, as those Chinese drop ship sellers like to slam as many keywords as possible. Most likely those Amazon sellers are also Chinese drop shippers...

[@NopWorks]

I love it when people said the full Amazon product name in their video.

[@BigMarcello100]

"If you get robbed at gunpoint just chuck you wallet at them and run for it" Ah yes. The better option. You could also just give him the wallet for the same result but thats so boring.

[@MadMenPlays]

That’s what I thought :/

[@akhildeshpande6311]

STREET SMARTS

[@cheymelinda]

For the record, giving a robber what they're asking for doesn't always end in surviving. At least defending yourself might give you better odds. Obviously having a firearm would be ideal.

[@mustberice]

If they I’m on a part of town I think i might get mugged in I use a paper clip with a $20 and some $1’s folded .. toss the money and make noise walking away ... and yes $25 lost was worth not losing the contents of my wallet

[@petalsxox]

i was gonna say this😭

[@corner559]

The embossed card issue isn't minor. It's major. More than half my cards are embossed. That's a deal killer for me and something the makers of the wallet should have thought of.

[@DingusYi]

a wallet like the ridge is literally impossible if it’s meant specifically for embossed cards

[@romansummers119]

All my most important/frequently used cards are embossed. 100% a deal breaker This isn't a wallet, it's a gift card sleeve...

[@DingusYi]

@@romansummers119 idk man none of my cards are embossed

[@RobertJW]

Banking cards are embossed *all the goddamn time*. This makes the Ridge nearly useless for bank cards.

[@ReyaadGafur]

@@RobertJW its an antiquated way of making cards. both citizen and BOfA use plain cards. not embossed.

[@HereIsKhansu]

Imagine having a ridge wallet that looks like SSD

[@Vekstar]

Druaga1 enters the chat

[@blackpepper2610]

@@Vekstar installing win 98 into a wallet

[@spacetoast4874]

I just carry an ssd instead. Same thing.

[@nou8474]

I tought it was an external ssd review.

[@Subzi_]

Well, better an SSD than a hard drive.

[@87channels]

I'm really glad you did the comparison between the Ridge and knockoffs!

[@thirtyacres7504]

Some of the knockoffs are better from a price point perspective, quality, and no ugly Ridge Wallet logo. For $15, I'll take the knock off over the Ridge Wallet that is too expensive for what it is and riding on brand name.

[@Count_Smackula]

@@thirtyacres7504 Exactly. If the edges are too sharp, a few minutes with sandpaper, et voila!

[@UncleSkiBum]

I bought a carbon fiber wish knock-off for £4, and although it is just plastic it's been great and would never fork out 20 times the price for a ridge wallet.

[@zwerko]

@@thirtyacres7504 - Well, somebody needs to pay off all those KZbinrs to promote the crap out of it. That's why it's so expensive-their marketing budget is probably an order of magnitude higher than the whole product side of the company.

[@jasperjones6857]

@@zwerko And they run TV commercials too.

[@Ametisti]

My issue with the ridge wallet is simply it has literally no way to hold change. I'm not a heavy cash user but I do like to keep a bit of change on me

[@HieronymousLex]

Same, I always keep a couple quarters on me

[@GomuOnBush]

The fantom wallet is the same concept but has a dedicated coin compartment

[@KaimasterXD]

I actually keep my change just in my pocket. My current wallet is made by Secrid and the mechanism is still an amazing fidget toy after years of use.

[@eightcoins4401]

Cant really hold notes that well either

[@Shouziroku]

@@KaimasterXD ughh! But then you go walking and the coins keep making noise. Not cool.

[@Juan888j]

Ridge has some quality issues that need to be addressed... The fact it has not been addressed by now is insane. The issue is cards rubbing against each other over time does destroy them. I've replaced my bank cards and credit cards several times and even my I.D. now because of it. I bought a super basic minimalist leather card holder from Vionentus and the difference in quality is huge, not speaking about the price which is 1\5 but the build\finish is better. Just proof that paying more doesn't necessarily mean it's a higher quality.

[@Benjaminpro55]

my wallet from Vionentus just arrived! SUPER HAPPY with the quality. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@Trailerwalker]

@@Benjaminpro55why don’t people just get a MagSafe wallet or just put their cards on their phone lol waaaaaaay better than any other wallet out there

[@mike__5kp]

The wallet fits the AirTag and about 10 cards without any issues. It looks and feels good. I had a Ridge wallet for a few months, and now I can confidently say that Vionentus offers better quality at a cheaper $$

[@Trailerwalker]

@@mike__5kp all of which are giant wastes of money 🤣🤣

[@mike__5kp]

You are right but Vionentus quality is much better than the five wallets I ordered from Amazon in the last few months hahaha 🤣

[@eddiepearson7377]

Mentioning how having embossed cards makes a difference was SUPER important, I’m thinking about one of these and didn’t even think about that at first.

[@Wiechu33]

Just get high quality leather cardholder

[@ChronologicalFern]

This wallet costs more money than I'll ever have to put inside it.

[@ioncekilledamanwithmyshoe]

@Gus Cichoski yeah, I’m pretty sure this comment was stolen.

[@willy9473]

@Gus Cichoski You’re reply is also stolen

[@iAMitUnot]

@Gus Cichoski Imagine 2 people posting the same or similar comment, without even knowing it.🤯

[@iAMitUnot]

@@ioncekilledamanwithmyshoe We need solid evidence. Trial, jury & conviction. If found guilty, we shall burn him or her at the stake!

[@poggersbutthole8444]

@Gus Cichoski Imagine putting copyright on words..

[@anonymousdogg1559]

The ridge is like most companies trying to “reinvent the wheel” nowadays. I mean they did an okay job with the wallet, but they did an amazing job when it came to advertising the product. I personally wouldn’t buy because I hate the idea of folding my cash then pulling it out and showing possible theifs my bills.

[@WetDoggo]

yup they're like Dyson good at advertising, but their products are heavily over priced for what they are. the shell type lever pushouts are much better. they don't adapt in thickness, but are a treat to use... kinda addictive honestly

[@OrangoTheAndro]

Plus at least in Pakistan where I live cash is king and like in pretty much all places cash is required so this ain't it

[@WetDoggo]

@@OrangoTheAndro makes me wonder who buys an almost exclusively card wallet in an almost exclusively cash count... maybe to store all your ID cards, but i don't see a reason to carry around 2 wallets...

[@WetDoggo]

@@OrangoTheAndro but I'm definitely curious if you have coins for small amounts of money or paper? I dislike having to carry around pockets full of coins, so I mostly don't use cash or give the coins to someone else... as far as I know all coins in China have holes, so you can carry them neatly on a string

[@BoleDaPole]

Dyson actually makes good vacuums though

[@sammyday9743]

Construction Worker here, I do actually have a Ridge wallet.

[@TheBlocGod]

@@frostinqer That pfp is from Deus ex not terminator

[@sirsytham1588]

Uh ok

[@cerealkiller5599]

@@frostinqer Press Y to shame

[@cerealkiller5599]

@@frostinqer You should try getting a job

[@dabbgy]

@@frostinqer ok but u should play deus ex

[@llorona7847]

I’ve had my Ridge wallet now for a few years and I still love it. I don’t ever have an issue fanning through my cards. I don’t normally carry cash but there haven’t been any problems when I do have some cash on me. None of my cards are embossed so that’s not a problem. It’s durable, too. Won’t be replacing it anytime soon.

[@roderickcampbell2105]

Hi LL. I won't be replacing mine either. It will sit in a drawer or a dumpster.

[@roadle11223]

The fact that I need swipe through all my cards is already a deal breaker for this style of wallet.

[@SpudRusset]

You don’t. You are supposed to fan them out. It says so in the manual. I guess this guy didn’t read it which I am a bit disappointed in but not everybody reads manuals.

[@lordelliott42]

@@SpudRusset Yeah, you're supposed to be able to pinch the bottom to make the cards split apart at the top, but I just keep the 3 I use most on top. It's not hard to keep them in order either, so you know where they are.

[@Xackory]

Then ur just dumb tbh it u struggle

[@Givenofficial]

me: *_cries in $7 camouflage walmart wallet that i’ve had for 5 years_*

[@bukooJuice]

Me i had my pockets

[@nef36]

Yo dude is it velcro with an eagle badge symbol on the front?

[@TheIndignified]

well no one can steal your wallet if they can't see it

[@mmoarchives2542]

i remember having a vynl wallet for 15 years before finally getting a new one, the new one now needs replaced after 2 years, now i'm looking at the shevrov

[@nef36]

@@mmoarchives2542 Just use your old one is it's not broken

[@specialtaskforce3948]

I've had mine for years and never noticed any of the cons you refer to love mine I think once you figure out all the little things it's simple I can't live without mine.Great review none the less thanks

[@BMWROYAL]

U clearly don’t carry 10 diffrent cards that are embossed

[@ahmedsalah7474]

Ridge wallet CEO?

[@Totalinternalreflection]

That’s so much money for two little pieces of sheet metal and a few screws lol

[@-CNOCK]

i only changed my profile picture from selected ambient works yesterday. i had the exact same Pp

[@MemeMorto]

@@-CNOCK Thank you s3, very cool

[@Faolan_Grey]

It's more about the research and fine details that went into it, like the smooth surface inside and finely tuned tapered edges to get the right sliding effect. I would never buy one but yk

[@bencheevers6693]

@@Faolan_Grey Bro, You drank the koolaid, this material science was known about in the late 1800s when they mastered machine lathes and milling machines. The only difference is the carbon fiber which is purchased in large sheets of the correct width and stamped into the right shape and then cleaned up on deburring machine, it's the same thing with the titanium, these wallets cost about 10$ to make and that's probably only if it includes exotic materials, the mark up for the exotic materials is like 30$. This product is an absolute ripoff and quite frankly useless. I keep thick bifold wallet with a driver's licence window in my back pocket usually, depending on the pants I wear I take it out while driving, depends if it has enough room far enough over to get into that sweet spot where it's not directly under the weightiest part of my buttcheek but not often other than that, even though this one is much slimmer than a regular wallet it has no give, it'll be the same level of annoyance just of a different variety. This is peak first world problems here, paying 120$ USD which is like 160 CAD or more where I am in order to kind of solve a kind of issue at the expense of functionality, that's more money than some people get per year. I know that's a really obtuse statement but this thing is just so stupid, anyways that's my rant for now. Edit: I meant to say per month because people in poverty in Central America in a rough spot might not even make 100$ a month. In some places in the world people don't even make a dollar a day but obviously this is an obtuse factoid to throw in when discussing buying habits of people in the first world who even in poverty make 18K per year. Also there are more slaves in the world today than at any other point in history, many of them are children and many are forced to work for scraps of food but the real incentive is the water which they don't get if they meet their quote of bricks that make out of mud, clay and water that they sit out under the hot sun making with a wooden mould. Should they fail their quote, all they've got to drink is the muddy water that's been mixed in to make the mud. My point being that these people don't actually make enough in a year to buy this wallet.

[@barcodewolf9015]

@@bencheevers6693 to lazy to read all that. but lemme tell you what, I love mine, worth the money 😁

[@Stormy2142]

"hydro flask" is just market-moronese for "water bottle"

[@natem1579]

I mean, it's a good name.

[@natem1579]

@Kishan Singh I bought one a few weeks back and I must admit it's pretty great

[@SRN_RL]

He was using it as a point of reference to describe the wallet's texture. There was a point to invoking the brand name VS just a generic water bottle.

[@Fusiongearz]

It is amazing how well they have managed to market a fucking aluminum bottle that has been produced by countless other companies.

[@Robocline]

I honestly thought it was a spray paint can

[@seanperson2032]

I know this is 4 years late and has been said many times in these comments but you reading the full amazon names was absolutely hilarious, well played.

[@mikes90277]

Update: I've had mine for about 2-months now. Overall I like it. It took me alittle while to organize the way I like it. I'm a lefty, so I had to figure out a good configuration for that as well. If it's worth it, is up to each person. I like it though. No damage to my cards btw.

[@huismands]

I have a Secrid wallet, it's basically a hybrid: a combination of a leather wallet and a card holder like the Ridge. It's the best wallet I've ever owned by a mile.

[@pyssysankar1]

You can also have it without leather part and picking right card is much easier than with the Ridge

[@konzetsu6068]

And it also comes in twin variants for those who carry every card with em, for those wondering it is a metal case, top fed with a staggered ejector at the bottom, quick pull of the release lever brings the tops of the cards out so you can see each one and let’s you easily select the one you want.

[@optimisticpessimist..]

Same, been using the Secrid wallet for a few years now and its been my favourite of all the wallets I've had.

[@Tikimohn]

Thats how my Dango is. It's a card holder with a bifold and bill holder.

[@stijndenouden3931]

Jup they're much better

[@brandongill4542]

If you’re getting robbed at gunpoint I’m sure they wanted the wallet in the first place lmao

[@Juduh]

Big brain

[@meunknown69420]

"this video is sponsored by ridge wallet" -linus tech tips 50% of the times

[@nejcskornsek5161]

Its so anyoning every video is sponsored

[@Taabituubi]

_laughs in MxR_

[@CaveyMoth]

AVGN: "Riiiidge Wallet."

[@ThePandafriend]

@@nejcskornsek5161 How do you expect them to pay for their stuff otherwise? You don't pay for watching their videos, so they have to get their money elsewhere. And just their store alone definitely doesn't cut it. And while they probably get a decent amount of KZbin money, that alone most likely wouldn't cover their expenses. Plus when they have sponsors they're independent from Google. Keep in mind how many people work at his company and all the parts and equipment they buy.

[@wildrussiansnake8978]

TBH i don't care if they are sponsored, i don't want to see ads, but this way they get the money when they want to (And a lot more than what KZbin gives them) and some creators really deserve it, like MKBHD, Linus, etc. (also sponsor block exist now so)

[@saravanasubramanian5893]

Sir, you are quite the savage... for reading the full search optimized titles 7:00

[@Ebiru2387]

Me: I need a screwdriver for my wallet. Dad: (confused look on face) Me: It's for the wallet i bought for $125 bucks! Dad: (dies inside)

[@taylormerriweather2824]

😂

[@galil187]

Facts

[@moore2115]

😂 imagine buying a designer Wallet

[@michelangelop3923]

And it's just two pieces of metal!

[@TheKrzysiek]

Imagine being able to store coins in your wallet

[@doublem3052]

Oh shit you're right

[@extrabfbmm]

What if you need quarters for laundry or dollar coins (for outside the us) so yeah it does not have the full features of a leather wallet

[@dennis3dc]

Why would you ever want to store coins in your wallet

[@TheKrzysiek]

@@dennis3dc to pay if you dont have/dont want to/cant use card?

[@dennis3dc]

@@TheKrzysiek they sell coins bags that are much better, I personally can’t stand to carry coins. But I don’t know what you can buy with coins that you can’t buy with cash? Usually people don’t carry enough coins to make a purchase

[@JLRCUK]

They sponsored me on twitch like 2 years back, got a free wallet and a chunk of money, still use it today but to be honest I wouldn’t pay for one, my bank card is fucked up because of the raised text and card numbers on it. It’s a bit tricky to get the card you want out if you have more than like 4 cards in it. I think the main quality of the wallet is just the fact it’s so slim. Biggest drawback for me is that I can’t hold cash like a traditional wallet

[@Magnitude7]

Pff imagine using a trifold wallet -Bifold Gang (Great video btw)

[@Gaming_Legend2]

BIFLOD GANG

[@TheJunky228]

I used to use trifold, then I finally realized I hated the way it made my money fold. Switched to bifold gang and haven't looked back

[@switchtheflip9422]

Laughs in long wallet

[@zeldamon5]

I switched from a bifold to a bifold but with an extra flap in the middle, and ngl it's kinda upsetting

[@megatron8561]

I like my bifold wallet but it's so damn thick its extremely impractical to me

[@AskSebby]

9:33 Damn! That construction worker shade.

[@flenditch]

Legit your humor is hilarious, also thx for the review

[@SirKappy]

The Ridge Wallet is too expensive. It's a waste of money. I've been using a slim, minimalist faux-leather wallet that holds all of my cards and has a clear spot for my driver's license. I've had it for at least 3 years now and it's held up really well. It was like $15 on Amazon. I didn't have to pay $75 and it's not a bulky tri-fold wallet.

[@scrmnthn5233]

You got a link to the amazon?

[@happyundertaker6255]

Well, do ya?

[@Koaladon]

www.amazon.com/dp/B079DCW7GB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_17wqFbBFZHJY0 Probably something like this as it sounds like the one I have. I bought this over a year ago and still very happy with it.

[@HearMeLearn]

I got some generic minimalist wallet that holds a license and like 2-3 credit cards and some cash for like 15 dollars and it still holds up at least 2 years later, but I don’t remember the brand name

[@MrEvan1932]

@@scrmnthn5233 I got a Travelambo wallet for $8 on Amazon, holds up to 5 cards I'd say not including your ID, which it has a clear slot for as well. Has a pocket for cash too. It's slightly longer than a Ridge wallet, but it so much lighter and is actually quite durable for $8. I love it for a minimalist wallet

[@DuffMan-c5z]

Worth it for me. Going on three years and I’ll have to replace the elastic soon ($7), otherwise no complaints. A++

[@SuburbaniteUrbanite]

For $75 I would expect the elastic to last more than 3 years.

[@DuffMan-c5z]

@@SuburbaniteUrbanite I wear a rigid nylon belt and carry the wallet in the coin pocket. When I sit the elastic rubs against the belt and was starting the fray. If I carried the wallet in any other pocket it would’ve last much longer.

[@ryanskare6670]

3 years and already needing repair?? My 15yo leather wallet looks pretty much like and works exactly like the day it was purchased for 1/4 the cost.

[@DuffMan-c5z]

@@ryanskare6670 again, I wear a rigid nylon belt and due to where I carry it there was significant friction that would NOT occur if I carried it elsewhere. If you're happy with a cheap and likely bulky leather wallet, good for you.

[@gauravrshri]

I got a knockoff on Amazon for $7 and if the elastic wear off, I'll just buy a new wallet :)

[@corneliaedgerton3595]

9:30 so this expensive wallet is designed for someone who doesn't use his wallet much...hmmm

[@frankie9259]

AMEN. The worst gimmicky product I think I've ever seen

[@gaaberu5728]

@@frankie9259 take a look at the Juicero, you'll be amazed...

[@vjara94]

Only if you have to carry a lot of cash around. Because it can not hold more than a few bills, but nowadays, even in my country, most transactions ocurre online or with credit cards, and for that it's amazing

[@TheRealFobican]

Now you know it's useless as it's form over function as it is not supposed to be.

[@jseels]

I prefer my slim metal Cappla Wallet 100%. I returned my ridge because it was twice the price and wasn’t as easy to use.

[@ayyyayay]

"who is this wallet for?" melon its for melon every track review melon takes a dump on our leather wallets before his reviews

[@BigHotSauceBoss69]

fantanio refuses to give kanye his due, he's bald and he probably loves tofu more than his career at this point. he is the only person the Ridge Wallet was designed for. i bet he doesn't even use it and just carries one around with nothing in it and pays with everything on his phone.

[@bijikedelai]

i wish melon just give me back my children.... he promised me to release them if i keep buying the wallet....

[@na8997]

This is an amazing review. From the detail of how many csrd you can keep at the beginning to once its stretched and the details of embossed cards. Your awesome

[@TheFringes.]

I bought a knock off carbon fiber one from Drop for about $13 because I couldn’t justify spending $70 on a revolutionary (to me) wallet that I might not even like. Well, I lived with it for almost a year and the design really grew on me. Sometimes I forget I even have my wallet because it’s so light and thin and small. I only have about 5 cards in my wallet, 3 are embossed. It’s not really an issue with the numbers getting caught, there’s a certain (though not at all difficult) way to put your cards back in, you kinda need to put it in at an angle and go from the bottom to the top of your card stack. Fast forward to Christmas of 2020 and my girlfriend’s parents get me a genuine Ridge wallet in matte black. It’s more stylish, marginally thinner but noticeably higher quality all around. The screws are Torx heads instead of Philips, and they are machined almost perfectly flush with no bowing in the surface due to over-tightening during manufacturing. The elastic bands feel more durable and like they won’t permanently outstretch. The money clip is firmer and feels more secure. The matte finish doesn’t feel like it’s going to scratch and neither will the laser etched logo. I have no doubts about the RFID blocking ability on this one, meanwhile I was hesitant with the knock-off one. I would recommend that you get a cheap one if you’re interested in trying this, and then decide if you like it or not. If you really like it and decide you want something with fine craftsmanship, get a genuine Ridge wallet.

[@vdd1001]

Damn that sounds like good advice

[@Killer1984able]

Same here. Been using one I bought from AliExpress for like £3 lol. I usually part like a paper fodder cards in between the embossed ones so that they wouldn't get ruined or scratched.

[@hello_alpine1693]

Don't wanna knock you for appreciating the more premium quality but RFID blocking is guaranteed with basically any metal housing, even the cheapest metal wallet will completely block the signal

[@mr.h.4501]

This style of wallet has been around since the 80's that I can remember. My $35 real leather wallet I purchased 10 plus years ago, which has gone through several loads in a washing machine and a dryer (by accident) has held up like nothing else. All my leather wallets over the last 30 yrs have. $75, $100, for looks and same function as in other wallets.. just too rich for me.

[@segfault_000]

Not only has the style been around for years, but this style wallet with the same materials (aluminum/carbon fiber/elastic bands) were fairly trendy at one point recently (b/w 5-10 years ago IIRC).

[@sparkleshyguy85]

Honestly, the thing that goes first on the leather wallets is the snap on the front. Serious, replace that with a buckle and they’d last forever.

[@Gringorican]

Your conclusion is spot-on. A wallet for people who don't need to use their wallet much. Or just value the aesthetic over function.

[@FinnManusia]

Yeah, I still using coins. I felt guilty when the cashier said, "Do you have 20 cents?"

[@Shouziroku]

It's literally the only way to get a coke or coffee at my job's machines. Not even bills!

[@FinnManusia]

Huh, if you used the machine regularly, they should change the price so you can pay using a bill. Drinks in vending machines usually cost RM1 or RM2 so we don't get any change.

[@bippitybopped4051]

2:40 How to avoid getting robbed: Step 1: Throw your entire wallet at them and run away Step 2: ???

[@---lc2qo]

Step 3: profit

[@BerserkerRider94]

I keep my ridge and my leather wallet for that reason.

[@the_inquisitive_inquisitor]

The one time somebody tried to rob me it was a homeless bum with a knife. I made a big show of slowly reaching for my wallet and pulled out a snub .38 instead: he decided that he had better things to be doing and we went our separate ways.

[@the_inquisitive_inquisitor]

@Hiro Takkan not exactly

[@WesValure]

Step2: Retrieve Wallet and Repeat Step 1..

[@upnorthvlogs]

Yes, I love mine I have the dumacus just ordered the key case waiting for the pen 🖊️ come out next

[@TrisWood]

I was given a Ridge wallet a few years ago and I absolutely love it. I only carry 5 cards so it's perfect for me. It still looks like it did on day one too. It is incredibly well made. I could never go back to a normal wallet. Buy one if you can afford it.

[@roderickcampbell2105]

Rolling on the floor Tris. I will quote you if YT allows: "I was given a Ridge wallet" and "Buy one if you can afford it.". Is this intentional irony?

[@applejuice9468]

@@roderickcampbell2105 He's just shilling

[@andrewmcmillions3138]

I'm a minimalist - wait scratch that I like the minimalist aesthetic. What a great way of putting it!

[@HexagonMusic]

The real question is: Where do you keep your change?

[@acoustic6865]

I usually give spare change as a tip or donation to charity. Maybe not an option for people on a tight budget though.

[@HexagonMusic]

acoustic and when you need change for a shopping cart or something?

[@calicomorgan2408]

@@HexagonMusic TIL people carry change in their wallets. I keep one quarter in my car for shopping carts. Tolls and laundromat are cash/card. Honestly never needed to have or use change. I feel like it's easier to nickel and dime yourself by using cash, pun intended.

[@pamirhimalaj1300]

For people not using USD, coins are regular part, not that thing that just leaves after, so for me - completely unusable

[@acoustic6865]

@@HexagonMusic you pay for shopping carts??!?!

[@20EsOfficial]

i have a knockoff ridge wallet and i just flick through the cards like the wallet is a book, i just pull it apart, flip through for the card, grab it, instead of going through the cards like a deck of cards. I've had it for over a year now and it has been through everything, yet the wear and tear is very acceptable and the elastic is holding up great! the money clip it has is perfect for holding onto a bit of cash, or even a gas card that has credit on it, or some reciepts, or even all 3! Ever since I transitioned from a bulky 3 fold wallet, I haven't felt bogged down by my wallet. If my fake ridge does eventually break, I will definitely consider buying the real deal.

[@Citokinesis]

I had a similar minimalist wallet and loved it. Until after a few months of use all of my cards were getting some serious scratches, completely taking off the design on some, from sliding them against eachother whenever I paid for something.

[@DonMilchschnitte]

Everytime I see a Ridge Wallet ad, one question pops up in my head: What about coins though? When I'm using money bills to pay stuff (which you're encouraged to do with the strap or the clip), I'm pretty much guaranteed some change that I then need another wallet for.

[@lordelliott42]

Change just goes in a jar at home until you have enough to bank.

[@bbbbbbb51]

Ime most places that you "need" to spend cash at don't do change (coins) anyways. They adopt a flat price to make cash transactions easy & fast. Think state fairs, events, door fees, etc. Before I even had a ridge I was throwing all my coins in a bag & dumping them to get a return. I'd rather just do business in a way where there's no change involved. Change has slowly been phasing out for quite a while now.

[@SuperPickle15]

There this new pants technology called "pockets" pretty revolutionary

[@themurmeli88]

@@SuperPickle15 Going by your logic, why would you even use a wallet?

[@SuperPickle15]

@@themurmeli88 cards and bills are easily stored in a wallet...coins aren't.

[@andyfpt]

I've had the same $20 knock off minimalist wallet for 4 years. It's perfect and I love it.

[@BoardandArrow]

Thief “Give me your money” Jimmy *throws ridge wallet at them

[@shieldde6209]

Dj Khaled: Suffering from Success

[@anubrakahn2970]

For real dude? I've owned 2 wallets over the past 30 years. They were like 20-30 bucks each. They also have the added feature of holding cash and receipts. It also provides me with the ability to flash my ID without having to remove it. This thing is bad for embossed cards? Soooooo, it's bad for any card that I'd use to buy stuff? Also, if you use a key card to access your office building, parking garage, etcetera, you can put that in your leather wallet (provided you don't sandwich it in between other cards) and BOOM! Your wallet is now a key fob. No chance this $130 metal thing will do that. You'd use this metal thing for some cards, a money clip for your cash and your access cards can just float around awkwardly in your pockets. Or, I guess you can fumble around with them every time you need access. The more I think this through, the more I think you might need to buy a purse to carry around all this stuff. Good review though, man. Love your channel. I'll be keeping my leather wallet though (opposite my pocket watch, of course.)

[@allan4128]

My wallet is a Packsafe Bifold wallet, it has a RFID protection and it has a ring where i can latch my keycard/ID outside so it can hang there when I am in the office then after work flip it over and sandwich the wallet boom! Problem solve. I carry 4 credit cards, 2 keycard for the office, 3 government issued ID and cash and it still has room for receipts and micro sd card keeper / sim tool which I use occasionally can the Ridge do that?

[@loganrussell48]

The fact that your wallet can act as a "key fob" is actually a security hole. Anyone can walk by you with a portable scanner and pull the information from your wallet, and create a new card impersonating you and entering your workplace. Sure it's more convenient. But it's less secure. Having the card between metal is better security.

[@anubrakahn2970]

@@loganrussell48 can you find me a link or something, Sam Fisher? I can't seem to find anything online that would suggest that this has ever happened.

[@anubrakahn2970]

@@allan4128 and that thing is a reasonable 30ish bucks too.

[@allan4128]

@@loganrussell48 i understand that it actually happens but of course you will just wear it within the office and besides its better than fumbling to your pocket for 30sec - 2mins just to enter a goddamn door and besides if you got scan outside the office thats all you boo not the wallet

[@ChrisBrinson02]

Great review. You actually addressed a lot of the questions that relates to everyday common uses of a wallet such has back pocket comfort and the embossed lettering catches. Most other reviews are usually "small form factor, buy it!"

[@durham2678]

I have a John Deere wallet i’ve had this for two years and it still smells like fresh leather and is in perfect condition

[@swizzler]

I've had the same leather wallet that I've worn in my back pocket every day since I was 12, handcrafted leather from a family craftsman. It barely has any visible wear. I think people have just owned cheap leather wallets.

[@GrumpyIan]

Mean while I've been using the $15 leather wallet I got at Walmart 15 years ago and it is still holding strong.

[@Ecktor]

I have a wallet that’s literally a $10 leather pocket. It even has anti-rfid. It just works... Thing is, I really like metal things, so...

[@uTubeNoITube]

Is it? Is it LITERALLY a $10 leather pocket? Not figuratively? Not objectively? But LITERALLY?!?!?!?!

[@Ecktor]

uTubeNoITube Correct. Not figuratively. Literally.

[@tadpolegaming4510]

Where'd you get it? I've gotten my last few from Academy

[@ManglishWorld]

You're doing a good job, bro. ❤️

[@culilom007]

nothing beats a good ol leather wallet. for "smart wallet", my phone is one. 120 bucks for 2 metal sheets.

[@VTGameplayerCZ]

ridge wallet is now being pushed by ads in central europe - for double price than us. thx for this video - it helped me realize why not to buy it. 1st reason - no space for coins! - we use coins with value up to 2 USD, while lot of things in places where you use cash (pubs, street stands) are cheaper than US (beer from 1.20 USD, street food like hotdog from 1 USD) , so you arent effectively able to get rid of coins completely (smallest note in my country equals 4 USD) 2nd reason - all cards are embossed (for no reason nowdays - we pay almost only contactless, with apple pay/google pay etc.., i havent seen offline terminal for more than decade) 3rd reason - 10 cards isnt enough. So thanks for this video!

[@MKojiro]

I ordered the $3 Wish.com version and it is indeed very cool. Even has the RFID (can't use EFTPOS through it). For $3, great deal. For $75... no thanks.

[@trev-4446]

You get what you pay for just saying

[@akidim13]

@@trev-4446 I do highly agree with that but it’s just two metal slabs and some elastic

[@danh3259]

Had mine for 5 years. It’s banged up, dented, scuffed, paints gone. Love the ruggedness. Never lost a screw. Never had to fix.

[@Rac3r4Life]

I love my carbon fiber Ridge Wallet. I'm always looking for the most minimal wallet possible because I hate having things in my pockets. I also tend to use Google Pay absolutely everywhere I can, and rarely actually take my wallet out. I did have to get used to the added inconvenience of retrieving cards from the wallet, but I actually found an easier method that wasn't touched on in this video. If you push the cards up then squeeze the two plates together at the bottom the cards will actually fan apart at the top allowing you to grab the one you need.

[@cuffman]

Which they advise you do in the instructions that came with the wallet if I remember right as I have had mine for over 5 years.

[@cosmicbody]

I just bought one, hasn’t arrived yet but I’m looking forward to not having an inch thick wallet in my pocket for 3 main cards I use. Thanks for this comment!

[@roderickcampbell2105]

​@@cosmicbody Hi Nick. I have another suggestion. Take the useless crap out of your wallet. Do you not know basic arithmetic? If you use three cards, shove them in your pocket (or up your arse) and go. I hope you like my comment.

[@FlyTech541]

My current wallet is a Walmart buffalo skin wallet I love it had it for 3 years… and I’m going to try ridge…

[@iamnotafraid]

My wallet is the exact opposite of the ridge wallet. It's a completely hand-made, full grain leather "trucker style" wallet by Mr Lentz (the company/website). Not to sound like I'm advertising or anything, but I'm just really happy with it. It's made with brass rivets and is the type of wallet that will literally last multiple lifetimes, especially if you take care of it. It's a bit long and sticks out of your back pocket, but comes with a chain and looks good. The entire wallet itself doesn't fold, so cash stays flat in it, and it doesn't get super thick with lots of cash. That's just the trucker style wallet, though. There are many other styles as well. Prices vary, mine was only a bit more expensive than the ridge wallet, but it was well worth it. You can even customize it.

[@busharp4707]

I see that Lucina figure

[@justsomeone5314]

Man of culture

[@linkadez3373]

I got an aluminum Ridge wallet as a gift a while ago. Back then I think it was about $75-80 (could be wrong) but since then it looks like it’s increased by about $20. If I’m being honest, I’m not sure I would pay $95 for this wallet, but if you’ve got the money for it I would definitely recommend it. I’ve dropped this thing from waist level onto cement multiple times and it still has only the lightest scratches on the edges. It feels solid and premium in the hand and pocket. It’s durable, easy to use, and looks pretty great. Again if you can pony up the funds, I’d say you should go for it.

[@chemkreation]

The embossed cards will also scrape off the magnetic strip as they are placed in and out of the wallet.

[@Willem500]

When somone is robbing me ill be sure to chuck my wallet at them and run

[@blackwing1362]

So, i don't know what its called but i own a minimalist in function wallet that doesn't fold at all. All of the pockets for the cards sit on the outside of the wallet and when i need a card, i just reach into my pocket and grab it straight out of the wallet. It's great and i basically never actually pull my full wallet out of my pocket.

[@thefoundationagent61]

It's almost as if the traditional wallet design was sufficiently functional all along! What a revelation! (that too many suckers needed to learn via buying a glorified card bundler that costs $65)

[@adizzmal]

Bi fold wallets are where it’s at. After that, I’d take a Velcro wallet before getting one of these.

[@optiTHOMAS]

The names for the knockoff wallets look like modern anime titles! 😅🤣👌🏻 nice review! Looking into some of these minimal wallets. Ive had big leather Buxton guy for over 10 years and im looking to downsize since i honestly only use several of the cards i have. 👍🏻

[@timmymcgypsy6234]

Bruh I thought these were going to be like $10 lol

[@jasonmiller9495]

Ahahaaha no way man we are in the era of 100 and 200$ wallets. Crazy

[@weegaz22]

I buy cheap leather wallets in the £10-15 range, they usually last me anywhere from 5 to 7 years, but I look at the ridge wallet and kinda came up with the same conclusion you did (but without wasting £100 on it), too many compromises, can't hold receipts, photo's, small change etc, I don't have that many cards that I need an entire wallet for them, My bank card, drivers license, and a couple of loyalty/membership cards and a lock pick set.

[@ClandestineFaith]

The leather wallet is the sign of a Man, like his watch, like his suit. These things combine and create a harmony of elegance. We live in a digital world where your wallet doesn’t have to be full enough to be that massive physically. There are people who have sentimental history with their, their dads of grandfathers wallet that this modern rubbish could never replace.

[@ze_or]

i chose the wayfinder flux wallet, because i didn’t want a ridget block of metal in my pocket, and I wanted my wallet to be slightly bigger than a credit card as I drink boba often and their stamp cards are slightly bigger. I can fit 5 flat cards, 5 boba stamp cards, and 5 $20 bill pretty comfortably, and none of the cash isn’t just clipped or strapped outside being susceptable to wear.

[@senor-unich]

A wallet without a coin pocket is prettymuch useless.

[@High_Bread]

I got the Dango special edition D007 got the rubber band in red, and a brown paracord that connects to the wallet and your pants, have had it i think 2 and a half years. I love it, got a multitool built in as a spacer if i want. Only downside is dont knick your finger on that sharp point. But my hands got thick skin so it dont affect me

[@davefairburn3298]

I've had the Ridge wallet for three years & look like I just took it right from the box, no scratches at all. I carry nine to ten cards & it is tight. I don't take my cell phone with me everywhere since I'm not a cardiologist on call.

[@ontime7482]

Mines on the way! Thanks for the review 👊🏼😎👍🏼

[@kianhonng2783]

Stop calling these thing a wallet, is nothing more than just a glorified card holder. Wallet is something where you can hold a substantial amount of cash note + cards.

[@Jehty_]

So by your definition the ridge wallet is a wallet. In cane hold up to 15 cards, that's a substantial amount in my books, and it can basically hold an unlimited amount of cash notes.

[@BeetleBuns]

yea it's a money clip, not a wallet.

[@Kay0Bot]

That's a purse

[@snowboarddan5899]

Just got my carbon ridge today so happy how small it is

[@bryandedon7459]

I've had the same leather wallet for 20 plus years. Still works just fine. No way I could use something like this.

[@Pineconeboy55]

What about card damage from them rubbing? IDs, cash, lighter/paper insurance cards - seems like a very specific use case.

[@damnmario7383]

I will never use any kind of this wallet.

[@MrItsjustmeok]

Why not bro?

[@damn6039]

@@MrItsjustmeok cause it sucks? I guess

[@FreshhSqweezed]

dude, the descriptions of the wallets are hilarious😂

[@thebigmanskeet6969]

I still got my Skyrim wallet after 4 years. Spent $20. Comes with a chain. Still holds up like a charm.

[@thebigmanskeet6969]

@@rnvsinha Bold of you to assume I've never felt a man's touch.

[@richarddcrossley]

Bet you’ve not been out and about much since you took an arrow to the knee though so how do we know it’s had an adventuring lifestyle?

[@gt_8106]

@@richarddcrossley I heard they were reforming the Dawnguard

[@Uppernorwood976]

@@thebigmanskeet6969 may Dibella shine on you, friend

[@nobuhh]

arguably the best review ive seen on youtube

[@Vapourwear]

In my experience, these kind of things (never had a ridge) are shit wallets and excellent business card holders.

[@HighLordBaron]

You know, the one big issue I have is a lack of coin storage. Here in Germany, it's still common to pay with cash and it's not uncommon to come across places where you can only pay cash. So, you not only need to be able to hold bills, but also coins. So it's much more practical to have a simple wallet then ridge in my eyes...

[@beastialmoon2327]

Interested in watching this video, but idk if I'll be upgrading my wallet anytime soon. I've been using the Alpine Swiss RFID Men's wallet for going on six years now and it's still holding up amazingly.

[@r-kellyspeesheets908]

Just got my knock off the $14 one on Amazon and I love it lol.

[@qazifaisal5]

I have an expensive old school leather wallet and it's holding up great so I m not going to bash it. I switched to a vulkit minimalistic wallet just because it's lighter more durable and I don't have to worry about my keys scratching it and it's low profile.

[@captainkeller2792]

Wallets are one of those thing in my life, that i dont care about if its not broken. Ive been using the same one for over 13 years, its really messed up and sometimes coins fall out if im not carefull, but it still works fine. There is legit no point in buying a new one for 20€ or 100€, till mine falls apart in my hands. Good review though and I get why people like it, but this topic is one of those, where I just dont understand why people care that much. Its just feels like they are solving an issue that isnt there.

[@edi9892]

Thank you! I didn't understand how they are supposed to work. For one, I couldn't imagine picking a single card out without getting the entire stack out. More importantly, though, I wouldn't trust the clip for a bunch of larger nomination notes and there's absolutely no place for coins. I have to deal a LOT with coins and I really like having two pockets for bank notes, one for small and one for large nominations.

[@tangerinealarm]

Great review. My problem with these types of wallets is you need to fold the cash 3 times in order to get it onto the clip. Polymer cash is awkward to fold multiple times, so I’ve never realistically considered this. But got sick of / curious from seeing multiple sponsored bits in videos about this wallet.

[@NadarCosainAmber]

I use a binder clip as my 'wallet'. It's worked great for me for a few years now, and I'm pretty sure I picked up the clip from a former job for free.

[@prashantnz]

You are funny sir. Awesome video. Purchasing the new real tree version. Thanks heaps from NZ.

[@MJ-kk1dn]

Good review. I'm using a Leatherboss right now which has been ok up until recently when I noticed pushing my CC into it now starts to snag a corner and then slides in crooked, have to pull it out and push it back several time to get it straight. So with that I AM about ready for another 'slim' wallet purchase and thought about the 'ridge', after this review though I'm not sold on that either, money on the outside I'm not really keen on. I had a Big Skinny wallet before this Leatherboss, the problem I find with these slim leather wallets is they only seem to last a year or maybe two before the the stitching starts to fail or whatever. Maybe I'll just buy another Leatherboss, I dunno, I see it's only $10 on Amazon, even though it lasted about 10 months it's kind of hard to argue with the price.

[@macalcord]

I couldn't justify spending that much money on the ridge wallet, I already spend an obscene amount on holsters and knives because I'm constantly updating my edc..So I brought 2 Yinoude Minimalist Aluminum wallet, they're comfortable enough .