Trayvax Element RFID Blocking Front Pocket Wallet - Slim Leather & Metal Credit Card Holder with Money Clip for Men & Women | Perfect for Travel, Everyday Carry & Minimalist Lifestyle

Outstanding quality and design. Like many people I carried my old wallet because it did the job. It's not meant to be a conversation piece or a fashion statement, just functional and practical. But it was old, and decidedly too big. There are several other companies who design thin or minimalist wallets. There were two shortcomings which ruled these out as choices. First, they would not accommodate approximately 11 credit card size items. Second, complainants about the stitching failing after a short time. The reviews of the Trayvax had no mention of such problems, and other purchasers spoke of the quality. I made the purchase and have been pleased with the customer service and wallet. The wallet was delivered ahead of time, in a well designed box which had the signature card and thank you from the person who made the wallet. A nice touch. I read the instructions on how to stretch the wallet to accommodate 9 to 11 cards, as well as viewed online videos. Not wanting to damage the wallet for lack of not doing this stretching properly, I emailed Trayvax for additional advice, They replied to my email promptly, professionally in a "down to earth" message which to me conveyed sincerity. I was impressed. In order to stretch the wallet you are directed to soak it in warm water for 10 minutes, insert the cards you intend to use AND place their expansion card on the top. Following their directions I started by getting 6 cards into the wallet. I let the wallet dry, used the snap (which is actually a rivet) to help it expand for a few days. Again I took this expanding of the wallet slowly so as not to cause any damage. The next soaking I used "hot" water from a kitchen faucet. It seemed to me the wallet became more supple with the hotter water than than "warm" water. Perhaps Trayvax suggests warm in fear of some folks trying boiling hot water, who knows. After this soaking 11 cards, plus 4 folded currency bills fit nicely. One of the ideas behind the design of the wallet was to utilize the "window" on the top for an ID card, and being able to slide the cards out with your thumb, or whatever finger you prefer. In my case the choice for the top card was a credit card which is used often. It was after using the wallet for a while there was a problem with the security chip being read on my card. I thought that was curious. An inspection of the card revealed scratches going directly across the security chip. Turns out there was a combination of 3 things which caused the issue. First, the top card in the wallet was a credit card. Second, the way the card had been placed in the wallet, the chip was sliding directly along the bottom of the rivet. Third, had card been turned with the security chip towards the bottom of the wallet, or the wallet had been stretched just a little more, this would not have occurred. I thought this information might prove useful for another buyer to know. I stretched the wallet one more time in hot water, with the expansion card, and all is good. The wallet is American made, with high quality materials and conscientious manufacturing. The bottle opener does work. I haven't been able to test the wallet's ability to thwart cards being read by a thief's scanner but the frame of the wallet should prevent covert scanning. And perhaps I missed it in the reading, but I'm not quite certain what the ribbed edge does?? Interestingly, I recently went shopping and when I took out my wallet, the cashier noticed the wallet, asked if I wouldn't made if he took a picture. I have since come to find he purchased a Trayvax wallet as well. Again it's a great product.