Minimalist Bifold

$89.00

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  • Exterior

    Pueblo is a full grain vegetable tanned leather from the Badalassi Carlo Tannery in Italy. It has a slightly rough feel initially that will turn into a lovely sheen with time. Its unique look and feel has made it one of the most popular leathers in high-end leatherwork.

    Buttero is a full grain vegetable tanned leather from Conceria Walpier in Italy. It's one of the most popular leathers in the leathercraft world, prized for its wonderful look, feel, smell, and versatility. It has a medium-firm temper and matte finish. 

    Chèvre Crispé is a full grain vegetable tanned goatskin from Relma in France. It has a beautiful natural grain and luxurious texture. 

    Rugato is a full grain vegetable tanned leather from Tannerie Masure in Belgium. It is medium-soft with a glossy finish. Its defining characteristic are the wrinkles that are highlighted for a striking contrast.

    Interior

    Pueblo is a full grain vegetable tanned leather from the Badalassi Carlo Tannery in Italy. It has a slightly rough feel initially that will turn into a lovely sheen with time. Its unique look and feel has made it one of the most popular leathers in high-end leatherwork.

    Buttero is a full grain vegetable tanned leather from Conceria Walpier in Italy. It's one of the most popular leathers in the leathercraft world, prized for its wonderful look, feel, smell, and versatility. It has a medium-firm temper and matte finish. 

    Chèvre Crispé is a full grain vegetable tanned goatskin from Relma in France. It has a beautiful natural grain and luxurious texture. 

    Thread Color

    • Ochre
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    • 10 $

    Order Notes

Category:
  • Holds up to 11 cards + folded cash.
  • Slim design is suitable for front pocket carry.
  • Hand stitched and edges burnished by hand to a smooth, glassy finish
  • 100% Full grain vegetable tanned leather from world-class tanneries.
  • Semi-lined

Dimensions: (When folded) Height 11.2cm (4.41 in) Length 8cm (3.15 in) Thickness 0.8cm (.315 in)

How it's made

Here’s how we make our minimalist bifold.We use traditional techniques with leather from some of the highest regarded tanneries in the world to produce an item that is built to last for many years and age beautifully.Below, I’m using Pueblo from the Badalassi Carlo tannery in Italy. It’s a vegetable tanned leather that has a slightly roughed up surface that gives it its distinctive, vintage look. These fibers will compact over time, giving it a great looking sheen.These are the hand tools I’ll be using in making the wallet.
Leather is selected and pieces are cut. The exterior is the ortensia color, a stunning blue-green, and the interior is the cognac color.
The “T-slot” is thinned down with a French edger to reduce bulk.
Pockets are creased.
Edges are beveled and burnished.Bevelling removes a thin strip of leather, rounding the edge.Burnishing is a process of using friction to compact the fibers. It’s only possible to burnish vegetable tanned leather. Pueblo burnishes beautifully, becoming quite glassy.I use water, CMC, and mill wax in the edge finishing. Varying grits of sandpaper are also essential in achieving a super smooth edge.
Pockets are glued to panels.
T-slot is sewn to panel.
Pocket is glued beneath T-slot, and left side is trimmed. Trimming provides a perfectly smooth edge, which will greatly aid in edge finishing.
Pocket is sewn on. The edge is then creased, beveled, and burnished as before.
Lining is glued to body.
Panels are glued on to body, and the wallet is trimmed to size.
Stitching holes are made.
Wallet is saddle stitched. Saddle stitching is a method of using two needles to achieve a very strong stitch that won’t unravel if a thread is cut.
Outer edges are creased, beveled, and burnished.
The wallet is finished.
Thanks for taking a look at our build process!

Compare Wallets

ProductCard CapacityCash CapacityFront Pocket FriendlyPrice
3 Pocket Minimalist Wallet6~5 folded billsYes$49.00
5 Pocket Minimalist Wallet8~5 folded billsYes$69.00
Card Case8~3 folded billsYes$59.00
Minimalist Bifold12~10 folded billsYes$89.00
Money Clip Wallet12~30 billsYes$109.00
Modern Bifold14~20 billsBorderline$129.00
Classic Bifold14~20 billsNo$149.00
Long Wallet12+~50 billsNo$179.00

Listed capacities are a rough guide to help you choose a suitable wallet. If no wallet suits your desired carry, we’d be happy to discuss making a custom wallet for you. If you need further recommendations, feel free to contact us.

Note: Cards and cash compete for space in many of the wallet designs, so carrying at or near capacity for both cards and cash simultaneously won’t be possible.

Customer Reviews

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H.A.
Goddamn

This wallet is sexy

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M.K.
I had a lot of

I had a lot of questions and requests for pictures that Silas was kind enough to answer. He will also fulfill any customization requests to the best of his ability.

Although I needed a new wallet I didn’t expect to feel so oddly happy about in person. Really enjoy it’s construction and color choices.

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C.S.
Delighted

Absolutely wonderful service, at a very competitive price. Leatherboundink was very helpful in choosing leather colours/combinations. Once ordered a clear waiting period was given, which was held to. The shipping was expedient. Product was flawless on arrival, I hope it lasts this way for a long time!

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C.H.
Excellent product & service

I found this product on a social media platform. The owner answered my questions quickly, and I was impressed with their products. It was the right time for me to spend more on a homemade, professional, and long-lasting wallet. I look forward to not having to get a new wallet every year or two for a long time to come!

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C.V.
Phenomenal Product!

I commissioned a minimalist bifold after seeing one in the ready-made products that had already sold -- the owner was happy to make me an identical one. I just received the wallet today and looks every bit as amazing in person; the construction is flawless and the material is beautiful. Can't recommend this operation highly enough, you won't be disappointed!

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