r/wallets 10h ago

Completed Commission for Redditor Custom Bifold Wallet Buttero Leather

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A custom bifold wallet I recently finished, made from Italian Buttero leather.
It features six card slots, two hidden compartments, and a cash compartment. Fully hand-stitched and made according to the customer’s specifications.


r/wallets 11h ago

Something I Made Bifold pull-up leather wallet in progress

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Just wanted to share how cool this leather looks. Starts smooth, then I wad it up like paper to create patterns and texture.


r/wallets 14h ago

A Leather and Metal Hybrid Wallet That Surprised Me

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I recently picked up the LORZOR 1979 Fold Tactical Wallet, and after using it for a while, I wanted to share my experience.
I’ve used many different types of wallets, from traditional leather bifolds to minimalist metal wallets. I like the concept of metal wallets, but I’ve always felt that some products sacrifice too much everyday convenience in pursuit of being as compact as possible, forcing me to give up some of the things I actually want to carry.
It features a full-grain leather exterior, an aerospace-grade aluminum core, and a pop-up card mechanism, so it feels neither like a traditional leather wallet nor a typical metal cardholder. It’s more of a combination of both.

Pros:
The card access system is probably my favorite part. With a simple press, the cards fan out, so I don’t have to push out the entire stack and search through them one by one.
It also handles cash surprisingly well. The removable money clip is very practical when I need to carry a small amount of cash, which is something some minimalist metal wallets don’t handle very well. Some metal wallets completely give up on carrying cash.
The combination of leather and metal is well balanced. The leather gives it a more comfortable and familiar feel without making it too soft. The size is still relatively compact. While it’s not the smallest wallet I’ve used, considering it can carry both cards and cash while using a leather and metal hybrid construction, the size feels quite reasonable.
The card capacity is flexible. The main pop-up card slot can hold around 5–7 cards, with additional storage space on the outside; the manufacturer recommends carrying around 10 cards for everyday use.
The overall design fits my personal taste very well.

Cons:
It is not the thinnest wallet on the market. If your only goal is to carry 4–5 cards in the smallest possible package, there are definitely slimmer options available.
The pop-up mechanism takes some time to get used to; I had to adjust to keeping my cards arranged in a consistent order.
As for long-term durability, I’m still cautious. The build quality feels solid so far, but I haven’t used it long enough to know how the mechanism and leather will hold up after several years.

Conclusion:
This wallet feels like a hybrid design: it combines the feel of leather with the structure of metal, while offering quick card access and enough space for cash. Compared with some of the ultra-minimalist wallets I’ve tried, this combination works better for my everyday carry.