In continuing the pursuit of interesting wallet designs, this review is about the American Bench Craft Caliber Money Clip Wallet. It comes in a slider box containing information about their organization, which is a nice way to share their story. As well as instructions about the wallet on the back.
It comes with an RFID card, if you feel that’s a concern, which arguably it should not be, but using a card is a better option instead of buying an RFID wallet. The wallet is simple, which honestly, is not a bad for wallets. It has a slot for cards and a money clip. The wallet is held together with rivets instead of sewing. This is a new concept and is becoming more common in wallets. It has a nice weight of leather and is lightly burnished. The clip is made of titanium and is very attractive.
In regards to the feature review of the American Bench Craft Caliber Clip Wallet, as mentioned, it is a very simple wallet, on the exterior, it has a money clip that requires the cash to be folded twice, while on the back, it has a slot underneath, which is usable space. The cards go down from the top, in addition, thanks to the corners that poke out on the bottom, it provides access to push the card up.
The American Bench Craft Caliber Clip Wallet comes in four colors, the color of the leather as well as the hardware, the rivets and the money clip, can be selected. The wallet can hold a minimum of one card, while four cards is reasonable, the company states that it can take up to four cards and a “wad of cash”. So confidence is high in the amount of cash that can be carried, but as mentioned, it has to be folded in thirds or in quarters.
From a quality perspective, it is designed and made in the United States. It is a full-grain veg-tanned leather, and the rivets are solid brass or other material dependent on the selection made. It is easy to use, the money clip is not too tight, which can be a real stickler for some users. It has a nice lip which helps cash to slide, and the money clip is part of the design of the wallet, which facilitates the cards’ insertion.
Moreover, since there are only rivets, there is a slim chance that it will come apart, which is one of the benefits of this wallet. Furthermore, it sits nicely in the pocket, and maintains a very low profile.
From a measurement perspective, it is 3.2 x 2.9 x 0.5 and weighs 33 grams. It is guaranteed for life by American Bench Craft and they make an extensive line of other leather products, including belts and sheaths for all kinds of different products to carry in everyday carry life.
The American Bench Craft Caliber Clip Wallet scores 5 for the quality, 4 for the price, 3 for the features and usability each and 4 for the perception. Feature-wise, this wallet meets all the needs of what it can provide, meaning its features meet its capabilities regarding the cards and cash, giving a final score of 4 out of 5.
If you've wanted a simple, but sturdy card and cash wallet, the American Bench Craft Caliber wallet is your minimalist go to.
