Classic 8 Card Bifold Antique Mahogany Leather Wallet

With a history of craftsmanship, stringent quality, environmental and fair labor laws, and access to a massive pool of talented workers, many of the finest menswear goods are made in Europe. This leather bifold wallet has been carefully constructed by artisans who have studied and practiced their trades for years.

Few things are uglier than the bulky square of an overly large wallet spoiling the lines and drape of your clothing. Every element of this wallet has been intentionally designed, executed, and tested to ensure a slim profile that won’t mar the beauty of your clothes. When fully loaded with one card in each slot, the thickness changes from just under 14 mm to 23 mm or from 0.55” to 0.90”

This wallet is crafted from five layers of superlative leather plus the card slots, which are also made from leather. Other wallets will just have one outer layer of leather plus the card slots. This means our material costs are much higher, compared to our competitor’s wallets, but we do that because we believe in quality products. By utilizing all leather, we can ensure the durability of this wallet, as well as its beautiful appearance: every time you open your wallet, you will be greeted by the beautiful luster of exceptional-quality leather.

Folded edges are essential for ensuring the durability of leather goods. But most are made with edges that are cut and then painted or burnished. With wear, this edge dressing deteriorates over time and cracks. At Fort Belvedere, the edges of our leather goods are meticulously thinned down at an angle before being folded and sewn together. This not only produces a uniform edge thickness, but it also greatly reduces the wear on the edges of the accessory. As a result, our folded-edges typically last twice as long as edges that are just edge-painted or burnished.

Both pieces of leather along the edges of the wallet have been carefully folded. Whereas our competitors may fold only one piece, if they fold their edges at all, we have folded both to ensure the neatess possible look and the most durable construction.

Most wallets have card slots that are simply cut, leaving a potentially ragged edge that could fray or catch, eventually coming apart. Each one of our leather card slots have been carefully folded for maximum longevity and an elegant, clean appearance: the fold of the edge has even been tastefully highlighted by a pressed horizontal line. Secure stitching means that your cards are held tightly in place, even after years of use, but with sufficient give to allow each card to slip out.

Running the length of the wallet, this central compartment is ideal for the storage of paper money, receipts, tickets, and other ephemera. It includes an all-leather divider that splits the compartment in two, allowing you to organize your money, such as between large or small bills or two types of currency. You could also use one section for storing bills and the other for storing everything else.

The dedicated slots of this wallet were designed to hold eight cards, but each slot can hold an additional card if desired. Be aware that the leather of that slot will conform to hold two cards and will become too loose to securely hold a single card if “double stacked” for a few days. That being said, we do not recommend double stacking, as it makes your wallet quite thick.

While it would be beautiful and durable, a wallet made entirely out of leather with no fabric lining would be very bulky. To keep this wallet as unobtrusive as possible, we strategically employed a high-quality moire lining as the backing behind the card holder panel and within the cardholder slots. We have ensured that this lining does not negatively impact durability, but it does drastically improve the overall slimness of the wallet.

Made in Italy, this forest green moire-textured fabric provides a beautiful contrast to the leather, and is functional as well. While we tested an all-leather variety, it proved too bulky: the additional layers of leather made the wallet much thicker without notably improving its strength. The viscose fabric, however, allows for unparalleled slimness without compromising durability.

In addition to its slimness and ensuring structural stability that contributes to better longevity, this special fabric also facilitates the smooth removal of cards from their pockets thanks to its slippery surface. This material was also specifically chosen to not degrade the leather, allowing for the thinnest possible leather slim wallet.

This viscose fabric has also been treated so that it does not fray when being cut, ensuring superior endurance and a neat, beautiful appearance at the seams with no tattered edges. We specifically selected adhesives that ensure a strong bonding to the leather to further improve durability and a clean look.

The corners of this wallet have been carefully rounded. Overly pointed edges on wallets catch on your clothes and become crumpled with use and age. Each exterior edge of this wallet has been rounded, ensuring smooth access and a subtle, organic appearance.

The name and crest of Fort Belvedere are debossed on the left inside panel of the wallet, discreetly identifying the maker of this fine product in a refined and unobtrusive way.

To protect you in an ever-changing world, the exterior of this wallet has been specially treated to block RFID signals that could be used to access your cards and steal your money or information. This treatment has been carefully applied between the leather and the moire on the outside layer so that it does not adversely affect the appearance or hand of the leather.

With five layers of leather in its body, this wallet has about 2.5x times the leather of our competitors: we have utilized as much leather as possible without compromising overall slimness and functionality.

The size was also carefully chosen to fit elegantly in your pocket with reduced bulk: while others select their product sizes based on dimensions to maximize the yield from standard hide sides, our dimensions are determined only by what works best for you.

With neatness and attention to detail evident at every step of production, this wallet is truly an example of artisanal craft.

We subjected this wallet to over a year of extensive field testing and accelerated stress testing: every issue and fault has been identified through hands-on experimentation by our team and fully resolved. Like every Fort Belvedere product, it exceeds our own high standards, and we cannot wait to hear about your experiences with this wallet.