Last wallet you'll ever buy. I love how leather patinas over time and develops it's own character. It adds to the charm and unique aesthetic to leather that nothing else can bring. Maybe some old jeans but nothing is better than great quality leather. The smell the feel the touch. I'm looking to purchase either the medium or the small, heck maybe I'll buy both.
@@BOBBRADLEYCHANNELwhen I bought mine it was made out of the cheapest lever over ever felt. I managed to rip the bill fold with just one finger. Also the wallets in this video don't have a beautiful leather patina. They're crumbling apart, because they're made out of cheap leather in Mexico.
AHHH!!! I have two Saddleback Leather briefcases (job requirement). Truly the greatest leather gear in the world. Vinyl and Leather. You're my kinda guy!
8 or 9 years ago I purchased a briefcase, laptop sleeve, wallet, business card holder, valet tray, and a few of the small organizer pouches. They all look better-than-new now. Just today I purchased another medium bifold for my son. Interested to see if there's a difference in quality, as you say.
@@EldenLord84Hi, it's been 3 years since you left that comment. Do you think you could tell me how your son's wallet is holding up now? I'm currently looking to buy a wallet as a gift, and I would like to know your (technically your son's) experience with the newer Saddleback wallet. Thank you so much in advance!
I bought the leather “milk” recommended by saddleback and used it right after I did the video... it turned my wallet back to a more mat look and lightened it up a bit while sealing the exposed areas. It looks fantastic now. Highly recommend it. But don’t use it until the wallet has devolved some real patina .
I've watched a few videos on Saddleback wallets and it appears that as they age, 2 things happen: they develop a patina, and they look more and more like a rat's nest. I get that an aged vintage look can have some appeal, but in some videos - not this one, so much - they open the card & cash pockets and and they look filthy. Perhaps this is a by-product of using more natural leather that hasn't been treated artificially? Some leather wallets look nice as they age, but in some (*some*) videos I've seen of older Saddleback wallets, they look like something Boris Karloff's mummy carried 3700 years ago.
How do the card slots hold cards over time on the medium bifold you have? I’m wondering if they stretch out to the point to where the cards fall out? I usually have only one card, maybe two in each slot.
Well my medium billfold is one of the old ones that go straight across in the card slots, the new ones come down and curve across the card. That said, it’s basically just a little looser than when it was new. Cards stay put. My daily carry is the small.
Last wallet you'll ever buy. I love how leather patinas over time and develops it's own character. It adds to the charm and unique aesthetic to leather that nothing else can bring. Maybe some old jeans but nothing is better than great quality leather. The smell the feel the touch. I'm looking to purchase either the medium or the small, heck maybe I'll buy both.
mine is still running strong!
@@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL nice!!! How long have you owned yours? Which wallet do you have?
The one I’m carrying now is 7years +
@@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL you should definitely do an update on it. I really enjoyed the video! 👍
@@BOBBRADLEYCHANNELwhen I bought mine it was made out of the cheapest lever over ever felt. I managed to rip the bill fold with just one finger.
Also the wallets in this video don't have a beautiful leather patina. They're crumbling apart, because they're made out of cheap leather in Mexico.
The old saddleback would never have those loose wrinkles, older versions is much better.... Great video by the way
Quality leather ages with grace.
AHHH!!! I have two Saddleback Leather briefcases (job requirement). Truly the greatest leather gear in the world. Vinyl and Leather. You're my kinda guy!
Kyre cheers to that!
Wait, your job requires you to have a Saddleback Leather Briefcase? I need to come work where you work🤣
@@michaelrast4263 Law firms live by different rules!
@@kyre6722 That's true!!
Thanks for the video. It really helped me decide
dannyrod64 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
the perfect video i have been looking for
joshthian thanks, bit of an update I put the recommended leather milk on my small wallet and it looks incredible!
that passport wallet is nice
Yeah Saddleback doesn't make em' like they used to. Nice collection but they do need conditioning.
8 or 9 years ago I purchased a briefcase, laptop sleeve, wallet, business card holder, valet tray, and a few of the small organizer pouches. They all look better-than-new now. Just today I purchased another medium bifold for my son. Interested to see if there's a difference in quality, as you say.
yeah I conditioned right after this an they looked great! I used the Chamberlains leather milk really nice!
Quality changing is a total myth. They’ve changed nothing.
@@EldenLord84Hi, it's been 3 years since you left that comment. Do you think you could tell me how your son's wallet is holding up now? I'm currently looking to buy a wallet as a gift, and I would like to know your (technically your son's) experience with the newer Saddleback wallet. Thank you so much in advance!
Ahhhh thanks brotha appreciate it just purchased one 2 days ago
I bought the leather “milk” recommended by saddleback and used it right after I did the video... it turned my wallet back to a more mat look and lightened it up a bit while sealing the exposed areas. It looks fantastic now. Highly recommend it. But don’t use it until the wallet has devolved some real patina .
BOB BRADLEY I’ll have to give it a try then thanks
lookin good 🤟🏼
If you put some Venetian on that leather it will look much better
Sweet I’m on it!
I've watched a few videos on Saddleback wallets and it appears that as they age, 2 things happen: they develop a patina, and they look more and more like a rat's nest. I get that an aged vintage look can have some appeal, but in some videos - not this one, so much - they open the card & cash pockets and and they look filthy. Perhaps this is a by-product of using more natural leather that hasn't been treated artificially? Some leather wallets look nice as they age, but in some (*some*) videos I've seen of older Saddleback wallets, they look like something Boris Karloff's mummy carried 3700 years ago.
The leather milk that they recommend makes the wallet look almost new again, it’s worth checking out….
@@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL Good to know, thanks! I do wonder why they get so rough in the first place, but w/ persistence the answer will come.
I’m trying to decide between the small and medium. How much thicker is the medium in comparison when loaded with cards?
It’s considerably larger, I’d say double the width.
@@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL thanks! I ordered the small.
How do the card slots hold cards over time on the medium bifold you have? I’m wondering if they stretch out to the point to where the cards fall out? I usually have only one card, maybe two in each slot.
Well my medium billfold is one of the old ones that go straight across in the card slots, the new ones come down and curve across the card. That said, it’s basically just a little looser than when it was new. Cards stay put. My daily carry is the small.
Where you get these wallets from online or in store somewhere?
saddlebackleather.com/
still have this wallet? willing to sell? dog chewed mine up and need a new one....they don't make it anymore!!
@@brodyegeberg5355 I do have it but unfortunately it is not for sale ….hopefully you’ll find another, cheers
Update please!
I think we are getting close to an update for sure :)
Yo, what's the latest on those wallets?
@@elisehanslirod still holding like a champ waiting to do a ten year video 😺
@@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL please do 😃
Did you use wax or oil?
I use the recommend leather milk ✊🏼
@@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL what brand?
saddlebackleather.com/leather-conditioner-1
@@BOBBRADLEYCHANNEL does medium bifold really breaks cards? I am planning to buy one.
Mine did but then saddleback changed the design and it supposedly fixed the issue. You should be good to go!