I loved this review-smart, concise, informative, and pragmatic. The different perspectives you provided were particularly valuable, and I’m definitely getting myself an XSTO soon. Thank you, Jon, for such a thoughtful review and for taking the time to share this information. Cheers, bud!
Solid review. I can personally attest to this positive review - simple, efficient, an engineering marvel, and satisfying to use (not to mention the awesome backstory of the company rising from the ashes of the Carr wildfire). A couple of FYIs: 1. It’s actually pronounced “A-KEEN-EYE” (which I thought was pretty clever). 2. I noticed a negative review on their site stating they didn’t experience that satisfying click when inserting cards. AKEENi actually put out a RUclips video on how to “tune” the wallet by slightly and carefully bending in toward the middle both “springs” if you will (not the stainless steel one). That way the wallet tights up a bit and boom: satisfying click 😊
The XSTO is a Gem of a wallet - I love mine. I have the 4 card variant in navy blue with an upgraded carbon-fiber business card cover - the best $8.00 upgrade you'll ever spend. The navy blue and black carbon-fiber business card cover is a perfect color match. The 4 card variant easily holds my daily carry of 6 cards and 5 emergency cash notes folded into thirds with room to spare for receipts. Akeeni hit it out of the park with the XSTO. Get yours.
@@Robin9drftking yes, but not ideal as there is a cut away at the sides so danger of stuff falling out - check out Aviator wallet review if coins are keys need to be carried!
I've watched just about every single review on this great minimalist wallet but noticed one thing that stood out to me. Never in any of the reviews I watched was there any mention of RFID security 🤔 It's the only reason I haven't purchased yet. I also don't see RFID mentioned anywhere on the Akeeni website. So, I called the company and asked about RFID. The service agent said that the metals should block the signals especially the cards towards the middle and bottom. She also recommended facing the cards towards my leg inside of my pocket. 🙄 I'm not quite sold on that tbh. As much as I want to support this US company and being from Nortgern CA myself, I just can't pull the trigger on this without it being RCID certified by the company and on their website. Bummer
@@JonGadget Thank you, I was thinking about that and wondering if RFID cards are sold separately. I'll definitely look into that. I should still have plenty of space even with adding a RFID card. If they come in different colors even sweeter. Thanks Jon 👍🏽
@@RoLLUpAFat1 I am sure there are plenty out there - I was sent one recently from a Company in the US called Wayfinder - I am sure there will be others closer to home.
@@JonGadget Awesome! I will search Wayfinder on Google to check them out and see what else pops up in rhe search. Will you be doing a review on the Wayfinder? If so, I might hold off on the purchase to watch your review. Thanks again Jon 🙌🏽👍🏽
@@RoLLUpAFat1 the Wayfinder product is called Glitch and it sends a disruptive signal when a card reader tries to read the card which blocks it reading any other cards - only costs $6.99 - I have one to review which is in a queue of products - check out www.wayfindercarry.com
Really interesting video - thanks! Do you carry it in your trouser pockets? Wondering if the hard edge wears your jeans a bit more than a normal wallet?
Good question John. I've found it fine to carry in front jeans pocket, all contact points on Xsto have rounded edges so had no issues. It's also very lightweight so does not weigh the pocket down. Would be perfect if it had a deep carry pocket clip to stop it dropping to bottom of pocket. Can feel a bit lost in back pocket and is a bit hard to sit on! so front is best.
Has anybody tried the link to buy this wallet recently? I’ve tired all of my devices and the link doesn’t want to work. Might just be that it doesn’t like Apple products maybe?
I managed to fit a driving licence and the donor card (only thin) with the Tile so if you just have the Tile the standard supplied cover should still fit.
That's a very good question. I've just tried it (not sure why I haven't thought of this before!). The answer is 'yes' to flat keys aa couple fit easily. The keys with the round shaft do not fit well. Care needs to be taken to ensure any keys do not slide out as they are heavier than cash/receipts, but a bit of cord on the keys could easily create a bit of friction to stop that happening.
Hi there. The answer is no I'm afraid because the cards are exposed on the open side. I don't believe RFID card data theft is a serious issue from what I have read but good to have if it's there. The Canvas Slim Sleeve from Bellroy (also reviewed on the channel) does have this feature if that is of interest.
@@JonGadget Agreed that RFID theft is currently nonexistent. For those with concerns about the future, credit card-sized anti-RFID envelopes are cheap and readily available online. Each would add some small bulk of course. Where I live one can obtain an enhanced driver's license that can be used in lieu of a passport for crossing the border into Canada (pre-Covid). Mine was issued with such an RFID envelope. Adds negligible thickness in my current leather wallet. ATB!
@@JonGadget Just imagine in emergency situation, people waiting after you in the line and the cashier return you the changes how you going to put it back to the wallet with handful of bags? still I likes your videos keep them coming 🙂🙂🙂
I loved this review-smart, concise, informative, and pragmatic. The different perspectives you provided were particularly valuable, and I’m definitely getting myself an XSTO soon. Thank you, Jon, for such a thoughtful review and for taking the time to share this information. Cheers, bud!
Solid review. I can personally attest to this positive review - simple, efficient, an engineering marvel, and satisfying to use (not to mention the awesome backstory of the company rising from the ashes of the Carr wildfire).
A couple of FYIs:
1. It’s actually pronounced “A-KEEN-EYE” (which I thought was pretty clever).
2. I noticed a negative review on their site stating they didn’t experience that satisfying click when inserting cards. AKEENi actually put out a RUclips video on how to “tune” the wallet by slightly and carefully bending in toward the middle both “springs” if you will (not the stainless steel one). That way the wallet tights up a bit and boom: satisfying click 😊
that sums it up nicely 👍
Oh wow great tip with the Tile and thank you for showing off the red color way
Thank you sir
The XSTO is a Gem of a wallet - I love mine. I have the 4 card variant in navy blue with an upgraded carbon-fiber business card cover - the best $8.00 upgrade you'll ever spend. The navy blue and black carbon-fiber business card cover is a perfect color match. The 4 card variant easily holds my daily carry of 6 cards and 5 emergency cash notes folded into thirds with room to spare for receipts. Akeeni hit it out of the park with the XSTO. Get yours.
Awesome video! Love your finder app idea. That’s Dope!
Thank you so much for this video you answered all my major questions including if the tracker card works through the metal
You’re welcome, and thanks for watching.
Great review. I just ordered one. Hope it comes before Xmas.
Very interesting wallet! I reckon there is space for a matching red Victorinox SwissCard behind those cards!
Great suggestions - it’s too thick for back area where Tile is kept but should work in main area. Let me know if you want me to test this to be sure.
@@JonGadget yes yes yes... please test that
Also is it possible to store coins and keys beneath the cards?
Hi@@Robin9drftking my Swiss Card (is an old one) is a bit shorter than a credit card and just falls out.
@@Robin9drftking yes, but not ideal as there is a cut away at the sides so danger of stuff falling out - check out Aviator wallet review if coins are keys need to be carried!
Looks like an awesome product!
I've watched just about every single review on this great minimalist wallet but noticed one thing that stood out to me. Never in any of the reviews I watched was there any mention of RFID security 🤔 It's the only reason I haven't purchased yet. I also don't see RFID mentioned anywhere on the Akeeni website. So, I called the company and asked about RFID. The service agent said that the metals should block the signals especially the cards towards the middle and bottom. She also recommended facing the cards towards my leg inside of my pocket. 🙄 I'm not quite sold on that tbh. As much as I want to support this US company and being from Nortgern CA myself, I just can't pull the trigger on this without it being RCID certified by the company and on their website. Bummer
you can purchase blocking cards - so one at the top of the pile should sort it - although you would lose a card space.
@@JonGadget Thank you, I was thinking about that and wondering if RFID cards are sold separately. I'll definitely look into that. I should still have plenty of space even with adding a RFID card. If they come in different colors even sweeter. Thanks Jon 👍🏽
@@RoLLUpAFat1 I am sure there are plenty out there - I was sent one recently from a Company in the US called Wayfinder - I am sure there will be others closer to home.
@@JonGadget Awesome! I will search Wayfinder on Google to check them out and see what else pops up in rhe search. Will you be doing a review on the Wayfinder? If so, I might hold off on the purchase to watch your review. Thanks again Jon 🙌🏽👍🏽
@@RoLLUpAFat1 the Wayfinder product is called Glitch and it sends a disruptive signal when a card reader tries to read the card which blocks it reading any other cards - only costs $6.99 - I have one to review which is in a queue of products - check out www.wayfindercarry.com
Really interesting video - thanks! Do you carry it in your trouser pockets? Wondering if the hard edge wears your jeans a bit more than a normal wallet?
Good question John. I've found it fine to carry in front jeans pocket, all contact points on Xsto have rounded edges so had no issues. It's also very lightweight so does not weigh the pocket down. Would be perfect if it had a deep carry pocket clip to stop it dropping to bottom of pocket. Can feel a bit lost in back pocket and is a bit hard to sit on! so front is best.
Will you try out the Ekster Senate and/or Parliament wallet? There’s Secrid wallet too
I've made a note to check these out
Has anybody tried the link to buy this wallet recently? I’ve tired all of my devices and the link doesn’t want to work. Might just be that it doesn’t like Apple products maybe?
Just tested the link to their website and seemed to work OK. Perhaps just Google Akeeni and you should be able to find it that way. Hope that helps 👍
Still not sure how the sticky pads would work?
Not a great solution but once this plastic card is stuck to a flat surface the wallet can slide on to it to hold it in place!
Xsto or Aviator slide? Which is your pick?
Aviator Slide - love the drawer, quality, and it looks great.
Hello does the cover fit back on after the tile is inserted? Or does it just take that part away
I managed to fit a driving licence and the donor card (only thin) with the Tile so if you just have the Tile the standard supplied cover should still fit.
Will an apple airtag fit?
it will actually - just!
Do you still recommend this wallet?
It’s good but I don’t use it currently. My choice right now is Winston Wingback.
Can a couple of keys fit at the back with cash?
That's a very good question. I've just tried it (not sure why I haven't thought of this before!). The answer is 'yes' to flat keys aa couple fit easily. The keys with the round shaft do not fit well. Care needs to be taken to ensure any keys do not slide out as they are heavier than cash/receipts, but a bit of cord on the keys could easily create a bit of friction to stop that happening.
is this the 10 card model?
Hi Francisco - it's the 6 card version.
@@JonGadget thanks. one last question... does this provide RFID protection?
Hi there. The answer is no I'm afraid because the cards are exposed on the open side. I don't believe RFID card data theft is a serious issue from what I have read but good to have if it's there. The Canvas Slim Sleeve from Bellroy (also reviewed on the channel) does have this feature if that is of interest.
@@JonGadget yeah i don't think it's crucial for a wallet to have the protection. again, thanks for taking the time to answer.
@@JonGadget Agreed that RFID theft is currently nonexistent. For those with concerns about the future, credit card-sized anti-RFID envelopes are cheap and readily available online. Each would add some small bulk of course. Where I live one can obtain an enhanced driver's license that can be used in lieu of a passport for crossing the border into Canada (pre-Covid). Mine was issued with such an RFID envelope. Adds negligible thickness in my current leather wallet. ATB!
Wallets are getting ridiculous silly! Who have time to fold the money one by one🤔🤔🤔
I would as cash is an emergency option for me these days - but accept not the same for all
@@JonGadget Just imagine in emergency situation, people waiting after you in the line and the cashier return you the changes how you going to put it back to the wallet with handful of bags? still I likes your videos keep them coming 🙂🙂🙂
@@develentsai3215 I know, not perfect, perhaps why I am using a different wallet currently 😀
Sure who carries cash anymore?