Dango builds wallets the way other companies build knives: CNC-machined 6061 aluminum, mil-spec bolts, leather or DTEX skins, and a mechanical action you can fidget with. There are seven current models and they solve different problems. This ranking sorts them by what each is best at, with the price and capacity on each.
1. D01 R-Spec, $79
The signature Dango: a slim horizontal wallet with an aluminum chassis, a carbon fiber back plate, prismatic powder coat, bolted top-grain leather and a silicone band. Holds 12 cards, RFID blocking, made in the USA, about 2 ounces. D01 R-Spec.
2. M4 Maverick Rail, $99 / $129 with titanium clip
The tactile one: a machined chassis and rail system with polymer prongs that lock cards in and release them with a slide, plus a leather or DTEX pocket for three quick-access cards. The titanium clip version adds a machined money clip. M4 Maverick.
3. SK1 Slide Kick, $39 / $49 with titanium clip
Push the front plate and six cards fan out. A patented rail in a machined aluminum shell, RFID, and the most satisfying click in the line for $39. SK1; with titanium money clip.
4. D03 Dapper Bifold, $79
The dressier one: aluminum chassis anodized and bolted to top-grain leather, a rail system with a three-pocket bifold for 14 cards, an elastic band, RFID, hand assembled in the USA. D03 Dapper.
5. MagSafe Wallet, $59, and MagSafe Lite, $39
Leather card cases that snap to an iPhone with a steel hinge that doubles as a stand. The MagSafe has a machined aluminum frame; the Lite drops it for 1.4 ounces. Four cards each.
6. S1 Stealth MagSafe, $39
The fabric version: DTEX, 7 cards, 1 ounce, RFID. S1 Stealth.
7. S2 Stealth Bifold, $39
The non-metal Dango: DTEX bifold, 10 cards, 20 bills flat, steel clasp, RFID. S2 Stealth.
Accessories
The Pocket Clip bolts to any M-series wallet and is a clip, cash clip and bottle opener; the Carabiner and Shackle and Quick Release Tether round out the system.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Dango wallet?
The D01 R-Spec for the classic, the M4 for the rail action, the SK1 for value.
Are Dango wallets made in the USA?
The D01 and D03 are designed, engineered and hand assembled in the USA.
Do Dango wallets block RFID?
Yes, across the line.
Which Dango holds the most cards?
The D03 Dapper, 14 cards.
Which Dango is cheapest?
The SK1, S1 and MagSafe Lite at $39.
The bottom line
Start with the D01 R-Spec. If you fidget, the M4. If you want the click for $39, the SK1.
Related reading
Dango SK1 Slide Kick review
Dango M4 Maverick review
Dango MagSafe wallet review
