Trayvax makes wallets in Bellingham, Washington, out of stainless steel, aluminum, titanium and oil-tanned leather, backed by a 65-year heirloom warranty. There are five current designs and they range from a paracord-wrapped pry bar to a leather-wrapped titanium plate. This ranking sorts them by what each is for.
1. Contour, $190 to $235
The refined one: a CNC-machined stainless, brass or titanium bottom plate and a PVD-coated top plate, each wrapped in top-grain oil-tanned leather that patinas. A front-pocket wallet with a slim profile. The Contour Lite adds an adjustable sliding clasp, optional bottle opener and RFID. Contour.
2. Element, $85
A stainless plate wrapped in oil-tanned leather and secured with mil-spec paracord, with a bottle opener, money clip, attachment point and RFID protection. The rugged leather wallet. Element.
3. Ascent, $85
A single stainless plate, notched for grip, with oil-tanned leather hand-stitched through it and brass rivets. Two card slots. The minimalist. Ascent.
4. Original 2.0, $55 / $60 in G10
The one that started it: aluminum, mil-spec paracord and stainless steel, with a pry bar, bottle opener, money clip and RFID protection. Designed to outlast its owner. Original 2.0; G10 version.
5. Venture Billfold, $135
A machined 6061 aluminum frame saddle-stitched to a single panel of 3-ounce Horween leather, with a magnetic closure. The billfold for people who carry cash. Venture.
Comparison
| Wallet | Frame | Leather | Extras | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contour | Stainless / brass / titanium plates | Oil-tanned top grain | Lite: clasp, opener, RFID | $190 to $235 |
| Element | Stainless plate | Oil-tanned top grain | Opener, clip, RFID | $85 |
| Ascent | Stainless plate | Oil-tanned top grain | Two slots | $85 |
| Original 2.0 | Aluminum and steel | None | Pry bar, opener, clip, RFID | $55 |
| Venture | 6061 aluminum | Horween | Magnetic closure | $135 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Trayvax wallet?
The Contour for refinement, the Element for rugged leather, the Original 2.0 for value.
Are Trayvax wallets made in the USA?
Yes, in Bellingham, Washington.
What is the warranty?
65-year heirloom warranty.
Which Trayvax holds cash?
The Venture Billfold; the Element and Original have money clips.
Which Trayvax has RFID protection?
Element, Original 2.0 and Contour Lite.
The bottom line
The Contour if you want it to be the last wallet, the Element if you want leather and paracord, the Original 2.0 if you want a pry bar.
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