The Trayvax Ascent is a single stainless steel plate, notched on both sides for grip, with top-grain oil-tanned leather hand-stitched through it and secured with brass rivets. Two card slots, no paracord, no bottle opener. It is the Trayvax for people who carry a few cards and want the leather to form around them. This review covers the construction, the capacity, and who it is for.
Specs
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame | Single stainless steel plate, notched both sides |
| Leather | Top-grain oil-tanned, hand-stitched through the plate, brass rivets |
| Slots | Two |
| Type | Slim front-pocket wallet |
| Made | USA |
| Warranty | 65-year heirloom |
| Price | $85 |
Construction
The steel plate is the spine and the leather is stitched through it rather than wrapped around it, which is why the Ascent is thinner than the Element. The notches give your fingers a place to push cards out.
Capacity
Two slots, a few cards each, and folded cash behind. The leather is tight new and forms to what you carry over the first weeks.
Who it is for
Anyone who wants Trayvax build in a wallet that is closer to a card holder than a billfold. For paracord and a bottle opener, the Element; for pure leather without steel, the Kodiak Kenai.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does the Ascent hold?
Two slots, a few cards each; it forms to your carry.
Does it have RFID protection?
The steel plate shields cards against it.
Does it hold cash?
Folded, behind the cards.
Is it made in the USA?
Yes, with a 65-year warranty.
Ascent or Element?
Ascent for slimmer and simpler, Element for features.
The bottom line
The Trayvax Ascent is the minimalist Trayvax: one plate, leather stitched through, done.
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