- [Adam] In this video, a detailed look
at the Slide One Aviator wallet,
and the I-Clip Heritage Steel Blasted wallet.
Aviator’s new Slide One wallet is handcrafted
at their factory in Germany,
and the Aviator wallets seen today
were sent to me for free.
I find it more interesting
when I have a couple of wallets to compare,
so I purchased this I-CLIP wallet,
which some of you have asked to see.
Each offer that minimalist wallet experience,
hold a stack of credit cards,
and have storage for cash too.
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First up, let’s take a look
at the outer materials and dimensions,
starting with the Aviator Slide One Wallet.
Its contours are sized closely to match a credit card,
giving you a minimalist card holder.
I like the aesthetics,
particularly the brushed aluminum finish.
This will help hide any scratches and fingerprints.
Notice how Aviator wallets have this chamfered edge
to the finish plates.
That feels nice,
and it means it won’t tear your pockets.
I mentioned this is a new design.
The classic aluminum Aviator wallet has a cut-out
here to thumb cards forward.
Like on this carbon fibre wallet I reviewed previously.
People asked for a model variant without the cut-out,
Aviator listened, and here it is.
If you want to save a little money
you can checkout the original which is still available,
or you can use the URL and discount code
I placed in the description below,
which is active at the time of publishing the video.
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in the video description I may earn a small amount
from that at no extra cost to you,
that helps me make more videos.
So, I-CLIP normally use a polymer here.
The Heritage, instead, uses steel
for the body of the wallet.
Stainless steel makes it very durable
and corrosion-resistant.
It’s a hygienic material,
and offers some scratch-resistant.
Again, we have nice chamfered edges here.
And, I think prefer steel to aluminium,
although a little heavier.
The empty weight of the I-CLIP is 54 grams,
compared to the Aviator,
which comes in at 45 grams.
A strong plastic clip here,
and leather front are attached to the metal frame.
The veg tanned leather looks great quality,
and has this patterned finish.
I learn that some effort
goes into ensuring good environmental practices
and animal welfare.
Their leathers are exclusively obtained
from Western Europe tanneries.
That’s quite a thick-cut piece of leather, two mil.
On the reverse on the frame
we have the I-CLIP branding, and on the clip,
a QR code which takes you to a URL
that will confirm the authenticity of your wallet.
The front and reverse of this snap fastener
also have the I-CLIP branding.
The I-CLIP wallet is made in Germany too,
and it’s said,
with very high proportion of manual work.
Next, returning to the Aviator Slide One,
let’s look at the function and practicality.
When you order your Aviator wallet
you tell them the amount of cards you want to carry,
and they will set up the wallet
with the optimum amount of tension
on the elastic for that number of cards.
This chamfered edge allow the cards
to go in more easily.
Here’s four cards.
That’s great if you want that real
minimalist wallet experience.
The solid facia of the Slide One
means you can’t thumb cards forward
like this anymore,
but your card details are more private,
and you have full RFID protection as standard.
Plus, it’s a better experience to use the pull-tab
to eject your cards.
You separate them for selection like this.
Real easy!
And the pull-tab retracts
when you push the cards back in.
It’s a satisfying user experience.
And, you can actually adjust this wallet
to carry anything from 1 to 20 cards.
Yep, 20 cards, or just one, they’ve got you covered.
Here’s how to adjust the card capacity.
The Aviator wallet has an inner adjustable
elastic band and stainless steel bolt design
which allows for adjustment.
Using the including screwdriver,
remove the stainless steel torx screws,
and remove the aluminium facia.
To save time, here’s footage from the carbon version
I previously reviewed.
Here, you can access the acrylic glass inner frame
and make adjustments for card capacity,
so that the elastic track
always has optimum pressure on the cards.
With each bolt in the centermost position
you can store 1-7 cards.
Move one bolt outwards
for a card capacity of 4 to 12 cards,
and move both bolts outwards for 7 to 20 cards.
You’ll need to adjust the pull-strap tension too
if you’re going to place more cards in the wallet.
This carbon Aviator by the way,
has an integrated felt-lined coin compartment.
So, a different wallet,
but adjustment is the same.
Let’s check out card storage on the I-CLIP next.
It’s advertised as being able to carry upto 10 cards.
Five embossed credit cards sit flush
with this part of the steel frame.
If I try seven, we see the extra two can slide over here,
I don’t like that.
So, I’d more likely carry five,
and for privacy I’d probably have a blank
or something for the outermost card,
that means I personally would only use it
for upto four real credit cards.
The most accessible card is this one,
so I’m disappointed that I wouldn’t use this position
for my actual bank card.
I-CLIP sell separately RFID blocking cards
if you want extra security with this wallet.
Okay, next up cash storage.
Aviator has an external cash strap and optional clip.
The clip will keep a more uniform
and secure pressure on your folded cash.
You can get a clip in carbon fibre,
or recycled plastic.
As standard, it comes without a clip,
which is how I would buy it.
I find it hard to get ahold of it to lift up.
I much prefer to use this wallet with the clip removed.
It’s just faster for me.
If I have just one bill,
I like to push it in between the cards.
The I-CLIP has quite a lot of space here for cash,
depending how many cards you’re carrying.
The cash is all enclosed within the wallet.
I guess, be a little careful when ejecting your cards,
because your cash can travel forwards
with your cards.
Final thoughts, well they’re different design solutions.
The Aviator is a card-carrying monster
if you need it to be.
Or a really slim minimalist wallet if your prefer.
It’s functional without unnecessary components.
Accessing your cards is hassle-free and fast,
which is great when you’re using it in a store.
It comes with a lifetime warranty
and free worldwide shipping.
I-CLIP give you a different aesthetic,
with some nice leather, if that’s your thing.
The I-CLIP provides generous storage for cash bills
with minimal folding.
Nine bills are shown here,
of European and US cash bills.
With the cards removed,
I noticed I can pull the clip out from where it locates.
Not sure if I’m supposed to be able to do that.
I believe the I-CLIP has a one-year warrantee,
extendable by a further one year,
if you give up your e-mail address
and register for that extra year.
That’s what I was presented with
after doing the authenticity check.
So, not a long-term test.
If you’ve owned either wallet
for more than six months,
let me know in the comments how it’s holding up.
Thanks.