**update: I've been using it for about a month now and I definitely like it a lot more than when I first got it. Its plenty strong, and to amend my initial reaction, it will do just fine in your back pocket I think. But it's so tiny that id keep it in the front. The anodized paint is holding better than I thought. I keep it in the same pocket as keys and there's only a few micro scratches so far. Im sure down the road it'll lose it, but meh, just adds character.
The function of it does take some getting used to. After you push on the thumb indent, you can pretty easily grab the top or bottom cars. It gets easier after brakin it in. You can grab the whole stack of cards and pull them out a touch to more easily grab them. Or pull and fan them out or pull and then open the cards up like a coin purse.

Biggest tip - Don't be shy about stretching the elastic!!!! It'll be just fine!

I just got it, put all my cards in, I like it. But we'll see if it lasts. "Military grade" or not, the aluminum plates are probably 20-22 gauge (1/32) and screwed into plastic. Which I get, milling each half out of solid aluminum isn't economical, and you wouldn't get any flex at all.
And really it does feel solid, will work for vast majority, but it's not some bullet proof wallet, like you wouldn't want to put it in your back pocket (the ad does say front pocket design I believe).
I'll update after a some days of use. Take care all.

Coming from a long suffering (6+ years), overloaded (20+ cards of varying types) fabric bifold, The Ridge Wallet is a revelation in compactness. It feels as if it disappears in your pocket but only takes a pat or tap to see if it's still there. It definitely tends to stay in your pocket being as it is more dense and smaller than a a traditional tri/bifold wallet. I work on my own car and do other hands on projects relatively frequently. I have yet to have it fall out or get in the way of things in my front pockets. I have previously had my bifold wallet, pushed or fall out on many occasions.

This wallet type in general will take some getting used to. It starts with taking only what you need for day to day activities and "normal" emergencies. This will thing will not be a good replacement for anyone that carries every business, license, credit/debt, and insurance cards + whatever else In their wallet. I find 7 cards are sufficient to comfortably cover daily my needs.

It should be noted that this is not a wallet for the impatient or those who aren't willing to adjust to doing things differently. This is because getting used to the design/functionality is an exercise in clumsiness until you figure out how to use it in a way that allows you to perform the tasks you require with it. Personally, I keep the four most used cards next to either end plate and use a combination of fingers and nails to remove the required cards. Single handed operation is possible with my hands and dexterity levels, but I generally use two. Slightly less tension from the straps would make this easier. Of course, the straps will loosen over time, but I suspect that that will happen on a year scale, not on a week or month scale.

As for the money clip, it's stiff. It is probably made of spring steel as it attracted to magnets and has a very large range of motion. I can stick my entire index finger under it (see Pictures) and it will hold onto my finger even with mild shaking then return with a snap to its original position when I remove my finger. It securely holds the money in place. I bifold and separate denominations to make things easier, but you will almost always pull all of it out when you aren't being careful. It is also useful to temporarily store business cards should the need arise. They stick out an eighth of an inch past the body of the wallet but are good in the width area. I would caution you to be careful of facing the clip towards anything you don't want scratched since it is made of steel. If you don't want to have to worry about this, get the money strap instead.

So far, I have been using my wallet 3+ times a day, everyday. The elastomer/fabric straps that hold the wallet together have not loosened in the slightest in the 3 plus weeks I have been using it. The strips are thicker and stiffer than some of the elastic bands I've seen on clothing The steel money clip is showing signs of the coating wearing off on the very edge, but I would expect this from any coated metal that rubs against things. At this point it's barely noticeable and could quite possibly be considered me nit picking. The aluminum and its coating are in a word, beautiful. It's a satin finish that does not easily pick up smudges or fingerprints. It has so far been very scratch resistant. It even spent two hours with my keys in a pocket during heavy lifting and shoving activities. The plastic plates that are attached to them are thick enough to support the aluminum ones and stiff enough to resist over flexing. They are however showing scratches already (see above). I think this is okay because they are in a place where they aren't visible and it shows that they choose a plastic that is of a similar or lesser surface hardness to the cards themselves. Good for the longevity and condition of the cards even though most cards will get replaced every 3-4 years if not sooner. Keeping the strap strength and plastic nature in mind, it would be a good idea to clean both the cards and liner throughly every so often to reduce the likelihood of scratching.

So for final thoughts, if you want a lightweight and compact way to carry your essential cards and a bit of money, get this or something like it. Is it for everyone? No. It takes patience and practice to use and doesn't hold a lot. It is perfect for someone that doesn't need a crap ton of cards on a daily basis or great for a night out type deal. Especially with the clip, which is strong enough to hold on straps , loops or interior pockets. It would also not create an unsightly mass on your look because of its compact size. Is it worth the 75 usd I payed for it...no. While it does include, a tool and some spare fasteners to service it, it is a perfectly finished piece, and everything seems pretty well thought out and built, this should cost no more than 50 usd for the aluminum one and 75 usd for the titanium one. Now, if there was an extra set of different colored plates, the cash strap was included in the box, and the guarantee claim service is as easy as blinking. Yes, all day. Do I like it? No...I love it! I'm glad I purchased it, even though it was on a whim. I love minimalist things that are still stylish and usable everyday. There is not a single time that I have pulled it out of my pocket and not enjoyed the feel of it in my hand, or the way it looks. Is it sometimes annoying? Yes, but I haven't had anything or anyone in my life that I loved that wasn't annoying in some way or other. Will I buy one again? That depends on the after sale service and/or mentioned additions. So far, I will continue to use and enjoy it. I'll try to remember to do another review in a year or if any serviceable issues pop up with it. Also, not all colors are available on Amazon. Check them out!!

If you are trying to slim down your wallet because of cards then i would say this wallet is for you the RFID works very well. If you are a very heavy cash person i would not do something like this. I usually only keep about 3-7 bills on the wallet because then it becomes very awkward to handle and put in your pocket.

I went from a full size leather bi-fold (brick) to a "˜minimalist' bi-fold with a center money clip/bar. Front pocket carry has never been my thing but situationally I occasionally do. The minimalist bifold was much better than the brick but still was a PITA, literally. At first I thought the Ridge may be too thick, couldn't accommodate ~10+ paper bills or be used effectively in rear-pocket; Happily I was wrong on all 3 counts.

The Ridge build quality, looks, fit & packaging are all exemplary. It took some getting used-to the functioning but not bad at all. A loaded Ridge (with 7 cards) is about the same thickness as the minimalist bi-fold is EMPTY (see pic). Of course the Ridge is smaller both in length and width than the bi-fold, but It is a bit heavier: the mini bi-fold (empty) is 53g, the Ridge (empty) is 73g. The difference is unnoticeable in the pocket.

I opted for the money-clip variant to carry paper bills. Instead of double folding them as some do, I found they could be clipped in on the bill's short edge then folded in half. Although this makes the paper a bit wider than the ridge itself, it conforms length-wise (see pics) . In use this configuration is much easier than even the bi-fold's center-bar clip. It also fits well in either the front or rear pocket carry. I carry it with bills to the inside (rear pocket) ,Ridge to the outside and find it more comfortable than the minimalist bi-fold. No more PITA! ;)

This replaces my leather wallet, that I used to store in my back pocket. It is smaller, slimmer and far more durable than my leather wallet was. I was worried it might slip or fall out of my front pocket, but in reality, it feels far more secure in my front pocket and I've stopped worrying about that.