Question 1

What makes this better than an Altoids container?

Accepted Answer

Functionally there are a few differences.
1. An altoids tin won’t press your cards together with enough force to destroy the mag stripe and your fingers. 
2. Something held together by the strap that holds your underwear up and costs $100 needs a lifetime warranty. An altoids tin cost about a $1 and is a heck of a lot easier to replace than dealing with the phone call runaround involved with trying to replace an item through a warranty.
3. Would you rather be falsely accused of shoplifting (disproven by the difficult task of opening the tin)? Or would you rather look like a tool while you fumble around with a gimmicky toy trying to find the right card?

Aesthetically it’s debatable, but people in general think that things that look cool, in turn make them look cool. Take a Ferrari for example, on a track it’s a wonderful thing. As a daily driver it’s just about the most useless thing on the planet. Who cares it your car can go 180 through a school zone? That doesn’t make anyone look cool, quite the opposite actually. Much like this wallet, which is a completely impractical pain in the -insert the word you know is supposed to go here- at the checkout.
But don’t think for one second that I am comparing this wallet to the near perfect engineering of a Ferrari. It’s quite literally two pieces of metal held together by the same elastic used to hold up your boxers. Who gives a hoot what kind of metal it is, its a wallet. I don’t need ballistic armor on my wallet, if you do then you probably have more pressing concerns than what your wallet is made of. 
A short answer would be that I could build this wallet in my garage for about 5 dollars and it would take me maybe an hour. But why would I bother when it’s less functional than a normal wallet?

Question 2

Why is price so much higher?

Accepted Answer

Compared to the knockoffs on here that use cheaper quality goods? The price is higher because these are top-quality materials and there's a lifetime guarantee.

Question 3

Which is better for quick access to your cash, the strap or money clip?

Accepted Answer

Hello Edward,

The Money Clip and Cash Strap are both good options, and the option you choose mostly comes down to personal preference! The Cash Strap is slimmer while the Money Clip can give you quicker access to your bills. The Money Clip has a single strong point of contact with the face of the wallet, while the cash strap runs along the entire length of the wallet.

Hope this helps!
- The Ridge Team

Question 4

In what country is the ridge made?

Accepted Answer

The Ridge I received today was most definitely not made in the USA. Made in China. Too expensive if not supporting American jobs, in my opinion.

ASIN	B01MG9AL2E
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#70,099 in Bags, Wallets and Luggage ( See Top 100 in Bags, Wallets and Luggage ) #6,020 in Men's Wallets
Brand	The Ridge
Closure Type	elastic
Colour	Burnt Titanium
Country of Origin	USA
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 2,181 Reviews
Embellishment Feature	Metal Logo
Form Factor	Slim
Global Trade Identification Number	00810011709324
Included Components	Adjustable Strap
Is Customisable?	No
Item Dimensions D x W x H	0.6D x 5.4W x 8.6H Centimeters
Item Type Name	Travel Accessory- Travel Wallet
Item Weight	3.54 Ounces
Leather Type	Non-leather
Lining Description	Metal
Manufacturer	The Ridge
Model Name	Money Clip Wallet
Model Number	MC
Number Of Pockets	1
Number of Compartments	1
Number of Packs	1
Number of Sections	2
Outer Material Type(s)	Metal
Part Number	312
Pattern	Solid
Pocket Description	Slip Pocket
Product Care Instructions	Wet Wipe Clean
Special Feature(s)	Elastic,Rfid Blocking,Slim
Style	Minimalist
Subject Character	sports
Target Audience	Men
Theme	Military
UPC	810011709324 853444007100
Unit Count	1 Count
Wallet Card Slot Count	12
Wallet Compartment Type	Credit Card
Warranty Description	no warranty available

The Ridge Men's Metal Minimalist Slim Wallet with RFID Blocking Front Pocket Credit Card Holder - Burnt Titanium

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