I've owned 2 secrid wallets and I can say the leather is great. My only gripe is with the felt pads getting worn out causing the cards to start to come out if and when you shake it. I do realize they can replace the felt pads if worn out by taking it to a secrid repair shop.
Well its good to know they are replaceable! I didn't know there were Secrid repair shops, I haven't ever seen one in Canada. Overall though, Secrid really makes a quality product. Can't speak highly enough of them
I purchased a secrid wallet two years ago. It still looks new. The leather has maintained. Love it. Best wallet I’ve ever owned. I purchased while in iceland for approx 90 usd
Glad you’re still enjoying it brother! I’m with you, truly outstanding quality and overall wallet. It’s consistently the one I always go back to, and like you said - holds up really well (: Appreciate you stopping by to comment. Be safe and well out there!
That was a possible concern of mine in the first Ekster video I made. A lot of wallets that have that do degrade over time :/ Sorry that happened on yours
Fantastic review, really helped a lot. Love the honesty too, wouldn’t expect you to be a leather expert dude, it’s more how it feels, exactly like you did. Appreciate you making the video
Hey Theo!! Thanks so much for the wonderful comment, very glad to hear you found the video helpful. Truly appreciate you taking the time to comment and show some love. Hope you were able to find the perfect wallet (: Be safe and well out there!
Thanks for this, Josh. Was on the fence between Secrid and Pularys. Finally got a Pularys Solo, after comparing it with the Secrid Mini. I'm not exactly awash with cash so I went for the most bang-for-the-buck and this review was very helpful in that aspect. Thanks again!
Agree with #1 being SECRID. I've had mine for at least 6 years. Wanted to upgrade just because, so wanted to see what was out their that was = to my SECRID. I ran across your review and will also look into Pularys as well. Great Review!
Appreciate the criticism my friend! Hopefully my more recent videos have remedied that a bit better (: I have for sure tried to change things up a bit more recently, but always appreciate advice from my viewers. Hopefully the video was helpful though and thank you for taking the time to comment!
I ended up buying a similar wallet on AliExpress for 99 cents a couple of years ago. Still looks great and works great - really shows what a markup these products have.
Just started buying more wallets. Thanks for warning about Vulkit. Looks good but doesn't really sound that good. Definitely dropping that from my wish list
Glad my videos were helpful to you! Vulkit is definitely one that’s not really worth it - there’s so many other brands that offer better value for your money. Hope you find the perfect one my friend !
Pularys is nr 1 here. Their variety is also on another level with super cool designs, not just various colors like secrid. Price is best. Leather is top notch.
I am currently looking at: 1) Secrid Cardprotector 2) Ekster Cardholder 3) Pularys Zen I would hoped that you will do a comparisons between them as I am looking for just a box wallet for now.
owning secrid cardholder and the vulkit twin cardholder i can tell you i went back to my old secrid just because of how heavy the vulkit and bulky it was in comparison to secrid size and weight just a a huge quality difference. To be fair though vulkit are super cheap
Exactly!! I feel the same. Vulkit is a huge drop in quality and quite cheap in comparison to Secrid. I would tend to steer clear of that brand with all the other options available, so many brands that offer a better experience. But I’m glad you found you went back to your Secrid wallet, I’m the same. No one really has done it better thus far. Thanks for sharing and stopping by brother! Always appreciate the comments. Be safe and well out there!
The ECCO leather is actually a brand / Tannery based out of Europe (Denmark I think) - they do high-end fashion leathers, etc... and yes environmentally friendly as well:-) - been around since the early 60's I believe.
It’s actually the Netherlands/Holland. They have premium leathers over their regular European leathers as well that are top notch and beat the competition.
@@NanceDrew Yep - big company - Bredebro, Denmark is where Ecco was founded it seems, and I think their shoes are still made there... but yes, it looks like the Leather portion (tanneries and the like), are indeed in Dongen, Netherlands... and a few other locations around the world... I have a pair of Ecco shoes and some other items from them... nice stuff.
So glad the videos helped you out brother! I think you made the smart choice going for Secrid over Ekster, I know you'll love it! Enjoy it once it arrives (:
I am new to these types of minimalist EDC pop up card wallets and have wanted one ever since my supervisor whipped one out at a meeting. I see that these are on the pricier side and I have never really spent more than say ~$30 or so on a wallet. So I'm wondering if they are worth the price of admission. So far the big 3 of these types seem to be Ekster, Pularys, and Secrid for the quality. However, I'm not sure how sold I am on these because if there's two things I value in wallets it is banknote storage, and a slot to hold my ID's and other misc. papers like receipts n' stuff. Of these recommendations, which would you say is the best price to performance of the bunch with a reliable card pop up mechanism?
I would 100 percent say Secrid and/or Pularys. Secrid is pricier but I have been using their wallets for years and quality holds up. Pound for pound so to speak, they are the best. Pularys has a lot of variety which is great (in terms of storage options), and they also are more affordable which is a big plus. So I'd say its definitely between those two.
@Josh Graham Thanks for the feedback, I had just purchased a Pularys Boston Mini Wallet on Amazon and will give it a try. Hopefully, it'll last a while.
@sebseb8877 It's pretty wonderful. So far, I've had no issues with the mechanism, and it does have some ample storage. However, the wallet is a bit on the bulkier side despite its size, which requires new to keep it in either my bag or coat pockets rather than my back pants pocket. I have also purchased an Ekster since it was on sale, and while it's nice, the fact that the Boston mini has a button to keep it shut is very nice.
I bought a Srcrid and a Pularys wallets that way I have the best of both worlds. The number one number two wallets that you choose, and I'm happy that I got them both with the closure on it.
So glad you found the video helpful Gary and got yourself two great wallets! Honestly, best of both worlds. I think both Secrid and Pularys make great wallets for different areas of the spectrum. I know you will enjoy them (:
@@Joshua88Graham definitely helpful as I bought a Secrid mini wallet in nice bright Ochre leather. But *Porsche makes a Secrid wallet* similar to the mini with a better looking snap enclosure?! It’s pricey at like $115 but I like the classy metallic closure that runs the length of the wallet with Porsche name. It’s the same design as the Secrid mini but the enclosure looks much more masculine IMHO and seems like it would be slightly more streamlined. Can’t speak to leather quality but I think it’s at least on par with Secrid. I cans find any reviews unfortunately. I think Secrid should do some type of magnetic enclosure and with that aluminum case it could probably protect against any issues if some right. Sorry for the rant but I’m desperately trying to replace my Fidelo wallet because the card mechanism isn’t as smooth as a Secrid knock-off I bought for $13 on Amazon 5yrs ago which lasted a month and broke. So I’m willing to pay a premium and now am a firm believer in buy-once… cry-once!
@@greg6162 Thanks for such a great reply! Not a rant at all (: I totally agree with that sentiment (and I've never heard that phrase before ha). But its usually true, buying cheap usually ends to multiple purchases that end up setting you back further in the long run. Secrid 100 percent delivers which is why I always end up coming back to them as a brand. I haven't seen the Porsche one, I'll have to see if I can get my hands on it!
Hey, it’s been nearly a year but I’m really curious how you feel about the two. Between the Pularys and the Secrid wallet which one did you end up liking the most and was the Pularys still worth it with a lower price?
Its clear to me from your review the Pularys is the one to get. You bend your own guidelines to make Secrid come out on top lol. That warranty difference seems a small thing for such well built wallets. Especially since I can buy the Pularys twice fro the cost of the Secrid. However, I understand your brand loyalty and can respect it. Just gotta let people know you are biased though.
Hey there Sean! Appreciate the great comment and your thoughts (: I definitely do like Secrid ha. Though I wouldn’t say I’m so biased as to not ever say one day another wallet is better. I truly thus far just haven’t seen one that has everything (and even Secrid isn’t perfect) but just ticks most of the boxes. Pularys for me is 100 percent the one to go for, for that price. Ultimately I just don’t think you’re getting the quality in terms of leather. Though at the price point you really can’t go wrong. Either way brother thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. It’s much appreciated (:
Hey man, super awesome review! You've earned yourself an instant sub. Btw, I was looking into some of the Pularys wallets and out of these 3 which one would you recommend? The Solo, Oxford or the Raven. Thanks :)
Much appreciated ! Thanks for the comment and kind words. So glad you found the video helpful. For me, the solo and Oxford are pretty much neck and neck. They would be my choices over the raven. Unless you really need that coin section. For me I barely use coins anymore, so I don’t find the need. So rankings wise for me, Oxford, Solo than Raven. Hopefully that helps you out a bit (: And again, thanks so much for the support. Truly appreciated
There is actually very minimal difference in the thickness between the two. So nether feel to thick. My issue is the Ekster not staying closed, especially if you use the cash band. So I’d always suggest the pularys over the ekster. But no, there no drastic thickness difference. Hopes that helps you out a bit brother (:
I had the Ekster and the trigger broke very easily within the first few months. It was replaced under warranty but the new one I received also broke very quickly...making it essentially useless since you can't get the cards out. Went through 2 of them in a year and now they won't replace it. Wouldn't recommend the Ekster, especially for the price!
Thanks for the indepth review of these wallets. Because of your video i am going to get either the secrid mini wallet or the pularys wallet. The question I now have is I just discovered that the secrid company makes a premium collection wallet but the price tag is $155. Have you had any experience with the premium wallet?
Hey brother! I have not dived into the premium lineup - but tbh, Secrid is a premium brand regardless. Even if you go with their regular lineup, the leather and materials are absolute too notch. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed if you find a style you like in their regular line.
@@Joshua88Graham Years ago I looked into getting one of secrid wallets but ended up finding a knock off that was identical and it lasted me 4 years. I wish that I could find more reviews or information on the premium wallet. It's very tempting but for that price tag I'm not sure if it's worth it or not. I'm assuming the leathers going to be pretty much the same but I'm curious to know about the mechanisms inside and how much better they are than the original.
I picked up the Ekster Parliament and the Secrid... The Ekster got here yesterday and the Secrid will be arriving tomorrow.. Ive watched a ton of videos and have a feeling the Secrid will become my daily carry... Ill either return the ekster or maybe gift it to somebody.. who knows... its a nice wallet but youd really expect more when your paying $90 USD for a wallet...
Hey there my friend, I saw some of your other comments. You'll be very happy with Secrid - it's the one I recommend most often (the mini wallet that is). And though the Ekster wallet isn't a bad wallet, for the price point I think there's better options out there.
@@Joshua88Graham I just got my secrid in the mail tonight and with only 3 or 4 FLUSH cards the mechanism often jams... is this a thing with brand new secrid wallets? do they need to break in?
I’ve been using Pularys for over 3 years till today. It’s great quality with bit patina developed on the leather. I’m not fan of any minimalist wallet with elastic band, no matter how hard most TH-camr or influencer push this Ekster on social media.
I’m torn between the Secrid and the Pularys. I really like the Secrid if it weren’t for the plastic cash holder. I just know that is going to fail within a few months. It should have been folded leather, not plastic.
I can promise you the cash holder is actually quite robust. I have been using Secrid wallets for almost 8 years now. Never has the cash holder degraded or failed. Not to mention they come with a 3 year warranty (You just have to register your product with Secrid to get that extra year). If there's anything to worry about, I wouldn't count the cash holder as one of them
For someone like myself who's been carrying a wallet In My back pocket for over 30 years I can't imagine having a snap button to secure it being in my back pocket. Do they think men carry a pocket book around to put it in? Some of them look too tall to sit in the pocket properly considering if we are talking security and it sticks our of your pocket it can be stolen easier. I think being able to track the wallet is the only bonus but then again a thief is going to take your money cards and dump the wallet. Then try to use your cards and dump the cards so this all seems rather pointless.
Hey there! Appreciate the time to share your honesty. Some people just enjoy the traditional Bi Fold wallet (as I’m guessing you do). When it comes to these wallets, all I can say is the concerns you posted about height or the button/clasp, honestly do not pose a hinderance to fitting into a pocket - pant or jacket. These wallets are not really any taller than a regular wallet (if anything they carry a smaller surface area). But again, I respect that minimalist wallets aren’t for everybody. Tried and true bi fold wallets still hold lots of value. Again, thank you for taking the time to comment and share your opinions. Be safe and well out there!
Haha, no worries man. I have a video showing the entire Secrid lineup as well. If you needed more info. Hope the video helped (: Appreciate you stopping by
Hey Tim! If you get the grip 6 with the added leather sleeve, I think it’s quite a well built and versatile piece. I’d put it up there with Secrid in terms of quality. I’m just not a huge fan of the finger loop (though I know some ppl love that).
@@Joshua88Graham how about the Scudo? Which would you buy? I like them both. I don't have alot of cards to carry, just ID and insurance. Sometimes cash.
@@timandrews4722 I am not a fan of the scudo. Though I have not personally used it, I thought it was kinda clunky when I was observing it. Check out the Xsto as an alternative to the Scudo - It's another hard shelled wallet: th-cam.com/video/9Q7bWfMWfsk/w-d-xo.html
My pleasure Jack, smart move to avoid the Vulkit. Take a look at Pularys as I truly think for the price the offer the best quality for price argument. Not as well made as Secrid but really really nice, with lots of variety. Not sure about shipping but they should be even cheaper than Vulkit or at the very least not much more expensive (I got a whole bunch of wallet videos featuring different brands, so hopefully they can be of help). Be safe and well out there brother and hopefully you can find a wallet for your pops for Christmas. Appreciate you stopping by to share and comment
@@Joshua88Graham Yeah the Pularys is what I went for haha. I've had a Secrid for a few years, hence wanting to get my dad something similar, but the prices are crazy right now - was about £40 when i got mine, now they're £70+! Vulkit is £20 (lol) and Pularys nicely in the middle at £40. Cheers mate, Merry Christmas to you and yours
The problem for me with finding wallets is mostly that I still use cash and especially coins and most wallets nowadays focus on cards. Meanwhile the ones that have space for cash and coins have space for like 4-6 cards, which is not enough for me either. I have a great, thick, leather wallet that I adore but it has wear and tear and especially the card holding part has worn out and torn, essentially those cards are holding on, on hopes and dreams. Its an interesting design because the cards are held sideways not top down like most wallets do, I actually prefer the sideways design but it has proven to be more fragile I suppose. So i’m looking for a change and to be honest I almost bought a Vulkit but I decided to watch some reviews first. Still can’t decide x3 P.S. The wallet I have isn’t from any well known brand, in fact I can’t even find them online, but its been a solid wallet for many years so I’m happy. Besides i’m wary of overpriced highly hyped/promoted wallets like Ridge, doesn’t seem worth it to spend like hundreds of euros on a wallet.
I’ve had a few Vulkits. The video is absolutely correct; they are cheaply made. Tried both the side pop up mechanism and bottom pop-up mechanism. Cards will fall out if you shake the wallets slightly.
Glad you found the video helpful brother! Definitely take a look at Pularys for sure, I honestly came away really impressed. You’ll have to let me know what you think once it arrives.
I wouldn’t worry about it brother, the man makes the wallet 😎. Haha, but I hear ya. I don’t mind the button though, I think it makes it more unique. And the function it adds to the wallet really helps when packing it full.
What kind of review was this? You didn't even show one of the most important things, the card mechanism!!!!! I can buy 3 Pularys for the price of 1 Secrid and the Pularys is better in my experiences.
Honestly I think you’re winning either way. The value with Pularys makes it okay that it doesn’t have the same warranty,l. Though Secrid is always my suggestion if ppl are willing to spend the money. Just be aware if you do go the Secrid route, to actually get the three year warranty you have to register the product with them. Very easy process, but just remember that. Thanks for stopping by my friend
I have owned both the secrid and Ekster on release Ekster was around $150 and it was a waiting list. The tracker and extra services Ekster offers it's bulky and ultimately not worth it. Secrid sadly is just on another level Pulayris is good but only because they mostly copied secrid. They horded the patten on the latch. So Pulayris was clever to wait. Another thing that completely separates the wallets is when you add cash. The wallets without the latch can't really stay closed when you start to add bills. I was looking at wallets again to see if there was some new inovatiations. I was also a early adopter to secrid. So I have one of the original secrid that had the flaw where some middle section cards could possibly fall out. They have fixed it in later versions. It still is amazing. The premium feel is good. Also the RFID blocking. Very important for the security of your cards.
I bought 2 Vulkyn a few days before i saw this review. didn't get it yet since it is still on transport. but it is being shipped from China. got one of the highest price a sa gift to my dad and the other for me. will post again when i have it. found out pularys from this video. thinking on checking out for something for my mother. sadly the video popped up on my recommendations a few days too late. hahahahaha
@@amrbasri68 mine is holding up pretty good. No real complains. The only thing i would mention is that indeed the card mechanism gets harder to pull with more cards.
a voice-over/off camera narration video would probably do you better so that way we won't see you constantly looking at your script and waiving your hands in the air (like you just do not care)...the video was fine as it explained a lot, but eliminating you from the video would allow more room for product/items being reviewed shots
I've owned 2 secrid wallets and I can say the leather is great. My only gripe is with the felt pads getting worn out causing the cards to start to come out if and when you shake it. I do realize they can replace the felt pads if worn out by taking it to a secrid repair shop.
Well its good to know they are replaceable! I didn't know there were Secrid repair shops, I haven't ever seen one in Canada. Overall though, Secrid really makes a quality product. Can't speak highly enough of them
I purchased a secrid wallet two years ago. It still looks new. The leather has maintained. Love it. Best wallet I’ve ever owned. I purchased while in iceland for approx 90 usd
Glad you’re still enjoying it brother! I’m with you, truly outstanding quality and overall wallet. It’s consistently the one I always go back to, and like you said - holds up really well (: Appreciate you stopping by to comment. Be safe and well out there!
Does it fit US Cash well?
I’ve had the Ekster for over a year. That rubber edge that lines the edges absolutely comes off easily
That was a possible concern of mine in the first Ekster video I made. A lot of wallets that have that do degrade over time :/ Sorry that happened on yours
The new ones are stitched as well, so I hope that doesn’t happen still.
Fantastic review, really helped a lot. Love the honesty too, wouldn’t expect you to be a leather expert dude, it’s more how it feels, exactly like you did. Appreciate you making the video
Now, that's what I call a great and informative review! Excellent work brother!
Hey Theo!! Thanks so much for the wonderful comment, very glad to hear you found the video helpful. Truly appreciate you taking the time to comment and show some love. Hope you were able to find the perfect wallet (: Be safe and well out there!
Thanks for this, Josh. Was on the fence between Secrid and Pularys. Finally got a Pularys Solo, after comparing it with the Secrid Mini. I'm not exactly awash with cash so I went for the most bang-for-the-buck and this review was very helpful in that aspect. Thanks again!
Thanks for reviewing these! Really helps since they're so similar!
My pleasure Mayu! Glad that the video was helpful for you,. There are definitely a lot of these types of wallets these days for sure ha.
Agree with #1 being SECRID. I've had mine for at least 6 years. Wanted to upgrade just because, so wanted to see what was out their that was = to my SECRID. I ran across your review and will also look into Pularys as well. Great Review!
Thx for the review. I would recommend more slow footage of the wallets. Often they are far away or being handled quickly.
Appreciate the criticism my friend! Hopefully my more recent videos have remedied that a bit better (: I have for sure tried to change things up a bit more recently, but always appreciate advice from my viewers. Hopefully the video was helpful though and thank you for taking the time to comment!
I ended up buying a similar wallet on AliExpress for 99 cents a couple of years ago. Still looks great and works great - really shows what a markup these products have.
What exact color is the secrid mini wallet in the video? Please help
Just started buying more wallets. Thanks for warning about Vulkit. Looks good but doesn't really sound that good. Definitely dropping that from my wish list
Glad my videos were helpful to you! Vulkit is definitely one that’s not really worth it - there’s so many other brands that offer better value for your money. Hope you find the perfect one my friend !
Watching this video after I already bought vulkit 😅
Pularys is nr 1 here. Their variety is also on another level with super cool designs, not just various colors like secrid. Price is best. Leather is top notch.
Pularys has sooo many awesome designs. I’ve always been really impressed with what they have to offer especially at that price point
great review!
btw, could you share the brand and model of your watch?
I am currently looking at:
1) Secrid Cardprotector
2) Ekster Cardholder
3) Pularys Zen
I would hoped that you will do a comparisons between them as I am looking for just a box wallet for now.
Don't get esker. They break after 1 year which conveniently is their warranty length
@@austin51280 I just ordered the secrid, but sadly I wan a backplate like the Ekster TBH
owning secrid cardholder and the vulkit twin cardholder i can tell you i went back to my old secrid just because of how heavy the vulkit and bulky it was in comparison to secrid size and weight just a a huge quality difference. To be fair though vulkit are super cheap
Exactly!! I feel the same. Vulkit is a huge drop in quality and quite cheap in comparison to Secrid. I would tend to steer clear of that brand with all the other options available, so many brands that offer a better experience. But I’m glad you found you went back to your Secrid wallet, I’m the same. No one really has done it better thus far. Thanks for sharing and stopping by brother! Always appreciate the comments. Be safe and well out there!
The ECCO leather is actually a brand / Tannery based out of Europe (Denmark I think) - they do high-end fashion leathers, etc... and yes environmentally friendly as well:-) - been around since the early 60's I believe.
Appreciate you sharing that my friend, thanks for the added info (:
It’s actually the Netherlands/Holland. They have premium leathers over their regular European leathers as well that are top notch and beat the competition.
@@NanceDrew Yep - big company - Bredebro, Denmark is where Ecco was founded it seems, and I think their shoes are still made there... but yes, it looks like the Leather portion (tanneries and the like), are indeed in Dongen, Netherlands... and a few other locations around the world... I have a pair of Ecco shoes and some other items from them... nice stuff.
@@cookcrazy i live in Denmark, and i can surely say that Ecco is super overpriced. Great quality though!
Secrid is all i know now for vault wallet. Compact than any other leathers i used, & yeah it can handle a few coins as well. Awesome 👍🏻
which pularys wallet is featured in the video
Thanks Josh! Watched a few of your videos, almost got the ekster but glad I went with the secrid.
So glad the videos helped you out brother! I think you made the smart choice going for Secrid over Ekster, I know you'll love it! Enjoy it once it arrives (:
I just ordered my Ekster.... It arrives tomorrow , now am having buyers remorse lol
@@Hermes8A8A hows it holding up?
@@ermal6157my esker broker after 1 year. Seems very common with them. Would not go that route
I am new to these types of minimalist EDC pop up card wallets and have wanted one ever since my supervisor whipped one out at a meeting. I see that these are on the pricier side and I have never really spent more than say ~$30 or so on a wallet. So I'm wondering if they are worth the price of admission. So far the big 3 of these types seem to be Ekster, Pularys, and Secrid for the quality. However, I'm not sure how sold I am on these because if there's two things I value in wallets it is banknote storage, and a slot to hold my ID's and other misc. papers like receipts n' stuff. Of these recommendations, which would you say is the best price to performance of the bunch with a reliable card pop up mechanism?
I would 100 percent say Secrid and/or Pularys. Secrid is pricier but I have been using their wallets for years and quality holds up. Pound for pound so to speak, they are the best. Pularys has a lot of variety which is great (in terms of storage options), and they also are more affordable which is a big plus. So I'd say its definitely between those two.
@Josh Graham Thanks for the feedback, I had just purchased a Pularys Boston Mini Wallet on Amazon and will give it a try. Hopefully, it'll last a while.
@@spyroclone152
Sorry, I don't speak English very well but what do you think about Pularys after few months ?
@sebseb8877 It's pretty wonderful. So far, I've had no issues with the mechanism, and it does have some ample storage. However, the wallet is a bit on the bulkier side despite its size, which requires new to keep it in either my bag or coat pockets rather than my back pants pocket. I have also purchased an Ekster since it was on sale, and while it's nice, the fact that the Boston mini has a button to keep it shut is very nice.
@@spyroclone152
Thank you !
I bought a Srcrid and a Pularys wallets that way I have the best of both worlds. The number one number two wallets that you choose, and I'm happy that I got them both with the closure on it.
So glad you found the video helpful Gary and got yourself two great wallets! Honestly, best of both worlds. I think both Secrid and Pularys make great wallets for different areas of the spectrum. I know you will enjoy them (:
@@Joshua88Graham definitely helpful as I bought a Secrid mini wallet in nice bright Ochre leather. But *Porsche makes a Secrid wallet* similar to the mini with a better looking snap enclosure?! It’s pricey at like $115 but I like the classy metallic closure that runs the length of the wallet with Porsche name. It’s the same design as the Secrid mini but the enclosure looks much more masculine IMHO and seems like it would be slightly more streamlined. Can’t speak to leather quality but I think it’s at least on par with Secrid. I cans find any reviews unfortunately. I think Secrid should do some type of magnetic enclosure and with that aluminum case it could probably protect against any issues if some right. Sorry for the rant but I’m desperately trying to replace my Fidelo wallet because the card mechanism isn’t as smooth as a Secrid knock-off I bought for $13 on Amazon 5yrs ago which lasted a month and broke. So I’m willing to pay a premium and now am a firm believer in buy-once… cry-once!
@@greg6162 Thanks for such a great reply! Not a rant at all (: I totally agree with that sentiment (and I've never heard that phrase before ha). But its usually true, buying cheap usually ends to multiple purchases that end up setting you back further in the long run. Secrid 100 percent delivers which is why I always end up coming back to them as a brand. I haven't seen the Porsche one, I'll have to see if I can get my hands on it!
Hey, it’s been nearly a year but I’m really curious how you feel about the two.
Between the Pularys and the Secrid wallet which one did you end up liking the most and was the Pularys still worth it with a lower price?
Its clear to me from your review the Pularys is the one to get. You bend your own guidelines to make Secrid come out on top lol. That warranty difference seems a small thing for such well built wallets. Especially since I can buy the Pularys twice fro the cost of the Secrid. However, I understand your brand loyalty and can respect it. Just gotta let people know you are biased though.
Hey there Sean! Appreciate the great comment and your thoughts (: I definitely do like Secrid ha. Though I wouldn’t say I’m so biased as to not ever say one day another wallet is better. I truly thus far just haven’t seen one that has everything (and even Secrid isn’t perfect) but just ticks most of the boxes. Pularys for me is 100 percent the one to go for, for that price. Ultimately I just don’t think you’re getting the quality in terms of leather. Though at the price point you really can’t go wrong. Either way brother thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. It’s much appreciated (:
Cheers!
Amazing review man much appreciated subbed!
Ahhhh truly appreciate the support!! Really grateful thank you. Very glad you found the video helpful (: Be safe and well out there!
Hey man, super awesome review! You've earned yourself an instant sub. Btw, I was looking into some of the Pularys wallets and out of these 3 which one would you recommend? The Solo, Oxford or the Raven. Thanks :)
Much appreciated ! Thanks for the comment and kind words. So glad you found the video helpful. For me, the solo and Oxford are pretty much neck and neck. They would be my choices over the raven. Unless you really need that coin section. For me I barely use coins anymore, so I don’t find the need. So rankings wise for me, Oxford, Solo than Raven. Hopefully that helps you out a bit (: And again, thanks so much for the support. Truly appreciated
Thank you so much for the speedy guidance, just made my purchase! Oxford it is!
Awesome video man keep it up!
Much appreciated Jeffrey (: I’m glad you found the video helpful. Appreciate you taking the time to comment. Be safe and well out there
Awesome video man .. could you please help me out ? Is it true that Ekster is just 1cm wide and the pularys 3cm ? Doesn’t 3 cm feel too thick ?
There is actually very minimal difference in the thickness between the two. So nether feel to thick. My issue is the Ekster not staying closed, especially if you use the cash band. So I’d always suggest the pularys over the ekster. But no, there no drastic thickness difference. Hopes that helps you out a bit brother (:
Awesome info......curious can your hands become quiter.......happy holidays
Happy holidays! Your joy will carry into 2023, no doubt
I had the Ekster and the trigger broke very easily within the first few months. It was replaced under warranty but the new one I received also broke very quickly...making it essentially useless since you can't get the cards out. Went through 2 of them in a year and now they won't replace it. Wouldn't recommend the Ekster, especially for the price!
Agree
@@austin51280 agreed
Thanks for the indepth review of these wallets. Because of your video i am going to get either the secrid mini wallet or the
pularys wallet. The question I now have is I just discovered that the secrid company makes a premium collection wallet but the price tag is $155. Have you had any experience with the premium wallet?
Hey brother! I have not dived into the premium lineup - but tbh, Secrid is a premium brand regardless. Even if you go with their regular lineup, the leather and materials are absolute too notch. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed if you find a style you like in their regular line.
@@Joshua88Graham Years ago I looked into getting one of secrid wallets but ended up finding a knock off that was identical and it lasted me 4 years. I wish that I could find more reviews or information on the premium wallet. It's very tempting but for that price tag I'm not sure if it's worth it or not. I'm assuming the leathers going to be pretty much the same but I'm curious to know about the mechanisms inside and how much better they are than the original.
Went with the Second based on these videos and I absolutely love it
Ayyyy, very glad to hear you're enjoying it my friend! Thank you for sharing and stopping by 🙏
Which one holds coins?
I picked up the Ekster Parliament and the Secrid... The Ekster got here yesterday and the Secrid will be arriving tomorrow.. Ive watched a ton of videos and have a feeling the Secrid will become my daily carry... Ill either return the ekster or maybe gift it to somebody.. who knows... its a nice wallet but youd really expect more when your paying $90 USD for a wallet...
Hey there my friend, I saw some of your other comments. You'll be very happy with Secrid - it's the one I recommend most often (the mini wallet that is). And though the Ekster wallet isn't a bad wallet, for the price point I think there's better options out there.
@@Joshua88Graham I just got my secrid in the mail tonight and with only 3 or 4 FLUSH cards the mechanism often jams... is this a thing with brand new secrid wallets? do they need to break in?
I’ve been using Pularys for over 3 years till today. It’s great quality with bit patina developed on the leather. I’m not fan of any minimalist wallet with elastic band, no matter how hard most TH-camr or influencer push this Ekster on social media.
Hey there! How do U.S. Dollars fit in the Pularys Viking?
I’m torn between the Secrid and the Pularys. I really like the Secrid if it weren’t for the plastic cash holder. I just know that is going to fail within a few months. It should have been folded leather, not plastic.
I can promise you the cash holder is actually quite robust. I have been using Secrid wallets for almost 8 years now. Never has the cash holder degraded or failed. Not to mention they come with a 3 year warranty (You just have to register your product with Secrid to get that extra year). If there's anything to worry about, I wouldn't count the cash holder as one of them
I’ve dealt with Secrid warranty before and they are unreal and stand behind their product like no other I’ve seen
can we argue that secrid was the first to do this and does it with class?
You will find no argument with me on that one haha. They for sure stand at the top of the pop up wallet world to me as well.
For someone like myself who's been carrying a wallet In My back pocket for over 30 years I can't imagine having a snap button to secure it being in my back pocket. Do they think men carry a pocket book around to put it in? Some of them look too tall to sit in the pocket properly considering if we are talking security and it sticks our of your pocket it can be stolen easier. I think being able to track the wallet is the only bonus but then again a thief is going to take your money cards and dump the wallet. Then try to use your cards and dump the cards so this all seems rather pointless.
Hey there! Appreciate the time to share your honesty. Some people just enjoy the traditional Bi Fold wallet (as I’m guessing you do). When it comes to these wallets, all I can say is the concerns you posted about height or the button/clasp, honestly do not pose a hinderance to fitting into a pocket - pant or jacket. These wallets are not really any taller than a regular wallet (if anything they carry a smaller surface area). But again, I respect that minimalist wallets aren’t for everybody. Tried and true bi fold wallets still hold lots of value. Again, thank you for taking the time to comment and share your opinions. Be safe and well out there!
Is secrid good it looks cool to me and I want one
Nevermind I just saw the whole video
Haha, no worries man. I have a video showing the entire Secrid lineup as well. If you needed more info. Hope the video helped (: Appreciate you stopping by
you are awesome, thank you, this was extra helpful
Very glad you found the video helpful Salette (:
How does it compare to Grip6?
Hey Tim! If you get the grip 6 with the added leather sleeve, I think it’s quite a well built and versatile piece. I’d put it up there with Secrid in terms of quality. I’m just not a huge fan of the finger loop (though I know some ppl love that).
@@Joshua88Graham how about the Scudo? Which would you buy? I like them both. I don't have alot of cards to carry, just ID and insurance. Sometimes cash.
@@timandrews4722 I am not a fan of the scudo. Though I have not personally used it, I thought it was kinda clunky when I was observing it. Check out the Xsto as an alternative to the Scudo - It's another hard shelled wallet:
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Loop or no loop? I actually use a Grip6 belt and love it
@@timandrews4722 Honestly I just think its personal preference when it comes to that aspecet. I find it a bit cumbersome.
Big fan of your channel now... thanks for sharing
Ahhh, thank you so much for those kind words :D Really glad you found the video helpful and the channel as well. Means a lot!
It safe to sit on these wallets? It won't bend the aluminum housing making it not work with the card pop up feature?
Thanks for this, nearly bought the Vulkit for my Dad for xmas! It's by far the cheapest here in the UK, but you clearly get what you pay for
My pleasure Jack, smart move to avoid the Vulkit. Take a look at Pularys as I truly think for the price the offer the best quality for price argument. Not as well made as Secrid but really really nice, with lots of variety. Not sure about shipping but they should be even cheaper than Vulkit or at the very least not much more expensive (I got a whole bunch of wallet videos featuring different brands, so hopefully they can be of help). Be safe and well out there brother and hopefully you can find a wallet for your pops for Christmas. Appreciate you stopping by to share and comment
@@Joshua88Graham Yeah the Pularys is what I went for haha. I've had a Secrid for a few years, hence wanting to get my dad something similar, but the prices are crazy right now - was about £40 when i got mine, now they're £70+! Vulkit is £20 (lol) and Pularys nicely in the middle at £40. Cheers mate, Merry Christmas to you and yours
If you shake these types of wallets around, won’t the cards fly out?
I have owned 2 secrids and over time the felt pads kinda wear out and the cards can start to come loose when you shake it a bit harder.
I own the Andar Pilot and Craft Wallets which are two very good pop up wallets
The problem for me with finding wallets is mostly that I still use cash and especially coins and most wallets nowadays focus on cards. Meanwhile the ones that have space for cash and coins have space for like 4-6 cards, which is not enough for me either.
I have a great, thick, leather wallet that I adore but it has wear and tear and especially the card holding part has worn out and torn, essentially those cards are holding on, on hopes and dreams. Its an interesting design because the cards are held sideways not top down like most wallets do, I actually prefer the sideways design but it has proven to be more fragile I suppose.
So i’m looking for a change and to be honest I almost bought a Vulkit but I decided to watch some reviews first.
Still can’t decide x3
P.S. The wallet I have isn’t from any well known brand, in fact I can’t even find them online, but its been a solid wallet for many years so I’m happy. Besides i’m wary of overpriced highly hyped/promoted wallets like Ridge, doesn’t seem worth it to spend like hundreds of euros on a wallet.
I’ve had a few Vulkits. The video is absolutely correct; they are cheaply made. Tried both the side pop up mechanism and bottom pop-up mechanism. Cards will fall out if you shake the wallets slightly.
You did not show the mechanism of each wallet and if they can be easily operated with one hand and also the size and thickness of the wallets😂
review vulkit vc302
That’s not a rubber coating, that’s how you seal edges of wallet. Usually with either wax or leather cream
It's actually Leather Edge Paint by Giardini.
Great review! Really leaning towards buying the Pularys next month.
Glad you found the video helpful brother! Definitely take a look at Pularys for sure, I honestly came away really impressed. You’ll have to let me know what you think once it arrives.
Did you end up buying a Pularys? What were your thoughts on it?
Pularys are well and truly the best made out of all these , I’ve owned all of these and they are just a better quality wallet
Very helpful. Thanks!
I want a secrid wallet so bad but that button makes it look soo girly!!!
I wouldn’t worry about it brother, the man makes the wallet 😎. Haha, but I hear ya. I don’t mind the button though, I think it makes it more unique. And the function it adds to the wallet really helps when packing it full.
@@Joshua88Graham I wonder if i purchase it without the button will the trigger mechanicsm still be easy to use?
I hae a miniwallet from secrid and ordered a Viking from Pularys :)
Enjoy it once it arrives (: Value for quality I feel they do it best. I’m loving mine. Thanks for watching and taking the time to share Mario!
My favorite pop up wallet is the Grip6 wallet.
This is pretty outdated now. Prices have shot up and Ekster has more of a variety than Secrid does now.
Ekster is trash compared to secrid i use to like ekster until their button breaks its nade very chesp compared to secrid
Bought the Vulkit pop up lasted 5 months.
What kind of review was this? You didn't even show one of the most important things, the card mechanism!!!!! I can buy 3 Pularys for the price of 1 Secrid and the Pularys is better in my experiences.
Secrid is the best. My ekster leather glue came off in a week.
Secrid uses fullgrain leather from the Netherlands and Italy. The vintage leather ages beautifull 👍🏻
secrid was only $20 more than the vulkit and the sameish price as the pularys
Man, this video has me torn between getting the Secrid mini or the Pularys solo. Smh. That 3 year warranty though...
Honestly I think you’re winning either way. The value with Pularys makes it okay that it doesn’t have the same warranty,l. Though Secrid is always my suggestion if ppl are willing to spend the money. Just be aware if you do go the Secrid route, to actually get the three year warranty you have to register the product with them. Very easy process, but just remember that. Thanks for stopping by my friend
Secrid simple durable ❤👍🏆
Vulkit VC 302 is the best. May be to big but is the best overall wallet (in terms of price)
Agree. It is a fantastic wallet
These don't work. After a while the cards will start to just fall out if you tip it. I paid 45 pounds for one, waste of money
You just gave me a headache with TOO MUCH hand gestures! We'd like to see the wallets not your hands.
May I offer you an Advil?
It's pronounced Sēcrid... like "secret"
Secrid is the longest tenured company
I have owned both the secrid and Ekster on release Ekster was around $150 and it was a waiting list. The tracker and extra services Ekster offers it's bulky and ultimately not worth it.
Secrid sadly is just on another level Pulayris is good but only because they mostly copied secrid. They horded the patten on the latch. So Pulayris was clever to wait.
Another thing that completely separates the wallets is when you add cash. The wallets without the latch can't really stay closed when you start to add bills.
I was looking at wallets again to see if there was some new inovatiations. I was also a early adopter to secrid. So I have one of the original secrid that had the flaw where some middle section cards could possibly fall out.
They have fixed it in later versions. It still is amazing. The premium feel is good. Also the RFID blocking. Very important for the security of your cards.
Code 118 wallet smokes all of these..
I bought 2 Vulkyn a few days before i saw this review. didn't get it yet since it is still on transport. but it is being shipped from China. got one of the highest price a sa gift to my dad and the other for me. will post again when i have it. found out pularys from this video. thinking on checking out for something for my mother. sadly the video popped up on my recommendations
a few days too late. hahahahaha
Also for reference, i got the Vulkyn VC203 and the VC203p
hey hows the vulkit holding up ??
and what do u think about it overall
@@amrbasri68 mine is holding up pretty good. No real complains. The only thing i would mention is that indeed the card mechanism gets harder to pull with more cards.
Bro. Give me your hair.
$89 for a wallet?
That's hilarious
Vulkit is the lowest price in don't get the leather one and you'll be fine
a voice-over/off camera narration video would probably do you better so that way we won't see you constantly looking at your script and waiving your hands in the air (like you just do not care)...the video was fine as it explained a lot, but eliminating you from the video would allow more room for product/items being reviewed shots
3 year warranty that you're paying for because it's 60 dollars more than the Pularys. Hell no. I'll take the Pularys, they're awesome.
Yo your 1080p quality sucks
Cesar, yo. Thanks for stopping by. I will have 8 k wallet videos for you soon