The Kamino Card Sleeve is genuinely unlike anything else I’ve found.
I use Apple Pay for almost everything, so I only carry one physical bank card as a backup plus a few other cards I rarely use but want to have with me. (ID, driver's license, Tesla key card)
That’s exactly where the Kamino shines. It’s incredibly thin and lightweight and practically disappears in my pocket. There’s much less bulk and friction than with a leather wallet, and the cordoba paper feels really nice too.
It’s the perfect “just in case” wallet although honestly, I almost wish I had to use it more often, because it’s such a nice product.
6 years on, and it's still amazing! There's a little wear around the edges, but nothing structural. Everything works as it should, it looks as awesome as it did new, and it carries all I need a wallet to carry. And I've been throwing it in the same pocket as my keys for years, so it's not like I'm babying it either, though it is wearing much slower now that it's in its own pocket.
By now I can fit several cards in the slots, particularly the quick access sleeve. They don't fall out on their own per se, but they're not gripped as firmly as they used to be. Another thing is that it can kinda be hard to get keys and coins out of the coin pouch without everything falling on the ground, and it only stores a couple coins. I've barely used it, so it's not a problem for me, but it could be if you use lots of coins frequently.
I'll probably never need to replace it, but if I somehow do, I'll definitely come back to Kamino.
Have been using the Slim Bifold (tan colour, medium) for 6 years. It has survived being crammed into travel bags, sweaty hikes, seawater, oily fingers, and life with sanding dust and tools, and I use it to hold not just coins, cards and cash, but also pens, metal keys, and other sharp objects. I don't think any other wallet would have held up to such harsh usage and continued looking good. As you can see from my picture, the only damaged section is the fold of the outer slot that gets abraded when I take my key out each day and also the bottom corner where my retractable pen has poked through when I forgot to retract it.
Washable paper is such a brilliant idea for wallet material, especially for outdoor work or travel. Leather is tough and looks good but it is heavy and it does not deal with wet and dirty environments well. Tyvek (that plastic polyethylene material that resembles paper) is lightweight and tough but looks kinda cheap and ugly. Washable paper is tough, lightweight, can get wet AND looks good.
Also, I really like the Slim Bifold's layout. It has a coin section that is actually usable. Holds several cards without bulk. Outer slot that can be removed altogether if you don't need it. The snap closure is easy to use, secure, and looks good.
I have a second Slim Bifold in cream white which I use when I know I won't be doing rough outdoor activities and you can see from the picture that one still looks beautiful and almost new.
I have used this wallet as my everyday wallet for several years. I believe I bought it sometime around 2018–2020, but it has been so long that I am no longer completely sure.
It has accompanied me through daily life and two long trips to Japan. The compact layout, coin section, and easy card access have all been extremely practical, and the paper material has aged beautifully over time.
The edges are now heavily worn after years of constant use, but the wallet has remained functional and dependable for far longer than I expected. I am finally replacing it, not because it failed me, but because it has truly earned its retirement.
Highly recommended.
I’m really impressed with the Kamino Wallet. It’s incredibly compact yet surprisingly functional.
While the shipping took a while, it was definitely worth the wait.
I’m so satisfied with it that I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for a minimalist wallet.
Had a fabric wallet I got from a little local Japanese shop. Said it was made in Kyoto and I loved it. Sadly though it started to show its wear and wouldn’t close. I found this site and immediately was excited and made an order right away!! It took awhile to arrive, but once it did I couldn’t have been happier!! Beautiful design, awesome feel and space. I got 9 cards and some cash.
I got this for my partner 3 years ago. He's never really carried a regular sized wallet, and for a while was just carrying any cash and his cards and ID with a rubber band around them. I found this wallet and he LOVES IT. It's the perfect size for him, holds everything he needs/wants to carry, and the quality is incredible. Even after daily use for the last three years it is in such good shape-no tears, the snap is still strong, it's just a wonderful item. He doesn't need a replacement and likely won't for some time, but when he does we will be repurchasing, no question. Thank you for making such a beautiful, functional product!
Just wanted to say that I really love this wallet. After 4+ years of usage, this wallet still manages to withstand the test of time. Like the others, quick card holder requires more than 2 cards to safely secure the cards without them falling off.
Overall, lovely and fantastic wallet.
Love this Cash Sleeve. Been searching for something slim for years and have been thru many options. Been using it for about 4 months and it's super practical. I'm not using the coin slot for coins (don't carry any) or the Quick Card Slot to keep things even slimmer. I carry 4 cards (Credit, Debit, Drivers License and Insurance) and between 5 - 10 US bills. I do pay most things with my phone. Love that there is no stitching to unthread and the material feels durable. This has been the best solution for me.
I have been using it for 3 years and it is still good. No complaint except quick card holder that others mentioned. You do need 3-4 cards there to ensure no card fall out. I once had 2 cards and they fell.
Love to see for design in the future
I bought this wallet on a whim in 2022. I needed a wallet I could carry in my front pocket due to a hip injury, and I was bored with the same cheap wallets from stores in the US.
It has been almost 4 years now, and this wallet is still in one piece. I put way too many cards in this wallet, I am incredibly rough on stuff that I own, and I would have replaced a faux leather wallet at least 3 times by now.
I don't know if this wallet will ever fall apart, but if it does I will be ordering this exact wallet again. It is beyond worth what I paid for it.
I found this wallet in a YouTube review, a little curious because it's 100% paper and seamless. I placed my order (I live in Colombia), but the shipping was quite frustrating, as it took a long time to arrive (purchased on March 23, 2023, and delivered on February 1, 2024). The feeling is very good; I was looking for something simple, that didn't add bulk, and that was minimalist. This wallet is incredible. I've put it in the washing machine a couple of times, and it came out a winner. I'm thinking about buying another one, a new model, but I'm terrified of the delivery time.
It must have been frustrating for you, but I'm truly glad that you like it. Thank you.
Kan
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Many people have asked me about the delivery time because of this review, so I'd like to clarify what happened here for future customers.
I don't usually ship to Colombia due to logistics. But he agreed with the condition, so I shipped it.
The Colombian post lost it. I offered him a full refund incl. shipping. He still wanted it, so I re-shipped it, which took months, but managed to arrive in the end.
This case is exceptionally rare!
Yes, the lead time is four weeks, and that's on me. And it's not the next-day delivery either.
But international shipping is pretty reliable and never takes that long.
Please don't judge it because of this review.
I bought the Slim Bifold wallet and Notebook Passport Cover. Both handled being taken out and put away more times than there are steps in the over 35 miles I walked around Tokyo, Kyoto, Akishima, and Akihabara. The wallet held 5 cards, Yen notes, and plenty of coins. The passport cover held my passport and a small notebook for recording events. I almost lost them due to the tariff, but Kan worked with my future travel plans and had them waiting at my hotel when I checked in. These products are of fine quality, design, and craftmanship. I cannot see using anything else from here forward. In fact, I threw my other wallet away while in Japan.
I've had the card wallet for about a month now, but probably put 3 months of usage into it just from constantly picking it up to admire, click the button, etc. Aside from molding to fit all my cards it looks like new and I have no doubt this paper wallet will hold up. Very cool material.
At first I took off the extra card sleeve on the back to make it slimmer, but I put it back and actually love it as a quick-draw card holder for my most commonly used credit card. Easy thumb push for tap payments.
I have 6 cards/IDs, a pretty thick keycard for work, and several bills, and it is still compact enough to disappear in my pocket.
Super pleased, fully recommend. A family member has already ordered their own after seeing mine.
i discovered this from a couple of youtube reviews about small minimalist wallets - it won high praise and it seems to check off my boxes. most especially the need to store a couple of change and bills. so i put in an order, and then waited with anticipation.
it took 7 days from Kochi to Singapore. it came in a humble and eco-friendly packaging: no frills, just a securely packed little wallet with an intentional packaging.
it’s deceptively delicate, but designed with a robust build. to think this all came from a single sheet of paper!
it’s makes me feel happy i will be using something that is thoughtfully conceptualised. thank you Kan for creating such a simple yet brilliant daily carry for what is needed in a small wallet.
i discovered this from a couple of youtube reviews about small minimalist wallets - it won high praise and it seems to check off my boxes. most especially the need to store a couple of change and bills. so i put in an order, and then waited with anticipation.
it took 7 days from Kochi to Singapore. it came in a humble and eco-friendly packaging: no frills, just a securely packed little wallet with an intentional packaging.
it’s deceptively delicate, but designed with a robust build. to think this all came from a single sheet of paper!
it’s makes me feel happy i will be using something that is thoughtfully conceptualised. thank you Kan for creating such a simple yet brilliant daily carry for what is needed in a small wallet.
(pictured with a green wallet for scale)
There is a lot to like here.
The material feels good and it looks like it will get old gracefully. The layout is well thought. The flap behind the rivet is there so taller currencies like the dollar do not interfere with the closing mechanism. The coin slot and long storage card slots take almost no space due to the material used, and it keeps it's contents secure and it is easy to use at the same time.
You can also use the folds of the wallet to keep a key stored, although I am not sure if it is recommended, as it may create some pressure in the folding points and it could affect the integrity of the wallet.
Two complaints about this wallet (which are essentially the same):
1. It could be a bit smaller. It is NOT a big wallet, but it is about 1,5cm higher and wider than a standard credit card. I come from a trove cash wrap, which is a similar wallet, and it is a bit smaller than this one, as that wallet is about the same width as a credit card. (The Kamino is slimmer in girth but a bit wider)
2. You need at least 3-4 cards on the quick access card slot so the cards don't accidentally fall out. Because the wallet is a bit wider than a credit card, if you only insert one or two cards the extra width makes is so that the wallet does not grip the cards properly. You need 3 cards so the wallet grips them, and 4 if you don't want them to fall even after hard a hard shake. As a counterpoint, if you make the wallet less wide, you would only fit 2/3 cards in this slot as opposed to the 5 you can fit now.
I would still like to see a "less wide" version of this wallet, as it is my goal to have the most compact wallet that can carry cards, cash and coins and this wallet is close to perfection.
Order takes time to arrive here in Canada but definitely worth the wait.
Wallet itself is so lightweight. It is so simple to use yet so fuctional at the same time.
I would definitely be buying again.
Thanks.
1 year of daily use and it's still great! I usually keep 5 cards + cash inside and 1 card in the front.
