The Wallet Shoppe
It’s no secret we’re fans of Axwell Wallets!
Founded in 2017, Axwell have produced a line of stylish, minimalist wallets that we took quite a shine to when we first reviewed them.
In 2023 they released a new range, as well as a whole bunch of Axwell Wallet Accessories. These are slim extras that you’ll love to carry, and they won’t turn your slim wallet into a bulky Costanza wallet.
(Well, maybe if you bought every accessory and tried them all at once…)
Let’s take a look, shall we? And don’t forget our reader code, THEWALLETSHOPPE, at Axwell Wallets.
The Damascus Wallets
All right, meet the Axwell Wallet Damascus Series, a wallet line that is a leap forward in design.
According to Axwell, these are constructed with 304 stainless steel with a laser-engraved Damascus-style pattern and a PVD coating, which adds scratch resistance for a wallet that lives in a pocket every day.
OK, we needed to look this up. PVD is “Physical Vapor Deposition”. That’s a coating process used in manufacturing - it helps improve the durability, performance, and appearance of a product. This process involves the transfer of material on an atomic level, depositing a thin, hard coating onto the surface of an object.
The Damascus Series launched in four distinctive colors that would make a peacock blush - Gold, Black, Cobalt, and Nebula.
The Gold variant carries a refined air of opulence, while the Black has a sleek, minimalist appeal.
The Cobalt variety offers a deep, saturated blue, and then there’s Nebula.
This is really something. It plays with iridescence in a hugely captivating way, shifting color with the light, more opal than steel.
(That’s the nebula in the featured image above)
These also carry RFID shielding and the same basic format as the wallets we reviewed earlier. Axwell lists the Nebula at 5 oz, so it is noticeably heavier than the aluminum version. The pattern is engraved onto stainless steel; the name does not mean the plates are forged Damascus steel.
The wallet warranty has exclusions and a stated limit of two replacements. Accessories have one-year coverage. Check the selected item’s return terms too: final-sale items are excluded from returns.
Axwell Wallet Accessories
Moving beyond wallets, Axwell also offers EDC tools that include the AirTag Money Clip, KeyTool Key Organizer, and Battle Axe Bottle Opener. Let’s take them in turn:
AirTag Money Clip
The AirTag Money Clip is a nifty gadget. Made from stainless steel, it can be used stand-alone as a simple and elegant money clip in its own right.
But we think most people will want to use this to secure an Apple AirTag to an Axwell Wallet.
We’ve covered wallet trackers before. While AirTag isn’t the only option out there (nor is it the thinnest) it’s naturally going to be a popular option.
Why? Because of the simplicity: set up an Apple AirTag in Find My, then attach it with the clip. The clip itself does not track anything, and the AirTag is sold separately.
Axwell lists the clip at 15 mm deep and says it is not compatible with the clearance Patriot wallet. That added depth is worth checking against your pocket before buying.
Shop AirTag Money Clip at AxwellKeyTool Key Organizer
The KeyTool Key Organizer is a modern solution to key management, swapping a jangling keyring for a compact stack.
Made of durable aerospace-grade aluminum or a beautiful stonewashed copper, it can hold 3-7 standard keys. Bulky car keys and fobs go on the separate keyring rather than into the stack. Finally - an end to the jingling and jangling of keys in your pocket.
Shop KeyTool Key Organizer at AxwellBattle Axe Bottle Opener
Last, but certainly not least, the Battle Axe Bottle Opener promises a memorable way to pop open your bottles, at the campsite or the backyard grill. Axwell lists it at 92 x 44 x 9 mm with a keyring hole. Fun shape, but check whether you want something that size dangling beside your keys.
Shop Battle Axe Bottle Opener at AxwellThese could make fun gifts for the EDC-minded person on your list. Check the options on their website.
Before You Go…
As we mentioned, readers can get a discount on Axwell Wallets by simply entering THEWALLETSHOPPE when you check out (or use our reader link). Sale items may be excluded.
And if you’re interested in our earlier, full review, you can check it out here:
