Rose Anvil Claude Wallet Review

Look & Design: Minimalism stripped back further 

What makes the Claude wallet worth talking about is its distinctive look. The wallet basically looks like someone’s taken a bite out of both sides. The design is clever in the sense that the guys at Rose Anvil realised that a typical cardholder, which this wallet is based off, doesn’t need to use as much leather as it does. By removing this leather you not only get a smaller, more compact wallet, but you also free up easier access to your cards. More cash and cards that are exposed, not covered in leather, means more angles and space to easily and quickly grab the card you need and use it.

I personally like the design. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t have bought it. But I can see it being quite divisive due to its look. It can on first impressions look a little silly, as I said earlier, like someone’s taken a bite out of it, or simply that it’s not a finished wallet, like they stopped halfway through. It’s entirely down to you whether or not the design is for you, but what I can vouch for is the sheer quality of the wallet. Made from vegetable-tanned leather from esteemed tannery Wickett & Craig. I can’t say I’m the biggest expert on tanneries or how leather is produced, but what I can tell you is this is the good stuff, and Wickett & Craig is famous enough that I knew this wallet was going to be quality before it even arrived.

Introduction: Introducing Rose Anvil

Rose Anvil is a Utah-based leathercraft brand founded by Weston Kay, a third-generation leather artisan who blends old-world techniques with modern design. The name itself carries personal meaning: “Rose” honours his grandmother, while “Anvil” pays tribute to his grandfather, a Korean War veteran and old cowboy.

What started as a small venture making handcrafted leather goods has since grown into something much larger. The brand is perhaps best known for its YouTube channel, which has amassed just over a million subscribers. On the channel, Weston dissects boots and shoes to examine their construction and quality, having cut apart over $100,000 worth of footwear to date. This has positioned Rose Anvil as one of the most trusted voices in the leather footwear space.

Beyond the reviews, Rose Anvil continues to produce premium handmade leather goods including camera harnesses, wallets, belts and straps. The brand has also collaborated with respected footwear manufacturers such as Thursday Boot Company, Jim Green and Goral. Every product is handstitched using quality leather from reputable tanneries, staying true to the craftsmanship that inspired the brand from the beginning.

And it didn’t disappoint. The first thing to note is its thickness. Leather can come in varying thicknesses from ultra-thin like paper all the way through to the thickness of, say, cardboard. The Claude wallet is definitely on the thicker end, making it durable, hardy and a wallet that’s going to last a very long time with proper care. I used the wallet for roughly six weeks as my EDC wallet and I must say the wallet only gets better with age. One of the easiest indicators of quality leather is how it ages and develops a colouration and texture change over time, known as patina. Even after just six weeks my Claude wallet started to darken in colour and has amassed a beautiful texture due to the small scuffs and scrapes that developed from use. It really doesn’t get much better than that for leather quality.

Finally, I just wanted to mention the sheer range of colours the Claude wallet comes in: 16 to be exact. Most brands and most wallets come in a small array of different colours, but to have an option of 16 different versions in many unique colours such as blacks, browns and myiad of other colors and textues was a real treat and something I don’t take for granted when looking for a wallet.

Functionality & Utility: Simple & Effective for those who Carry Less

This section’s probably going to be quite short, mainly due to the simplicity of the wallet. Like with most minimalist or slim wallets, the name of the game here is carrying less. In total the wallet has two dedicated slots: one designed for your cards and the other for cash, which would need to be folded first. Rose Anvil suggest the wallet can store anywhere between three to eight cards, but I think this is a little cheeky and definitely optimistic on the upper end. The first thing to note is that the leather is quite tight, especially when you first use it, and will need to be worn in over time. Think like a new pair of boots.

Over time I managed to squeeze in five, even six cards, but at this point I found the wallet far too difficult to use and the leather far too tight for easy access to cards. Basically, you can store six cards, probably even eight if you really forced it, but I really wouldn’t recommend it. The sweet spot for this wallet is definitely three cards. This makes the wallet easy to use with cards accessible on either side and one in the middle.

The final slot is designed for cash. With cash being much slimmer, the wallet can basically store an endless amount with a bit of shuffling and coordination. Nothing bad to say about this other than keep in mind your notes will have to be folded into a small rectangular shape to fit properly.

Overall, in daily use the wallet was a joy to use. It basically vanishes in either a front or back pocket due to its ultra-thin approx 5mm thickness, and accessing cash and cards is easily aided by that unique design that leaves the majority of the cash and cards free for grabbing at a moment’s notice. Out of all the minimalist wallets I’ve tried, the Claude wallet definitely ranks as one of the highest for ease of use due to its design. Well done Rose Anvil.

Price Tag & Value for Money

I was pleasantly surprised by the price tag of the Claude wallet, mainly due to having a not necessarily negative expectation of full-grain leather handmade wallets, but more due to the fact I expect them to be expensive for this reason. But with the Claude wallet this isn’t the case. At the time of writing, the wallet retails at a fair and modest $45.00 while currently being on offer for $36.00 (as of 10.02.2026).

Let’s put that price into perspective. Other handmade wallet brands can charge upwards of $100, depending on the design and complexity of course, so to see a wallet at this price tag is fantastic value for the quality of product you get. Remember, you’re getting handmade quality here, with leather from a famous tannery, handstitched, which is several times stronger than techniques used by machines.

Final Verdict: Is the Claude Wallet worth it?

So do I recommend the Claude wallet? As you’d probably imagine if you’ve read this article, absolutely yes. It’s rare to find quality at this price tag, and its unique design not only adds to its functionality and ease of use, but also looks the part with a design I’ve not come across out of the hundreds of wallets I’ve viewed in the past. At $45.00 this wallet is an absolute steal, and I commend Rose Anvil for designing a wallet that reflects its quality in a wallet affordable to the masses. I still go back to this wallet on occasion and it’s never failed to seamlessly integrate back into my EDC. For more information on the Claude wallet by Rose Anvil, visit their official website by clicking the link below.