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Could This Precision-Engineered Pocket Essential Revitalize a Once-Dominant EDC Category?

Dango could be spearheading the triumphant return of a once-ubiquitous piece of everyday carry gear.

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By Sean Tirman

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There was a time not too long ago when you couldn’t type “everyday carry” into a search bar without coming upon a bevy of minimalist cardholders. For a time, the category dominated the wallet conversation.

Then, just as quickly as it rose to prominence, the bubble burst. It’s not that the category disintegrated, per se, so much as that the concept became all-too-commonplace, and innovation seemed to evaporate.

Finally, one of the most trusted brands from that golden era has returned with a potential proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. Could Dango’s SK1 Slide Kick Wallet bring this once-ubiquitous category back from the dead?

A sleek, black minimalist wallet holding several cards, placed on a textured dark surface. Nearby, there is a black wristwatch with a round face and a black strap, and a round black and white sticker partially visible in the upper left corner.
The SK1 Slide Kick Wallet is beautifully minimalist but offers some handy utility.
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Kick out the jams

Slim cardholders, even now, are a dime a dozen. These days, you can find them in droves even at big box retailers. So it requires a certain flair in order to stand out.

In the Dango SK1 Slide Kick, that flair is found in its deployment system. Whereas most cardholder wallets are manual (meaning you have to reach in and wrench your cards free) this one has a handy, useful, clever assisted mechanism.

A hand holding a slim, metallic silver wallet with a minimalist design, featuring a small embossed logo on the front. The wallet has a sleek, modern appearance with clean lines and a compact form.
You can access up to six cards inside with a simple pinch and slide.
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Pinching the wallet between your thumb and fingers horizontally, you can slide the top panel of the wallet slightly forward (hamburger-style). This automatically ejects and fans out up to six cards inside, making them far easier to access and select than typical cardholders.

While that concept isn’t unique to this wallet, the execution is more precise, elegant and original than others. In fact, Dango owns a patent on the internal rail system.

Close-up of a metallic hinge mechanism partially enclosed within a silver, textured casing, showing a black pivot arm with a circular marking and a screw, likely part of a device or machinery.
Dango has patented the internal rail system, making this a proprietary technology.
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Pocket cache

While the convenience of the patented deployment mechanism is arguably the most significant element of this new wallet, it’s far from the sole highlight. And that’s a good thing, because novel tech isn’t enough to set any cardholder apart.

As mentioned, the wallet can hold up to six credit card-sized cards inside it. However, you can also insert fewer without sacrificing its capacity and convenience.

A hand holding a slim, metallic cardholder wallet with three visible cards inside, colored blue, red with stars, and brown. The wallet has a minimalist design with a small indentation for easy card access.
The SK1 Slide Kick is highly minimalist on the outside.
Dango

It also offers RFID protection to keep your cards safe from skimming (while not as prevalent as it once was, the extra protection still offers peace of mind.) And the whole thing is precision-CNC-machined from aerospace-grade aluminum, making it strong and lightweight.

Finally, there’s an available, additional, removable titanium money clip — which can be purchased separately or together — should you want a means to carry cash, as well.

A hand is placing a slim, black wallet into the front pocket of dark pants. The person is wearing a light gray shirt. The wallet has a minimalist design with a small, subtle logo in the bottom left corner.
The wallet comes in Jet Black and Satin Silver colorways.
Dango

Now available

The Dango SK1 Slide Kick Wallet is now available on the brand’s site for $79. The additional titanium pocket clip brings the price up to $109 for the bundle or $40 for just the clip at a later date.

About the Author: Sean Tirman is an associate editor at Gear Patrol who specializes in EDC, cannabis and outdoor gear.

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