Small and thin wallet Saku ver.3 Plus Cordovan

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The expected delivery date is stated in the color name.

*The delivery date for pre-ordered items may vary depending on the material procurement situation, etc.
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Product Features

The highest quality SAKU in the history of MOKU

The cordovan version has been very well received since the regular model (this product is the high-end model) was released in December 2023. It has finally been renewed and released as a high-end model.

The details of the higher-end model are introduced in the middle of this page, but the leather used for the lining is "Lugato", a high-quality Belgian leather known as the jewel of leather. It is a luxurious combination of cordovan, known as the diamond of leather, and the jewel of leather (Lugato) .

This is the finest and most expensive of the small and thin SAKU wallets in the series, but we are confident that you will be convinced once you see the finished product.

We hope you will enjoy a "high-quality, sustainable lifestyle"* with the finest specifications of SAKU, the small and thin wallet that is synonymous with MOKU.

※MOKU brand mission

The best of thin, small and large capacity wallets

Small and thin are becoming the norm for compact wallets. However, it is difficult to achieve both ease of use, sufficient capacity, and design. In particular, ease of use and capacity are in a trade-off relationship with compactness, and prioritizing one usually means sacrificing the other.

Such Defying contradictions, having both This "SAKU" is a bi-fold wallet that is synonymous with us at moku.

By using SAKU, you can enjoy the "ease of carrying" that compact wallet users cannot compromise on, as well as the "ease of use," "storage capacity," and "fashion" that are as desirable as possible. You can get almost everything you want in a wallet. .

Are there any of you who can't find the best one and have to replace your wallet frequently?
This will put an end to your search for your wallet!

Four features of SAKU ver.3

1. Small and thin

The size is 93mm wide x 93mm high.
Even if you put 8 cards, 10 bills, and 15 coins inside, it's only 15mm thick.
Even when filled to its maximum capacity, it is less than 20mm thick, which is about the same thickness as a typical smartphone, so it can easily be stored in a pocket or small bag.
*The thickness may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the cards and types of coins stored.

2.Large capacity

Maximum capacity is 8 cards, 20 coins, and 25 bills .
You can use it as your main wallet even when traveling.

In pursuit of compactness, the capacity is estimated to be about 5-6 cards and 15 coins. I think you can see that SAKU has a large capacity.

At first glance, this difference may seem small, but once you get used to using a mini or compact wallet, you'll realize how convenient it is to be able to fit two or three more cards and coins in it .

*According to our own research

3. It's easy to take coins in and out

If you press both sides of the coin purse with your hands, the opening will pop open.

Many compact wallets sacrifice storage capacity, and because they are compact, the opening and closing area of ​​the storage compartment tends to be small. For this reason, many people use them while putting up with the inconvenience of taking things in and out.

You don't have to hold back anymore .

SAKU has a coin purse designed at the top of the wallet, and the opening can be opened by pinching both ends (design right* (patent) acquired). You can easily take coins in and out without being hindered by anything.
* Design Registration No. 1731798

There is one thing I am sure of.
This means that a coin purse with a "shallow structure" is definitely easier to take coins out of .

What is common is a deep coin purse that is about the size of a card. Although this design may be able to hold a lot of coins, the coins tend to accumulate at the bottom, so you have to insert your fingers deep inside, making it difficult to remove the coins.

As with all moku wallets, the coin purse is It is purposely designed to be shallow enough to just fit a 500 yen coin inside. .

Now that manufacturers have realized that this structure is the right one, they are gradually making it shallower. This is an important point to check when choosing a wallet.

4. Direct access to coins

Imagine a scenario where you need to use a coin.
-When paying at the cash register, don't you first check how many coins you need to take out to avoid ending up with extra change?
- Wouldn't it be easier if you could only put coins in and take them out of vending machines?

SAKU is, A structure that allows you to take out coins directly without having to take out and open your wallet This means you can remain calm even when it's time to pay the bill, which can sometimes be a stressful situation.

The top model is The best finish in the SAKU series

This is a higher-end model that is different from the regular model so far, We call it "SAKU ver.3 Plus" . Previously, there was a regular model of this cordovan version, but it has now been discontinued and we are only selling this product (the higher-end model).

Five special specifications only available on the top model

1. Lining and double-sided construction

The top is the high-end specification, the bottom is the standard specification

High-quality and earth-friendly "materials"

Material 1: Cordovan

This luxurious design uses cordovan (horse leather) on the entire exterior, which is considered the "highest quality" of all leathers and is also known as the diamond of leather.

Cordovan is originally the skin of a horse's buttocks. Unlike typical leather that is tanned leaving the surface intact, cordovan leather is made by scraping off only the "cordovan layer" that is only about 2mm thick inside the skin tissue.

Unlike cows and pigs, the number of horses in circulation for food is overwhelmingly small. From this small amount of horse hide, only very small quantities can be obtained, making cordovan extremely rare and extremely expensive.

Cordovan is known for being used in school bags that elementary school students use for six years. In other words, it is evidence that cordovan is widely known to be able to withstand the harsh conditions of children using it almost every day for six years.

In fact, our staff has been using cordovan products for nearly 10 years. (Please note that durability varies depending on usage and product.)

In other words, cordovan is not only rare, but also has overwhelming quality in terms of durability and texture. The product price is inevitably high, but we are confident that it is worth more than that.

Furthermore, the cordovan we use in our store changes over time, with the color gradually settling and gaining depth.

The above photo shows a sample of the burgundy color. The left side is unused, and the right side has been used for about 6 months.
It's just a little, but it adds depth to the color.

Material 2: Leather jewel "Lugato"

It is used for interior decoration.

The people who make Lugato, also known as the jewel of leather, are Tannerie Mazur was founded in 1873. It is the only tannery in Belgium. The Lugat leather that Mazur produces is made from the shoulder part of a cow. Made from high-quality Swiss rawhide raised around the Alps, it is tanned using traditional tannin tanning and features a natural, transparent, deep color unevenness, with deep tiger wrinkles that are characteristic of the shoulder part, creating a beautiful pattern.
Unlike cordovan, lugato changes very little over time.

Due to its moderate luster and luxurious feel, it goes well with cordovan (horse leather), which is known as the ultimate leather, and some brands even produce hybrid products that combine cordovan and lugato.

[Important] Notes on Lugato Leather
The deep scars, which are a characteristic of Rugato, vary greatly from individual to individual. Some have no scars, Some of them have very pronounced tiger marks, and when compared they almost look like completely different things.

We think that the unevenness is the charm of the leather! However, to put it negatively, it is easy for the leather to turn out differently than expected, so please be aware of this before using the product. We do not accept returns or exchanges for reasons such as "different from what I expected" or "the creases are stronger than expected."

Actual usage scenario

"Put it in your pocket and go out empty-handed."

"Put it in a small bag and go out light."

"Even when you're in a rush to pay the bill, it's quick and easy."

"You can also use your IC card, so it's easy to pass through the ticket gates."

Card-type products are recommended to prevent loss

Apple's AirTag is a well-known product designed to prevent loss and track items, but this wallet does not have There is no space to store AirTags. Therefore, we recommend card-type products. Card-type products can fit in the card compartment of your wallet. There are many different products on the market, so we hope you will use them together with your favorite card-type tracker.

For reference, our staff also use the Anker Eufy Security SmartTrack Card (an anti-loss tracker) . It is compatible with Apple's "Find My Phone" (iOS devices only). It is about the thickness of two credit cards, so if you have a SAKU with a maximum card capacity of eight cards, this If you add an anti-loss tracker, you can store about six cards.

You can purchase it on Amazon , so please check it out.
*Please note that this product is not our own product and we cannot respond to inquiries or provide any support or guarantees after purchase.
*The number of cards that can be stored may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the cards, etc.

Available worldwide

It supports most of the world's banknotes.
A 10,000 yen Japanese bill, which is considered relatively large, is 76mm (3 inches) x 160mm (6.3 inches), but it can be stored with plenty of room as shown below.

SAKU's track record and the development history of ver.3

Previous Work SAKU ver.2 has received an astonishing total rating of 4.9 out of 5 from over 200 reviews on its official website.
*As of the end of October 2023

vice versa What is the "0.1" that didn't make it a perfect 5? , doesn't that bother you? The negative feedback (issues) regarding SAKU ver.2 can be summarized as follows:

・It would be better if the bill holder was a little larger. ・I'm afraid that cards will fly out from the sides. ・If the number of cards stored is small, the cards are not held in place and are easy to fall out (issues that come with storing a lot of cards)

To improve these issues, This is the final product. .

Improvement 1.
Make the bill holder bigger

If the bill holder is too large, it will be difficult to insert and remove bills. SAKU ver.2 was a little small. However, the issue was that the small size of 1,000 yen bills meant that they would not hold unless inserted firmly. We received many requests for improvement, so we improved it to an exquisite size that maintained a balance between "ease of insertion and removal" and "holding power."

Improvement point 2.
The card removal slot is designed to fit your dominant hand, and the sides are enlarged for a better grip.

The card slots have also been adjusted to provide a good balance between ease of insertion and removal and a secure hold.

Until now, the design was such that if you were right-handed, the card would be ejected from the left side, but with this model the card is ejected from the right side, making it easier for right-handed people to insert and remove cards.

One might think that since cards are inserted and removed from the right side, there would be concerns that they would interfere with the coin purse, but as you can see in the video above, you can simply pull the cards up and then spread them out, so there is no need to worry about that.

In addition, in ver.2, the side of the card storage area was short because we prioritized ease of removal, and depending on how you used it, cards were likely to fall out. In this version, the side is longer, so the cards are held firmly in place, Successfully reduced the risk of falling I did.

Improvement point 3.
Options available for those with fewer cards

SAKU can store eight cards, but if you store fewer cards, the cards will not be held in place and will tend to move around. When closed, cards will not fall out of the wallet, but when opened, they may fall out, which is an issue.

Therefore, for those who don't have many cards, we have prepared an option that can store keys. This card-shaped key case can be used when you have four or fewer cards and can store up to two keys.

*This function is optional (sold separately).
*The number of cards that can be stored varies depending on the thickness of the keys being stored.
*This product can only be ordered as a set with a wallet. If you order it together with a wallet, you can purchase it at a discounted price. The color will be the same material and color as the wallet body (interior), and you cannot choose the color.
*It will be included with the wallet according to the delivery date of the wallet.

Warranty and repair system

All moku products are fully handmade. We produce them in our own workshop or in affiliated workshops in Japan, so please leave the warranty and repairs to us.

Initial defect warranty and long-term repair service

There is a warranty for initial defects. To ensure that you can continue to use our products for a long time, we will provide repair services for as long as our company remains in business .
Please click here for more details.

Introducing models made from different materials

We also produce products using other materials, which can be ordered from the separate page below. Prices vary depending on the material.

Buttero leather specifications are here

Pueblo leather specifications are here

Product Specifications

Product name: Small and thin wallet SAKU(ver.3)Plus
Size: Width 93 x Height 93 x Thickness 15 (mm)
Holds 8 cards, 15 coins, 10 bills. Weight when stored: 51g
Leather material: exterior Cordovan/interior Rugato
*In the unlikely event that a significant disruption occurs in the supply of materials, we may change to materials of equivalent quality.
Country of origin: Japan Maximum capacity: 8 cards, 20 coins, 25 bills *Size and weight may vary slightly. Data when not in use.
*Capacity may vary slightly depending on the type of card or coin, and age.
*We regret to inform you that due to the special specifications, we do not offer a left-handed version.
* Regarding Rugato's light brown, it was previously sold as orange, so it is the same color. We were calling it orange according to the tanner's (manufacturer's) labeling, but we decided that the actual color is closer to light brown, so we changed the labeling.