Wallet guides · Updated September 17, 2026
Mitchell vs Ashland: Money Clip Wallet or Johnny the Fox?
This comparison covers two current, identifiable models: Mitchell’s Big Grain Bison Money Clip Wallet and Ashland’s Johnny the Fox in English Tan Dublin. The first holds notes in a central clip; the second has a conventional bill compartment.
Our recommendation
Choose Mitchell for a shorter wallet and clipped US cash, provided you accept its made-to-order return policy. Choose Ashland for notes stored flat, six dedicated card slots and a stated original-owner lifetime repair or replacement promise.
The main differences
Published specifications for the exact versions below. Scroll the table sideways on smaller screens.
| Detail | Mitchell Big Grain Bison Money Clip Wallet | Ashland Johnny the Fox |
|---|---|---|
| USD reference | $89Unpersonalised version; shipping extra | $145 |
| Cards | Maker recommends at most twelve cards across four slots | Six card slots and two hidden slots; maker claims up to 24 cards |
| Cash | Maker recommends about 10–12 bills; designed around US notes | One full-length bill slot; maker specifies notes up to 193 × 80 mm |
| Dimensions | 4.125 × 3 in closed; depth not established | 4.25 × 3.5 in closed; depth not established |
| Construction | Big Grain Bison exterior; maker-selected smooth Dublin or CXL lining; spring-steel clip mechanism | Full-grain vegetable-tanned Horween Dublin leather inside and out |
Which design suits you?
Central cash clip: The $89 unpersonalised Whiskey version suits a compact carry. Confirm the design before ordering: ordinary returns are not offered.
Cards with a central cash clip
Mitchell Big Grain Bison Money Clip Wallet
$89Unpersonalised version; shipping extra
Version: Whiskey · logo · no initials · BISON-WHISKEY-1
Choose it for: Consider it if you want cash accessible through a clip and a short wallet made by a small US workshop.
Check before buying: Large banknotes may not fit neatly. The maker builds to order and does not offer ordinary try-and-return purchases. A published lifetime warranty was not established.
- Cards
- Maker recommends at most twelve cards across four slots
- Cash
- Maker recommends about 10–12 bills; designed around US notes
- Published dimensions
- 4.125 × 3 in closed; depth not established
- Construction
- Big Grain Bison exterior; maker-selected smooth Dublin or CXL lining; spring-steel clip mechanism
- Closure and layout
- Folded leather wallet with a central cash clip; no bill compartment
- RFID
- Maker states it does not offer RFID blocking
Care, origin and repair support
Keep the number of cards per slot consistent, avoid prolonged moisture and use it in a front pocket as the maker recommends. Maker’s guidance.
Made in Thiensville, Wisconsin, USA. Origin information.
The maker asks buyers to contact it about problems; no fixed warranty term was established. Read the limits below.
Mitchell states genuine products are available only directly from its website or factory store. Check the made-to-order lead time and return policy.
Traditional bill compartment: The $145 English Tan Dublin version provides a larger note pocket and more separate card positions.
A traditional bifold in Horween Dublin leather
Ashland Johnny the Fox
$145US manufacturer reference
Version: English Tan Dublin · AA01-W-Fox-Dub-100EngTan
Choose it for: A conventional option if you want six separate card slots, notes carried flat and this specific Horween leather without a shell-cordovan premium.
Check before buying: The 24-card figure is the maker’s maximum, not a recommendation for a slim carry. The $145 price applies to English Tan Dublin; other leathers cost different amounts.
- Cards
- Six card slots and two hidden slots; maker claims up to 24 cards
- Cash
- One full-length bill slot; maker specifies notes up to 193 × 80 mm
- Published dimensions
- 4.25 × 3.5 in closed; depth not established
- Construction
- Full-grain vegetable-tanned Horween Dublin leather inside and out
- Closure and layout
- Open bifold
- RFID
- No blocking claim established for this version
Care, origin and repair support
The model page recommends light conditioning with Tanner’s Blend or Venetian Shoe Cream once or twice a year. Check the leather and finish before using a treatment; this advice is not for every Ashland wallet. Maker’s guidance.
Handcrafted in Chicago, USA. Origin information.
Lifetime repair or replacement promise for the original purchaser. Read the limits below.
Cash handling is the main decision
Mitchell’s wallet is three inches tall and designed around US bills. A clip makes individual notes accessible but does not enclose them like a bill compartment. If you frequently use larger currencies, measure them and ask the maker before ordering.
Ashland specifies notes up to 193 × 80 mm for Johnny the Fox. That is more useful than assuming every bifold fits every currency. Its maximum of 24 cards is a manufacturer capacity claim; filling every slot to that level is unlikely to suit someone seeking a small carry.
The two service promises are different
Mitchell identifies its Wisconsin workshop and direct-only sales. Its FAQ invites contact about problems but does not establish a lifetime warranty or free clip-replacement entitlement. Ask about that specific repair before relying on it.
Ashland identifies Chicago production and a lifetime repair or replacement promise for the original purchaser. Confirm postage and the treatment of wear or accidental damage. The selected wallet uses Dublin leather, so do not apply shell-cordovan care advice or prices to it.
What repair and warranty support actually covers
Keep your receipt and send photographs before posting a damaged wallet. Ask whether the proposed remedy is restitching, another repair, replacement or credit, and whether you can retain the original item.
Mitchell Big Grain Bison Money Clip Wallet
The maker asks buyers to contact it about problems; no fixed warranty term was established. Do not assume lifetime cover, free clip replacement or ordinary returns. The FAQ says made-to-order wallets are not returnable.
Ask the workshop whether the particular clip, seam or leather fault can be repaired and request a quote, turnaround and postage terms.
Mitchell sells directly through its own site and shop. Keep your order details when contacting it.
Ashland Johnny the Fox
Lifetime repair or replacement promise for the original purchaser. The policy’s detailed wear and accidental-damage exclusions are not fully specified. Confirm whether your issue qualifies rather than assuming all damage is covered.
Ashland repairs its own products and asks for a photo to arrange service. Confirm postage and any non-covered work in advance.
Original-purchaser lifetime is stated. Personalised products cannot be returned; do not assume inherited or secondhand purchases have the same cover.
Questions before you buy
Are these both ordinary bifold wallets?
They both fold, but the cash layouts differ. Mitchell uses a central money clip; Johnny the Fox has a full-length bill compartment. This comparison names those exact models.
Does Mitchell have the same lifetime warranty as Ashland?
A comparable published lifetime warranty was not established for Mitchell. Its FAQ asks customers to contact the workshop about problems. Ashland explicitly states an original-purchaser lifetime repair or replacement promise.
Is the $145 Johnny the Fox shell cordovan?
No. That reference is for English Tan Horween Dublin leather. Other versions use different leathers and can cost substantially more.