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The reason is because Self Edge bought (nearly) the entire second run. 

They're not making any more till later this year (if they do at all).

Well thanks a lot!   Actually, I think I might have found some (Regedit said he has some in my size).  You guys are out of my size too. 

Strike Golds are my next pair of jeans, for sure. If only they could keep up with their demand...

seriously, it's july now and they (klax-on) were suppose to restock on the 5109s...  but they haven't yet   Been waiting since April.

I think those will be the only pants, but according to Yuichi/Pirates there is also 4 jackets:

 

"As for denim jacket , 4 type of 16oz denim jacket will be released. 3rd type in July , 2nd type in August , 1st type in October , 1st WWII type in November..."

 

Without wanting to take anything away from Ed (Lost and Found) or Blue In Green - I feel obliged to mention that all these special editions can also be ordered from Yuich at Kaizoku-Pirates. He speaks excellent english, does a great chain stitch at no extra cost, and even takes reservations (although if it's your first time ordering from him he will likely require a small deposit).

i reserved a type 3 jacket in size 44 with yuichi.  just wished i knew what the sizing was...

are you willing to sell the jacket?

hey bradl, just ordered that shirt on rakuten 'cause of you

Received my Okayama Spirit today.. Too small man... Damn. Should've get 2 size up. 

yeah, normally wear 31s in weird guys and had to go to 33s in okayama spirits.

Right on thanks.  I assume this person is "Pirate" on Rakuten??

yes, his name is yuichi and he is very easy to deal with.  i have used him 3 times and have has no issues.

trickers added

Interestingly enough, the waist on my newly acquired mustang measure 18inches across. They're a size 32. and i've worn them for a day.

did they start at 33?  what is you actual waist?

I see Ande's offering free shipping now.

at 250 plus free shipping, I think I'm gonna get some cobras right now.

so i got my jeans hemmed and i'm liking the results.  sorry about the lighting in the pics.  very crappy, but you can make out the silhouette.  these things have stretched nicely.

i'm 5'11, 180lbs

Looking forward to see how this would turn on in a month time, definitely a fit I want for my next pair.

 

Taper from knee down isn't that important after seeing this.

if you're looking for this type of fit, basically i sized for my thighs.  i chose the ones with the smallest thigh and waist i could take.  they're tight on waist for me, but they've already stretched to about 33.75 from a shrunken 31.  mine are size 31 btw.  i basically size down 2 i think. 

b_f:  i had yuichi hem my pair to a 34, but when i measured, they were 35.  i noticed from the left over pieces, that he hemmed them before washing and then i think he expected them to shrink to 34.  the cut pieces were still raw.  i thought he would wash, and then hem.  anyways, they're at the shop right now, and i settled with 31.5.  i have a pair of straight fit jeans that are 31, and i like how they look.  i pick them up tomorrow, and i'll post some fit pics.

ok, thanks guys

ok mp and b_f... i do have a place that does chain stitching right down the street from me.  my question is, since these are one wash, how much more do you think they'll shrink?  most of my jeans are hemmed to 32.  should i get these hemmed to 32.5, 32.25, or just go 32?  i don't want them to be under 32.    I really don't want cracks from double cuffing.

i actually had them hemmed to 34...  like my unbranded 221 21oz, but since those are tapered, they stack better.  i probably needed a 32 on these, but when i double cuff, i get a really clean look.  i can just cuff.  i dunno, i kind of like the sloppy look with my bulky red wings.

^^ that's a very solid fit above!

thanks b_f...  it was 'cause of you i went with this particular model.  you said something about them being a slim fit if you sized down correctly.  i had the 710s, but the rise on those really bothered me.  anyways, thanks!

Must be the one wash that softened them up some. I got a raw pair from BiG and they were pretty rigid. After wearing them for a week straight and giving them a couple hot soaks they are a little more forgiving but will still stand up on their own quite easily.

 

I'm really liking this denim and how dark it is and heck sometimes you just need shiny gold buttons and selvedge line.

yeah, i'm really diggin'  the gold buttons

My Samurai S5000VX-15th 25oz I got from Yuichi came in today.  I got the one wash version.  I didn't expect them to be so soft.  I'm used to slimmer fits, but i didn't like the rise on the 710s.  I like how these fit with boots, so I think I got a keeper   sorry about the crappy pics.

how many washes/soaks?  i'm worried about the inseam shrinking more.  31 is my limit

Hi all. My first post in SuFu. Just placed an order for a S5000VX 25oz from Yuichi. So excited. This will be my first Japanese denim. Can't wait for it to get here. I hope to learn much from all of you

Just placed my order as well!  Had a pair of 710s, but didn't like the rise on them.  These have a lower rise  so hopefully all will be well

When are the okayama spirits coming out?

read my PM first about redmoon.  i sent mine before kuscoot.

can i get measurements on the sammies.  also, do you have more pics?

pm sent