Samurai Jeans

[superego]

what?  black weft would result in minimal if any fades--the contrast between the warp and weft yarns is what result in the fades

 

 

the loss of indigo results in the fade.

 

*slaps forehead*  yes, but not if weft yarns are dyed black

[movingslow]

the white weft shows more contrast in the fades compared to denim with a black weft.   black weft just means it appears more subtle when you lose indigo on the warp.  

[superego]

looking to get into the 710 BH on the BiG website.  comparing measurements between those and a pair of somet 003 I own, looks like I should be good with the 33s, but wondering if I should size up since the BHs are unsanforized? 

 

also, planning to do a cold wash/hang dry once I get them.  anything else I need to do being that the denim is unsanforized? 

[S-Town]

^^^

Of course you'll see fades, even if the weft is dyed.  The fading results in the undyed core of the yarn making an appearance.  Unless it is dyed through the core, or a special "no-fade" dye is used, you'll see fades per usual.  Look to the PBJ 007 for example.  It's not black, but the principle is the same.  The weft is completely irrelevant to whether there is any fading.  If you look at the S5000s with the colored wefts from 2010, these colors do not come through with fading.  But, the Rainbow Okis from Sugarcane fade to rainbow colors on the warp.  It all has to do with the what is going on in the core of the warp.  The weft is only made visible through the small gaps in the weave, or if you have a cuff.

Edited September 27, 2013 by S-Town

[cmboland]

I'm really gritting my teeth over this but i have to sell my S710xx 15th in tag 34. Due to poor measuring they are too short for me at 30 inches. the inseam is flat stitched on a singer not chain stitched

 

These are fully shrunk and i would just like to recoup some of my costs in order to get a new pair.

 

$240 or best offer. I just want them gone. Sorry for spamming up the sammie board.

 

http://imgur.com/a/b2a4b#zxwCto2

[beautiful_FrEaK]

a tumblr find...from the look of it I think this pic could be from Hollowsleather

 

[cmboland]

You guys are the best to ask. I originally thought these would be too short but I'm starting to think otherwise. Thoughts?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

The length looks totally fine. Sure you can try to stretch out the inseam by pulling on it or sag the jeans a little bit more once the waist stretched. With those boots it looks good.

[Flash]

look to be a perfect length with the boots mate 

[Somar]

In my opinion, these are definitely not too short. The way you wear them with those boots looks good!

 

Edit: I think I should have hit f5 

Edited September 29, 2013 by Somar

[cmboland]

Thanks samurai brothers.

[Aries]

Perfect fit.

[BrownMetallic]

looking to get into the 710 BH on the BiG website.  comparing measurements between those and a pair of somet 003 I own, looks like I should be good with the 33s, but wondering if I should size up since the BHs are unsanforized? 

 

also, planning to do a cold wash/hang dry once I get them.  anything else I need to do being that the denim is unsanforized? 

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i can only share what i've experienced,  personally.

don't know much about Somet 003 denim behavior, but i know the cut has lower-rise than the Sam 710s.

 

what's your "wearing" waist measurement on the 003s ? ... ie, actual waist measurement after stretch [from wearing them a few times]. 

 

i got the Blue Shadow 710 w/c are zero denim in indigo.  

denim is unsanforized, but known to stretch quite a bit down the line.  pre-break in, the waist can/will stretch out to its raw measurement after soak & wear,  if needed.  

 

granted, there's no "thigh issues" & you want them slim-mish, 710 BH W33 = 34" post soak & post stretch,  which should be good if your wearing measurement on the 003s is around 34-35"__ beyond that,  you need to SU1 to W34.

Edited September 30, 2013 by BrownMetallic

[cmboland]

Got a new work mousepad

[scwheel]

Got some Black Hawks in from BiG the other day.

 

 

 

 

Here is an up close of the black 17oz and the blue 17oz found on the Blue Shadows:

 

 

17oz vs 25oz:

 

 

The Black Hawks are real nice, first pair of black Samurais.  Pocket bags are black too, but I forgot to grab a picture.  They fit about the same as my size 33 Blue Shadows.  I will try to take some pre- and post-soak measurements soon.

[Marw]

A pic from a test shoot the other day! Turned out a good pic of the jeans so why not.

my 710's. Not really too much going on yet. Probably 3 weeks of use

Knees look kinda messed up. Had just been crawling around the floor fixing cablesand stuff

Edited October 1, 2013 by Marw

[501XX4EVER]

The Black Hawks are real nice, first pair of black Samurais.  Pocket bags are black too, but I forgot to grab a picture.  They fit about the same as my size 33 Blue Shadows.  I will try to take some pre- and post-soak measurements soon.

 

Would love to see a pic of the pocket bags, I love the way Samurai does little things like that.

[spacey]

Great fit Marw!

[modestmeans]

got my first pair of Samurais, 5000vx 15th anniversary, and no I do not wear my chucks without laces I was just trying them on as I just got them back from the tailor wanted to see how they looked with shoes.

Edited October 2, 2013 by modestmeans

[Aries]

Good fit.

[ken shinoda]

Got some Black Hawks in from BiG the other day.

Here is an up close of the black 17oz and the blue 17oz found on the Blue Shadows:

17oz vs 25oz:

The Black Hawks are real nice, first pair of black Samurais. Pocket bags are black too, but I forgot to grab a picture. They fit about the same as my size 33 Blue Shadows. I will try to take some pre- and post-soak measurements soon.

Hows the slubbiness of the blackhawk btw?

[A-pink]

my first samurai S510XX LTD naja' naja'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

thank you

[indigoeagle]

my trusted S0500:

Great jeans and fit.

How did you size these? Hot soaked?

[501XX4EVER]

my first samurai S510XX LTD naja' naja'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

thank you

 

Nice, what's the story with these??? Do I read the Flasher correctly, as it seems to say "U.S. made Genuine Indigo Denim" on the top line??? Really like the backs of the rivet s and the buttons as well.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

That's just a marketing gimmick. In the beginning all Samurai jeans had this slogan but they were always made in Japan to my knowledge. I read somewhere an explanation where Samurai said something with like "made like in the USA".

[501XX4EVER]

That's just a marketing gimmick. In the beginning all Samurai jeans had this slogan but they were always made in Japan to my knowledge. I read somewhere an explanation where Samurai said something with like "made like in the USA".

 

OK, so these would be "new old stock" kinda thing, if I read you correctly?

[beautiful_FrEaK]

they have been released in 2005, so 8 years ago.some kind of limited edition back  then, maybe to recreate the first Samurai jeans model

[ThinFinn]

Ughhhh those Lone Wolfs.... Mind me asking if you got direct from, or another source?

thanks, bought them 2nd hand tbh. ...they're my introduction into the world of engineer boots. a brilliant feeling!

 

Great jeans and fit.

How did you size these? Hot soaked?

as well as the boots, i've bought these also 2nd hand (though in a near to new condition)...since i have them a few years now, i'm not quite sure what i did to them before or anything. i've washed them whenever they were dirty and that's it...

[ColdStorage]

Ok. Blackhawks Purchased from B.i.G. Specifics are as follows.

 

 

-Hemmed to a 34.5 inch inseam before soaking.

-Two soaks. First soak was cold, second was fairly hot.

-Erratic waist measurements probably from wearing while damp after second soak.

-No color in cold soak, extremely dark water on second soak. Not sure if its just the black dye, or if this material bleeds more when soaked. Either way, jeans don't appear substantially lighter.

-Sorry for crappy pics! The camera is on its way out...

 

Measurements, blue in green method. (raw/1st/2nd)

Waist: 35/34/35

Front Rist: 11.5/11/11

Back Rise: 15/14.5/14.5

Upper Thigh: 12.75/12.25/12

Knee: 9.5/9.25/9.25

Leg Opening: 8.75/8.5/8.25

Inseam: 34.5/32.5/32.25

 

Raw:

After First Soak:

After Second Soak:

 

*(Tried to go in and edit spoiler tags so people could opt out of the pile of photos but can't seem to add em after the fact. Chalk it up to new user error and know going forward I will tuck pics away. My apologies)

Edited October 3, 2013 by ColdStorage

[ColdStorage]

Thats what she said:

 

And some comparison close ups which go Raw/One Soak/Two Soaks: