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    ARNC
    啓蒙家
    Joined: 13 Dec 2020

    Mike, this is a tough choice and my first inclination would be to take a similar approach to Anesthetist.  If that doesn't get you anywhere (and I know I can be Mr Indecisive at times), you could try a random approach.  Roll some dice or something.  If the outcome immediately makes you feel you need to make it best of 3/5/7/etc, you can eliminate that option and you're left with a slightly easier 2-way choice!

    “Every day that you survive you get a free sunset“

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      Filthy2123ozjunkie
      見習いボスー
      Joined: 21 Jan 2013

      After an excellent conversation with Stevie/ @Oaktavia yesterday and considering what @Nkwkfld @Jett129 @Anesthetist @ARNC had to say… I I'm going to go for the Anniversary jeans in a size 35. I have a leather jacket I don't wear all that much and I'm thinking maybe I would appreciate having a pair of 21oz jeans that fit perfectly, quite a lot. So I'm going to go with this.

      If they sell out too quickly I can always wait and get something else.
      Thanks a lot!

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      • A
        Anesthetist
        見習いボス
        Joined: 14 May 2011

        Good call and get back to wearing that fine Creek [emoji3]

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        IG: bluehandsslim

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        • S
          sabergirl
          見習いボス
          Joined: 4 Oct 2013

          I’m late to the party, but I think you’ll be really glad to have the anniversary jeans, Mike. That’s what I would have chosen.

          Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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            chrisjohnnick
            Iron Heart Deity
            Joined: 7 Jan 2021

            yea I'd have said between the two jeans. just imagine you already own both in your wardrobe, and then which would you reach for and grab the most. go for those. that's basically the thought process I use when I'm in the same boat.

            Wants List:
            IHSH-20-Red, XL
            IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
            IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
            IHSW-45 Black, M
            IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
            IH-777S-SB size 32
            IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32

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              Filthy2123ozjunkie
              見習いボスー
              Joined: 21 Jan 2013

              Yeah I'm psyched up for them now. The wait this week is gonna be awful.

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                Nik
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                Great! You'll be pleased with them in person, and it'll be cool to have a pair that have been through Harare's hands. I'm tempted even though I'm an 888 devotee and just bought a pair of slubs. We'll see what happens at the party. Looking forward to trying on the denim rider's jacket.

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                  Jett129
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                  I think many years ago,maybe Giles,posted the reason Haraki chose the number 634 for his first Iron Heart jeans. In the event that I’m imagining this…Is there any significance/reason for the number 634?

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                    goosehd
                    Mod Squad
                    Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                    @Jett129 https://www.ironhearteu.com/content/the-634-cut

                    When Haraki created his first Iron Heart jeans he decided that, rather than following most of the other Japanese jeans makers who were naming their models after Levi’s 501 or similar, he would create identities for his jeans that celebrate their Japanese heritage, history, tradition and strength.

                    He explained that the numbers 6 – 3 – 4 in modern Japanese would be pronounced “roku – san – yon”.

                    But in Japanese, there is an alternative pronunciation derived from their ancient language, which is similar to Chinese, and for 6 – 3 – 4 this is “mu – sa – shi”. So his first Iron Heart jeans are named after a famous, historic Japanese Samurai, Miyamoto Musashi, simply known as “Musashi”, who lived from approximately 1584 to 1645, who wrote and featured in many stories and became renowned for his excellent, unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated number of duels.

                    Also, his bootcut model, the 461, has similar references. The numbers 4 – 6 – 1 in modern Japanese are spoken “yo – roku – ichi”, but again if pronounced the ancient way become “yo – ro – i” and yoroi means “armour” and is the name of early Japanese armour worn by the Samurai class of feudal Japan. Finally, we asked Haraki why he used the number 9 prefix for the black versions of these jeans (9634 and 9461) and other items. He told us that in Japanese the number 9 is pronounced “kyu” or “ku” and the word for the colour black is the similar sounding “kuro”.

                    "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                      Jett129
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                      @goosehd Thank you so much. Good to know I hadn’t imagined it. Appreciate the effort in finding the info for me.

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                        goosehd
                        Mod Squad
                        Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                        🙂 Anytime. Have you went on your Bourbon/Whiskey tour yet?

                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                          Jett129
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                          I leave on Sept.28th.

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                            goosehd
                            Mod Squad
                            Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                            Very excited for you!

                            "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                              chrisjohnnick
                              Iron Heart Deity
                              Joined: 7 Jan 2021

                              bourbon tour? You heading through KY and TN?

                              Wants List:
                              IHSH-20-Red, XL
                              IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
                              IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
                              IHSW-45 Black, M
                              IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
                              IH-777S-SB size 32
                              IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32

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                                Jett129
                                見習いボス
                                Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                                Going to Louisville. Have reservations at Makers,Michters,Woodford,Jim Beam,Winstar Farms and a tour of Churchill Downs,as I’m also a big horse racing fan. Hope to visit the Bourbon Heritage Center in Bardstown as well. Maybe  Louisville Slugger and the Mohamed Ali museum depending on time.

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                                • MattM
                                  Matt
                                  見習いボス
                                  Joined: 4 Oct 2011

                                  Damn.  That sounds like quite a trip.

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                                  • A
                                    Anesthetist
                                    見習いボス
                                    Joined: 14 May 2011

                                    That’ll be a great time, I want to hit up Makers one of these days.

                                    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                    IG: bluehandsslim

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                                      chrisjohnnick
                                      Iron Heart Deity
                                      Joined: 7 Jan 2021

                                      Love it, Ive visited a couple within a few hours drive here of Nashville. Don't drink as much as I used to, but still love some whiskey.

                                      Wants List:
                                      IHSH-20-Red, XL
                                      IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
                                      IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
                                      IHSW-45 Black, M
                                      IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
                                      IH-777S-SB size 32
                                      IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32

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                                        Jett129
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 17 Aug 2011

                                        @Anesthetist:

                                        That’ll be a great time, I want to hit up Makers one of these days.

                                        Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                        .      I highly recommend going to www.makersmark.com and signing up for their Ambassadors program. It’s a pretty cool,free,marketing program where they put your name on a barrel,and when it reaches maturity they send you a Golden Ticket,which gets you and a guest on a special free tour,along with a bunch of other stuff. @Anesthetist

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                                          Anesthetist
                                          見習いボス
                                          Joined: 14 May 2011

                                          I will have to do that, we drive 64 right through the heart of it when we go to WV. Next trip we plan on taking our time and hitting a couple spots.

                                          Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                          IG: bluehandsslim

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