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IHJ-35-BLK - Japanese Horsehide Rider’s Jacket - Black (Tea-Core Dyed)

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    Max Power
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 31 Oct 2010

    My pleasure. I still want to see a ihj35 that has been worn hard for years. I'm sure it will look fantastic.

    @elclintor:

    > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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      Wlemon
      Haraki san Expert
      Joined: 1 Sept 2018

      Man. The quality of this jacket is out of this world. The leather and it’s smell is the same — maybe even better — than Shinki. The fit is spot on. I was worried about the arm length, but it doesn’t seem too much of an issue. In all, the jacket feels bespoke. If I thought my Iron Heart problem was bad before I discovered their leather, I don’t want to know what’s next.  😉

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        Giles
        IHUK Crew
        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

        @Wlemon:

        maybe even better — than Shinki.

        I've been saying this for years, people look at me like I'm a fucking moron that I dare even think that, let alone say it….

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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          Chap
          見習いボス
          Joined: 24 May 2016

          Hell yes… that fit is really top-notch... and it suits you perfectly

          God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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            Chap
            見習いボス
            Joined: 24 May 2016

            @Giles:

            @Wlemon:

            maybe even better — than Shinki.

            I've been saying this for years, people look at me like I'm a fucking moron that I dare even think that, let alone say it….

            Would like to hear what @Max Power thinks… I have four different Japan made leather jackets from three makers... 2 FCL, TFH and IH. All four used hides are different I don’t know wether one of those makers uses leather from Shinki tannery, but I just can say I like them all and I really can’t say that one of them is better then the others... just different

            God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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              Wlemon
              Haraki san Expert
              Joined: 1 Sept 2018

              I've been saying this for years, people look at me like I'm a fucking moron that I dare even think that, let alone say it….

              I think certain brands get a reputation and that reputation gets thrown about, especially when folks don't know much about the topic. For example, I don't know much about leather and leather jackets. But I've heard that Shinki is among the best, and if I tell folks they are the best, few will argue with me. Basically, I'm bullshitting my way through a conversation. Since this tannery doesn't have a "name," it doesn't get passed around the same way on the internet, which is a shame because it is so damn nice. What's even more galling is the fact that this jacket would cost 500 USD or more if it used Shinki (I image, based on Himel and Buco's pricing) In short, this leather is amazing, so is the fit and construction.

              last edited by 8 Mar 2021, 20:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                Appfaff
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 11 Oct 2013

                The 35 looks amazing Will!!

                I’m contemplating a downsized 35 as my spring jacket..

                Perhaps the Perforated one is more my suit?

                Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                last edited by 9 Mar 2021, 03:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  Wlemon
                  Haraki san Expert
                  Joined: 1 Sept 2018

                  It really is an amazing jacket. It's also not too warm. It was 70F in LA today and it was fine to wear. Not sure if the perforated cafe is still in production, but I can't imagine this not working for you or anyone.

                  last edited by 9 Mar 2021, 04:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Max Power
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 31 Oct 2010

                    @Wlemon congrats to an awesome fit, wear it in good health!

                    @Chap I find it difficult to compare my Schott 519, Ihj35, Flat Head DPocket, FCl Leon 2mm and the Simmons Bilt. All have a unique and different character, the leathers also are very different. For example you'd think that the (I think) drum dyed steer hide of the Schott can't compete, but when I wear it I feel like it's an awesome and well aged jacket. Actually I think that every one of the jackets feels awesome when I wear it. In terms of just the leather I would say however that out of the box the flat Head is my favorite and I think it actually is shinki. It smelled the nicest, was very smooth and shiny yet you could already tell that there is a hidden structure waiting to give a great patina. The fcl looked flat and not as interesting by far when New, but now the patina is my favorite of all them. The ihj 35 has kept a lot of the shine and feels thicker and heavier than the shinki fh which is the same weight.

                    So you see it's hard to choose a favorite or even compare them. Regarding the weight, smell and patina I think I'd choose the flat Head or maybe a fcl 1.3mm which I don't own yet.

                    @elclintor:

                    > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

                    last edited by 9 Mar 2021, 04:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Wlemon
                      Haraki san Expert
                      Joined: 1 Sept 2018

                      Coolest dad at the park

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                        Chap
                        見習いボス
                        Joined: 24 May 2016

                        Oh yesss…  😎 @Wlemon

                        God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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                          Chap
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 24 May 2016

                          Must have snap cover pimp

                          God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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                            Chap
                            見習いボス
                            Joined: 24 May 2016

                            God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

                            last edited by 9 Mar 2021, 18:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              T.J.
                              Joined: 10 Apr 2015

                              Hi @Chap is that a Size XL?
                              I think we are both the same Size..

                              last edited by 9 Mar 2021, 18:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Wlemon
                                Haraki san Expert
                                Joined: 1 Sept 2018

                                Gotta pimp this one @Chap

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                                  Chap
                                  見習いボス
                                  Joined: 24 May 2016

                                  @thomas01:

                                  Hi @Chap is that a Size XL?
                                  I think we are both the same Size..

                                  Not sure… tag size is 40 @Giles ?

                                  God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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                                    Giles
                                    IHUK Crew
                                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                    40 is L

                                    36 - S
                                    38 - M
                                    40 - L
                                    42 - XL
                                    etc….

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                      Chap
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 24 May 2016

                                      Saw it… excellent choice @Wlemon  😉

                                      God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

                                      last edited by 9 Mar 2021, 18:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Chap
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 24 May 2016

                                        @Giles:

                                        40 is L

                                        36 - S
                                        38 - M
                                        40 - L
                                        42 - XL
                                        etc….

                                        Thx

                                        God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

                                        last edited by 9 Mar 2021, 18:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          BrianA
                                          Haraki san Prodigy
                                          Joined: 19 Nov 2020

                                          Wow @Wlemon !  Looks great on ya!

                                          How are you getting on with it given the lack of pockets?

                                          last edited by 9 Mar 2021, 21:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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