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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

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

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    • WlemonW
      Wlemon
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      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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      • GilesG
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        @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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        • ChapC
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          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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          • ChapC
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            @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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            • WlemonW
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              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.

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              • AppfaffA
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                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

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                • WlemonW
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                  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.

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                  • Max PowerM
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                    @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…

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                    • WlemonW
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                      Coolest dad at the park

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

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                              • WlemonW
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                                Gotta pimp this one @Chap

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                                • ChapC
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                                  @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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                                  • GilesG
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                                    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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                                    • ChapC
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                                      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

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                                      • ChapC
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                                        @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

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                                        • B
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                                          Wow @Wlemon !  Looks great on ya!

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

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                                          • WlemonW
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                                            Man. Is my love of pockets that clear on here?  😃

                                            It’s not much of an issue now. I have the campus jacket, and because of the pocket placement/size I don’t use them. In a way, it has trained me to not “rely” on hand warmer pockets. Also, I like the look on this particular jacket without them. The gun pockets are nice for carrying things.

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