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    • goosehdG
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      @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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        @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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        • goosehdG
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          🙂 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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            I leave on Sept.28th.

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            • goosehdG
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              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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              • chrisjohnnickC
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                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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                  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
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                    Damn.  That sounds like quite a trip.

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

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

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                          .      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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                          • AnesthetistA
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                            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.

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                            • goosehdG
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                              I haven't driven 64 in a few years…thanks for brining back a few memories.  🙂

                              "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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                              • NikN
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                                Picked this up used online, chain stitch looks similar to a shirt from 2013, is this likely from around that time?

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                                  Looks like a version of the ihsh-83 to me. Chain stitch instead of the patch. Probably JP only release.

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                                  • GilesG
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                                    Picked this up used online, chain stitch looks similar to a shirt from 2013, is this likely from around that time?

                                    About 10 years ago, we bought a few over but not many….

                                    "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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                                    • Filthy2123ozjunkieF
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                                      @Nkwkfld atsa nice one 🤌

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                                      • louisboscoL
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                                        is there anyone that lives in France or Germany tell me if I need a mask indoors and/or outdoors?

                                        specifically, Paris and cologne.

                                        sorry if it's a little late, an hour before I head to the airport…

                                        "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                        • TwistlockT
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                                          For Germany, you do need a mask (FFP2) in public transport or going to a doctor/hospital.

                                          Gesendet von meinem SM-A536B mit Tapatalk

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                                          • louisboscoL
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                                            @Twistlock:

                                            For Germany, you do need a mask (FFP2) in public transport or going to a doctor/hospital.

                                            Gesendet von meinem SM-A536B mit Tapatalk

                                            @Twistlock Thanks! that's a lifesaver! I'll pack one with me! appreciate the speedy response!

                                            "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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