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IHJ-49 - Split Steer Modified Type III Jacket - Black or Brown

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    flannel slut
    Raw and Unwashed
    @Freeman
    Joined: 21 Feb 2022

    @Freeman our wallets wish you guys were not so freaking accommodating. still find it incredible that this is the norm around these parts

    last edited by 6 Feb 2025, 21:41 F 1 Reply Last reply 6 Feb 2025, 21:44 Reply Quote 2
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      Freeman
      IHUK Crew
      @flannel slut
      Joined: 9 Jan 2023

      @flannel-slut HA! We do our best. 🙂

      last edited by 6 Feb 2025, 21:44 S 1 Reply Last reply 6 Feb 2025, 22:03 Reply Quote 1
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        selbstzweck
        Raw and Unwashed
        @Freeman
        Joined: 30 Dec 2024

        @Freeman Seconding @flannel-slut here, you guys go above and beyond! Thanks a lot, will measure a jacket later and shoot a note/order one and leave a request. I think maybe an XL with a slightly larger chest might be perfect...

        last edited by selbstzweck 23 days from now 6 Feb 2025, 22:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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          selbstzweck
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 30 Dec 2024

          Received this yesterday and love it. Beautiful, fits perfect, heavy as fuck. Thanks again to @Freeman @Alex and @Graham for their help.

          Looking back through the thread, is the consensus that this doesn’t need any waterproofing?

          last edited by 13 Feb 2025, 14:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Transporter
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 18 Jan 2024

            I think I mentioned above that the brown jacket, it's lighter color, attracts any sweat or grease like flies on shite. If it bothers you, a mild spraying of something like Saphir Super Invulner can be a decent go-to when you get the new jacket and once a year. But man, this is one awesome and buttery supple heavy jacket.

            last edited by 13 Feb 2025, 16:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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              jschmid
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 19 Mar 2023

              In terms of rugged durability is the horsehide leather rider jacket more or less durable than the split steerhide type III jacket?

              last edited by 16 Feb 2025, 16:34 T 1 Reply Last reply 16 Feb 2025, 21:09 Reply Quote 0
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                Alex
                IHUK Crew
                Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                I don't think there is a tangible difference to their durability

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                  Transporter
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  @jschmid
                  Joined: 18 Jan 2024

                  @jschmid I agree with Alex. These are two rock and roll awesome jackets, but different.

                  The difference I find between the two - beyond the look and vibe - is that the horsehide takes time and wear to conform to your body. Body armor that needs to be broken in and develops quite interestingly in the process. The horsehide repels rain super well. It is not an "insulator" in colder weather, however, unless you have a UHF or warmer base layer underneath. Flexible though, as a t-shirt underneath works great too when the weather warms up.

                  The split steer is supple and super comfortable from the beginning -- and very warm in cold weather. Heavy as shite and substantial. I dig wearing it for the comfort and obviously the look. "Drapes" more with body movement rather than the horsehide that conforms to your body, I find. The split steer seems to me that the cut is overall a flattering cut for a lot of guys' body shapes. Super warm in colder temps, but pretty breathable. It has solid wind resistance, but for rain resistance, best to spray the jacket.

                  They both can take a lickin' and they age completely differently due to the hide difference. My brown split steer is a super comfortable patina monster that collects your life experience quickly, while the tea-core horsehide is an armor that develops a beehive of cool honeycombs that tea-core with extended wear.

                  What they have in common is that, with either, high probability that you can make it out of the kitchen of an angry, cleaver-wielding wife situation relatively unscathed. 😲

                  last edited by Transporter 16 Feb 2025, 21:09 J 1 Reply Last reply 16 Feb 2025, 22:09 Reply Quote 7
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                    jschmid
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    @Transporter
                    Joined: 19 Mar 2023

                    @Transporter amazing summary! The split steer being warmer is a nice benefit over the horsehide. Thanks!

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                      coughpls
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 20 Sept 2024

                      Newbie here. I currently have an IHM-37 in XXL .. looking at the specs of the jacket vs the ihj-49 they look similar .. is that a good proxy to use when sizing the ihj-49? ie. I should be looking at a XXL in ihj-49? Thx

                      last edited by 3 Mar 2025, 14:20 M 1 Reply Last reply 3 Mar 2025, 14:30 Reply Quote 0
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                        mapotofu
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        @coughpls
                        Joined: 10 Jan 2023

                        @coughpls Reviewing the measurements are probably your best bet to make sure on things like sleeve length but I do wear both IHJ-49 in black split steer and IHM-37-ODG oiled N1 in the same size L.

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                          coughpls
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 20 Sept 2024

                          @mapotofu thank you for the quick reply!

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                            goosehd
                            Mod Squad
                            @coughpls
                            Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                            @coughpls Going to echo the above advice: Please measure your current jacket after watching this video
                            https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum//post/5664

                            and compare those measurements to the ones listed for the IHJ-49. Take note of any measurements that are important to you and see what works and what doesn’t. If something is off, you can always email the guys at IHUK (shop@ironeheart.co.uk) and ask for additional help.

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

                            last edited by 3 Mar 2025, 15:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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