Samurai Jeans

[Finn666]

@ALEX1976:

samurai…shit Quality!

it was all my fault, since I'm a deferent kinda beast (check the sig.)…so please don't blame samurai and/or their construction and quality! cuz they do know their shit pretty well if you ask me!

[Chris]

Based on my experience with the single pair of Samurai jeans that I own, the only construction "quality" shortcoming is in the aesthetic decision to use all cotton constructional thread, rather than poly cotton, like IH does.  As a result, stitches don't last as long on Samurai jeans, but that's the way the company wants them.  That's not a lack of quality, just a different perspective on how jeans should age.

[Finn666]

nothing more to add buddy!…

[georgeel]

You are right, but look at the seams of this pocket after only a couple of weeks of worn…
Same seams on my 666Sod, after a year of hard worn, are still strong as new!

[Finn666]

that's the cotton thread they use!…same on my S0500XX...that's them though!

[georgeel]

… and the top button of my S0110XJ (amazing jeans, however) has broken after 1 month!

[FurattoHeddo]

@Chris:

That's not a lack of quality, just a different perspective on how jeans should age.

Exactly!

[Blackheart]

I have two pairs of Samurai jeans and have no problems with them as of yet but I do agree that the
cotton thread is a bit weak…Especially for the 23 and 27 oz. denim which I own.
After a second wash on my 27's the thread is fuzzy and thin looking, no buttons problems though.

[kit99bar]

a scholar and a gentleman!  I must have both Sams and Irons!

@Chris:

Based on my experience with the single pair of Samurai jeans that I own, the only construction "quality" shortcoming is in the aesthetic decision to use all cotton constructional thread, rather than poly cotton, like IH does.  As a result, stitches don't last as long on Samurai jeans, but that's the way the company wants them.  That's not a lack of quality, just a different perspective on how jeans should age.

[Seul]

I did, however, had a bad experience with my Samurai 710xx Black Knights… They seemed to have been constructed rather poorly, as I remember other people complaining about it as well... Sold them after a couple of months so no idea whether they held up, though... I told the buyer about the issues, of course!..

[Omega Man]

Hey Seul, what was the issue with the Black Knights, if you don't mind me asking?

[bagley920]

Let's face it, not everyone can make jawns as unfuckwithable as Iron Heart! End of story!

[Seul]

@Omega:

Hey Seul, what was the issue with the Black Knights, if you don't mind me asking?

Lots of different threads coming undone, and there were problems with the hem, and so forth…

[elclintor]

Been wearing some sammies for the past few weeks..

These are gonna be my Spring/Summer pair.

S0500XX

[Giles]

El does Jestre…...

[thomasnunnally]

It does have that ominous look to it doesn't it!!

[Seul]

elclintor doesn't look as menacing, though… I mean, he looks good, don't get me wrong, but doesn't give me that "I AM ABOUT TO BE CHOPPED INTO BITS SMALLER THAN PEAS BY THIS LUNATIC STARING AT ME" vibe...

[Finn666]

that seul…

long time no see clint. great to read/see you again matey!...

[Guest]

I have been a lurker on this thread for some time, but recent comments have compelled me to post. My first serious foray into Jap denim was IH 634 S/R. I loved the fit, details and construction; however, I didn't like the poly thread: it annoyed me aesthetically and I didn't like the feel. In fact it irritated me! It was a factor that prompted me to investigate Samurai. Let me add though that I do own other IH products, which are very beautifully made.

[madmonday]

glad you joined up JVF & posted your thoughts