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The Blade Moleskin - Coyote

$298.00

Classic fit, medium crop. Made with 100% Cotton Moleskin fabric trucker jacket. Hand warmer pockets, pleated front, and triple stitched seams. Made in USA.

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Description

Bold and ready to be worn, the Blade denim jacket is inspired by your traditional denim jacket silhouette (Our inspiration were the 1930’s era denim jackets) with our added twist of comfort. The Blade is a timeless piece that will pair great with our Axe Chino or selvedge denim jeans.

Moleskin has its earliest origins in medieval Europe, where the fabric was first made to be used by farmers and hunters who needed clothing that was comfortable, warm, durable, and wind resistant. Moleskin has been used periodically ever since, most notably in the French Army jackets of the 40’s and 50’s, and in shirts and jackets in the 70’s. Moleskin is a fabric that is rarely seen today and is not widely available.  We wanted to bring back this fabric which is highly sought after by vintage collectors. We were not satisfied by merely reproducing this vintage material, so in true Kato form, we made a few subtle adjustments to further improve durability, comfort, and finish. The thread count and density of the fabric was increased to improve durability. This higher tension also gives the finish of the Moleskin a deeper luster that will enhance the unique aging qualities of this jacket. This is a piece we have taken from the past to the present and made to last long into the future.

 


Fit & Size

Model is 6' and wearing a size M.

Returns

If you are not satisfied with your purchase, You may return or exchange the items within 21 days from the date the order is shipped out.

Once your order with the hemming request is brought to our tailor, the order will not be refundable.

Denim wash and linen spray are not eligible for return or exchange.

International orders (outside from the US) are not eligible for returns or exchanges.

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Customer Reviews

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Anonymous
Great jacket but fits a size smaller than the denim blade

So to summarize this jacket is really great - the material looks really unique compared to most of my other jackets and the color gives it a vintage look. For me, the sizing is an issue. This jacket fits like a size smaller than other blade jackets. If you have a Blade denim jacket and prefer some room to move around, try a size up from your normal size, in my opinion. I actually bought this moleskin jacket once years ago in my normal kato size (Large for ripper/blade/anvil jackets) and it fit almost like a medium, but I kept it thinking it might stretch out over time. The moleskin doesn’t stretch with wear that much though, so it mostly sat in my closet. For various reasons I decided to try order the XL, and the XL of this moleskin jacket basically fits exactly like the L denim Indigo Raw Blade on me, just the moleskin is a bit roomier in the midsection than the indigo raw one size smaller. Personally I think the sizing should be more universal across the jackets, but it’s also my fault for not exchanging in the beginning or emailing kato to ask about the stretch. I hope this helps someone in the future to avoid my (expensive) mistake. Great piece otherwise.

We appreciate your feedback and are glad that you like the unique material and vintage look of the jacket. We apologize for any inconvenience with the sizing and recommend sizing up for a more comfortable fit. We will definitely take your suggestions into consideration for future productions. Thank you again for your support! -Kato Team

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B Y.
Great Jacket Hampered by Poor Fit / Pattern

The overall design, quality, and construction of the jacket is great, the color is excellent. I saw the photos and fell in love with it after a long search for a similar jacket.

My read on the issue is that unfortunately, the shoulders are designed in such a way that they seem unusually wide for the size relative to comparable jackets, like Flint and Tinder, Rogue Territory, Freenote Cloth, or Levi's. The result is unless you are particularly broad-shouldered relative to other aspects of your body, the shoulder will overhang your natural shoulder meaning the jacket sleeve will bind at the shoulder joint when you try to raise your arms to the side or forward; if you've ever tried on a slim dress shirt where the shoulder was too wide, you might be familiar with this. Crossing your arms or giving a hug was impossible. However, upon using one hand to artificially pull the jacket shoulder in slightly, the issue was resolved. I had tried a Small and Medium, and neither really solved the issue since even the Small has a wider shoulder than a Medium in other brands.

Arms down, at my side, the jacket was great, but that's just not good enough for a jacket that I want to wear everywhere and actually do things in. Unfortunately, had to return and am back on the hunt for a better fit.

Hi B

We truly appreciate your detailed feedback. This will be reviewed by our designer.

Best regards,

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D.I.
Incredible

More fashion over function because you can’t raise your arms very high due to no stretch, but it has the most incredible fit, color and texture of any jacket I own, and I own a lot.

Thank you for your feedback, Daren! We are so glad you like our jacket.
-Kato Team

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SHAWN W.
Amazing Jacket!

I’ve always wanted a denim jacket, but have never found one that felt right. The material on this jacket and the unique stitching make this one of a kind. Can’t wait to see how it wears for years and years.

Hi Shawn, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!
We're happy our Blade Jacket is working out for you.
-Kato Team

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Charles H.
Dripping with Style, Color, and Craft

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Thank you for the 5-Star rating, Charles, we appreciate it!
-Kato Team

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