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HIROSHI KATO

The Needle Skinny - Indigo Raw 14oz Selvedge

$228.00

Our premium denim is inspired by the classic vintage blue jean. Our Premium Japanese 4-Way Stretch Selvedge denim story starts in Japan where our fabric is developed at one of the oldest denim mills. We blend a unique 4 way stretch material with selvedge denim to create a specific amount of stretch and comfort you wouldn’t typically get with selvedge denim. This 360 degree of stretch gives the wearer comfort from every angle no matter what they are doing.

Our 4-Way Stretch selvedge fabric is weaved using vintage shuttle looms. Rolls of denim fabric are then brought into our workshop in Los Angeles where each pair goes through a 60 to 90 day process of cut, sew, washing and testing. With 4 fits available in multiple weights (see fit guide) and washes, the style options are endless.

The Needle skinny fits smaller than our the Pen slim fit.

• Skinny fit

• Indigo raw 14oz

• 96%COTTON 4%POLYURETHANE

• Made in USA

• 4-Way stretch selvedge denim

• Model is 6'2" and wearing a size 33.

Find the right fit for you with our

Size:
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31
32
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Crafted with intention, our denim is made using premium Japanese 4-way stretch selvedge in our Los Angeles workshop. Our denim goes through a time consuming 50 day process from start to finish to ensure the highest of quality. Built using only the best available hardware with traditional machines and techniques, you are getting a true vintage inspired piece with a modern upgrade of comfort.

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unique selvedge id
4-way stretch
premium Japanese selvedge denim
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made in usa
ykk & premium hardware
vintage inspired

Customer Reviews

Based on 14 reviews
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Mat Orchard
Made to measure wouldn’t fit better

After just receiving the indigo raw 14oz, I thought I’d leave a quick review. This is the 5th pair of HK jeans I’ve purchased, yes I obviously love them. The needle fits my 6’1, 175lb frame absolutely perfectly. Not skin tight, just nicely fitted from waist, through the leg to leg opening. If I were to have a pair of jeans made to measure, they wouldn’t fit as well. Simply perfection.
Love the raw denim that HK crafts their jeans from. This 52 yr old, bit of a denim nerd has bought plenty of raw denim over the years from the big name Japanese brands, you know the ones! Yes, these are raw denim but not cardboard stiff that need months of break in. These are comfortable right out of the box. Usual tasteful and subtle details apply to these jeans, from the rivets, YKK zipper and perfect stitching throughout. Tangerine/orange selvedge and coin pocket trim is the cherry on top of a well designed, beautifully crafted pair of quality jeans. Don’t plan on buying any other brand, ever. Hope you guys stick around for a long time to come and continue to produce the best jeans I’ve ever worn.
THANKYOU.

PS Shipping is fast, on time, packaging is lovely too!

Thank you, Mat, for taking the time to write a review for The Needle Skinny - Indigo Raw 14oz Selvedge. We're thrilled that you're pleased with your purchase and we appreciate your feedback.
-Kato Team

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Edward
Great jeans

Great style and weight. I like the fabric. I though there might be a bit more stretch to them but will exchange for the next size up

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Edward! If you have issues with sizing please don't hesitate to reach out to our customer service team.
-Kato Team

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Keith Klein
Great

Fit is great if you are slim. Fabric is beautiful. Can't wait until they re-stock faded 14oz denim in the Needle cut. I'm 5'8" and about 155lbs. Size 31 fits very nice.

Thanks for the review, Keith! We're glad to hear that you're happy with the fit and the fabric.
-Kato Team

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Scott Pickett
Great Jeans

This is my fourth pair of Kato jeans. Obviously, I like these jeans or I wouldn't keep buying them. For once, I've found a jean that fits. I highly recommend Kato to anyone who is exploring purchasing a new pair of jeans.

Thank you for your recommending our jeans, and also taking the time to leave us a review, we appreciate it. We hope you continue enjoying our jeans.
-Kato Team

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Paul Jaussen
14 oz Gold

This is my second pair of Kato jeans, and they won't be my last. I've been buying selvedge denim for over a decade, from many labels, but finding the right fit and weight is always a challenge. I started with a pair of the 10.5 oz in Needle Skinny, which I absolutely adored. Since I love heavy weights, I immediately wanted to move up to the 14 oz, but noticed that the smallest size was a 29, unlike the 10.5 oz, which comes in a 28. However, after comparing the measurements, I realized that much of the difference between the 28 in 10.5 oz and 29 in 14 oz is due to the thickness of the material. There is definitely more room in the 29 14 oz, but marginally so--they wear like a thick, skinny fit pair of jeans. I appreciate having the variety in my wardrobe, too, with one pair a bit closer to a traditional workwear cut than the other, though both still clearly skinny. Finally, the craft details can't be beat: I love the orange selvedge line on the coin pocket, the diagonal belt loop, and the leather patch. These are fantastic jeans.

Hi Paul, thank you for this amazing review and the continued support- we appreciate it!
-Kato Team

Customer Reviews

Based on 14 reviews
86%
(12)
14%
(2)
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Mat Orchard
Made to measure wouldn’t fit better

After just receiving the indigo raw 14oz, I thought I’d leave a quick review. This is the 5th pair of HK jeans I’ve purchased, yes I obviously love them. The needle fits my 6’1, 175lb frame absolutely perfectly. Not skin tight, just nicely fitted from waist, through the leg to leg opening. If I were to have a pair of jeans made to measure, they wouldn’t fit as well. Simply perfection.
Love the raw denim that HK crafts their jeans from. This 52 yr old, bit of a denim nerd has bought plenty of raw denim over the years from the big name Japanese brands, you know the ones! Yes, these are raw denim but not cardboard stiff that need months of break in. These are comfortable right out of the box. Usual tasteful and subtle details apply to these jeans, from the rivets, YKK zipper and perfect stitching throughout. Tangerine/orange selvedge and coin pocket trim is the cherry on top of a well designed, beautifully crafted pair of quality jeans. Don’t plan on buying any other brand, ever. Hope you guys stick around for a long time to come and continue to produce the best jeans I’ve ever worn.
THANKYOU.

PS Shipping is fast, on time, packaging is lovely too!

Thank you, Mat, for taking the time to write a review for The Needle Skinny - Indigo Raw 14oz Selvedge. We're thrilled that you're pleased with your purchase and we appreciate your feedback.
-Kato Team

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Edward
Great jeans

Great style and weight. I like the fabric. I though there might be a bit more stretch to them but will exchange for the next size up

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Edward! If you have issues with sizing please don't hesitate to reach out to our customer service team.
-Kato Team

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Keith Klein
Great

Fit is great if you are slim. Fabric is beautiful. Can't wait until they re-stock faded 14oz denim in the Needle cut. I'm 5'8" and about 155lbs. Size 31 fits very nice.

Thanks for the review, Keith! We're glad to hear that you're happy with the fit and the fabric.
-Kato Team

S
Scott Pickett
Great Jeans

This is my fourth pair of Kato jeans. Obviously, I like these jeans or I wouldn't keep buying them. For once, I've found a jean that fits. I highly recommend Kato to anyone who is exploring purchasing a new pair of jeans.

Thank you for your recommending our jeans, and also taking the time to leave us a review, we appreciate it. We hope you continue enjoying our jeans.
-Kato Team

P
Paul Jaussen
14 oz Gold

This is my second pair of Kato jeans, and they won't be my last. I've been buying selvedge denim for over a decade, from many labels, but finding the right fit and weight is always a challenge. I started with a pair of the 10.5 oz in Needle Skinny, which I absolutely adored. Since I love heavy weights, I immediately wanted to move up to the 14 oz, but noticed that the smallest size was a 29, unlike the 10.5 oz, which comes in a 28. However, after comparing the measurements, I realized that much of the difference between the 28 in 10.5 oz and 29 in 14 oz is due to the thickness of the material. There is definitely more room in the 29 14 oz, but marginally so--they wear like a thick, skinny fit pair of jeans. I appreciate having the variety in my wardrobe, too, with one pair a bit closer to a traditional workwear cut than the other, though both still clearly skinny. Finally, the craft details can't be beat: I love the orange selvedge line on the coin pocket, the diagonal belt loop, and the leather patch. These are fantastic jeans.

Hi Paul, thank you for this amazing review and the continued support- we appreciate it!
-Kato Team

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