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April 12 - PBJ FF
David Shuck
April 12, 2024
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Study the blade with these fresh Yasuda Hamono Japanese steel knives. You’ve tried Japanese denim, now’s your opportunity to continue the obsession with Japanese craftsmanship, via highly functional cutlery. Time to toss that old supermarket knife, and invest in a knife that will grace the knife block/wall mount/knife drawer of your kitchen for years to come. Just like a high quality garment, a high quality knife will last forever and beyond, if you respect it and keep it clean!
Yasuda Hamono crafts their knives in Seki City, Japan, a city known for its storied history of making knives and samurai swords. This selection of knives are heat-treated, hand-sharpened, and prep-kitchen tested for performance and longevity. They’re available in four different styles for the variety of cutting techniques you’re bound to come up against, from vegetable-friendly Nakiri knives, to small cut-centric petty knives, YH has all the deep cuts.
Available for $158-$178 from Kiriko.
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Somewhere along the way, a general misconception was reached that corduroy is a fabric reserved for the fall and winter. In fact, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Just as with denim, canvas, and other pant fabrics, there are thicker corduroy fabrics – generally with wider and chunkier wales – that are meant for colder weather. Just as with those other fabrics, there are light and mid weight versions that are perfectly suited for year round and warmer temperatures.
Take for example, this summer weight ball cap from Post O’Alls. The standard six panel design is built from a lightweight 100% cotton corduroy with a super fine wale. At this level, it has a velvet-esque feel while being far more breathable than that dense textile. It features a barely-noticeable “O” logo embroidered on the front, with a matching “P O” on the back. The fit is adjustable with a nylon band and plastic clasp.
Post O’Alls is studiously dedicated to early twentieth century American workwear. Rather than making stitch-for-stitch reproductions, the Japanese brand incorporates modern features that enhance original designs without disrupting the feel and aesthetic. Corduroy was just as, if not more, prevalent than denim in old school blue collar apparel throughout the year. It has finally made a return to modern menswear’s summer lineup in recent years. So grab this ball cap and try it out for yourself.
Available for $80 from Sun-House.
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The Kerbside & Co. Lot 75E Jeans in Indigo Nep are big and hairy – in the best way possible. These roomy relaxed straight jeans look like a great option to throw into the rotation, if you like comfortable, good-looking jeans that go with basically anything.
These roomy jawns are cut from a 14oz. raw, unwashed neppy denim, milled in Japan. ‘Neps‘ are tiny ends of cotton yarn that have been woven through the surface of the denim to create a snowy, eye-catching texture that you won’t find on your middle-of-the-mall department store jeans. They’re likely to shrink roughly a full size when soaked or washed, so size up accordingly, and enjoy the whole shrink-to-fit process.
These are clearly based on the classic big fit Levi’s 501, from silhouette to details: Metal button fly, rivet reinforced seams, bar tack reinforcements, chainstitched yoke and side seam, beige selvedge ID, cotton pocket bags, and a Nappa leather patch.
Available for $291 from Kerbside & Co.
/ In Partnership with Pay Day /
The Pay Day label was one of the most renowned workwear makers of the early 20th century. Known for their exceptional attention to detail, Pay Day jackets could be found on the backs of railroad engineers and workingmen of all stripes.
Now, you too can collect a Pay Day. The brand has been resurrected by Cockpit USA for a capsule collection of jackets, shirts, and overalls, all made in USA from deadstock Cone Mills denim.
Get yours starting at $125 at Pay Day.
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/ Fade Friday /
Pure Blue Japan XX-007 (11 Years, Countless Washes)
For this week’s Fade Friday, we are getting a master class on wearing your damn jeans from Rafdal over in Indonesia. Perfecting his Pure Blue Japan XX-007s for the last 11 years, these jeans have given just about all they can. Like, if the ‘end of the toothpaste tube’ was a pair of jeans, you’d be looking at them.
For more than most of us have consistently done anything, Rafdal has been chipping away at the layers of indigo slow and steady. For the first 4 years, this meant simply wearing them every single day. Yup. After that, he loosened the reigns a bit and had them as part of a rotation for the next several years.
As a result of the regiment, the creasing and whiskering are even starting to disappear let alone the thighs, seat, and lower legs which have basically turned bleach white from excessive wear and countless washes. If there was ever a pair that earned its retirement, it’s this pair – which is probably why they now reside in the cupboard, only brought out and worn for special occasions until our guy decides to hang them up for good.
/ Weekly Rundown /
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