These charts show garment measurements (laid flat), not body — compare against a pair you own. Six fits, each cut differently: Pen and Needle run slimmest, Barrel and Pail widest.
How it fits: These charts show garment measurements (laid flat), not body — compare against a pair you own. Six fits, each cut differently: Pen and Needle run slimmest, Barrel and Pail widest.
Hiroshi Kato Size Chart
Garment measurements, laid flat · inches
Hiroshi Kato The Pen size chart
ALT SIZE
WAISTBAND (FLAT)
FRONT RISE
THIGH
INSEAM
KNEE
LEG OPENING
28
15"
9"
21 1/2"
34"
15 1/4"
13"
29
15 1/2"
9 1/4"
22"
34"
15 1/2"
13 1/4"
30
16"
9 1/2"
22 1/2"
34"
15 3/4"
13 1/2"
31
16 1/2"
9 3/4"
23"
34"
16"
13 3/4"
32
17"
10"
23 1/2"
34"
16 1/4"
14"
33
17 1/2"
10 1/4"
24"
34"
16 1/2"
14 1/4"
34
18"
10 1/2"
24 1/2"
34"
16 3/4"
14 1/2"
36
19"
11"
25 5/8"
34"
17 1/4"
15"
38
20"
11 1/2"
26 3/4"
34"
17 3/4"
15 1/2"
40
21"
12"
27 7/8"
34"
18 1/4"
16"
the pen · 10 sizes · scroll sideways for every measurement
Hiroshi Kato The Needle size chart
ALT SIZE
WAISTBAND (FLAT)
FRONT RISE
THIGH
INSEAM
KNEE
LEG OPENING
28
14 7/8"
9"
20 3/4"
33"
13 3/4"
12"
29
15 3/8"
9 1/4"
21 1/4"
33"
14"
12 1/4"
30
15 7/8"
9 1/2"
21 3/4"
33"
14 1/4"
12 1/2"
31
16 3/8"
9 3/4"
22 1/4"
33"
14 1/2"
12 3/4"
32
16 7/8"
10"
22 3/4"
33"
14 3/4"
13"
33
17 3/8"
10 1/4"
23 1/4"
33"
15"
13 1/4"
34
17 7/8"
10 1/2"
23 3/4"
33"
15 1/4"
13 1/2"
36
18 7/8"
11"
24 7/8"
33"
15 3/4"
14"
38
19 7/8"
11 1/2"
26"
33"
16 1/4"
14 1/2"
the needle · 9 sizes · scroll sideways for every measurement
Hiroshi Kato The Scissors size chart
ALT SIZE
WAISTBAND (FLAT)
FRONT RISE
THIGH
INSEAM
KNEE
LEG OPENING
28
15 1/4"
10 1/8"
22"
33 3/4"
14 3/8"
12 1/4"
29
15 3/4"
10 3/8"
22 1/2"
33 3/4"
14 5/8"
12 1/2"
30
16 1/4"
10 5/8"
23"
33 3/4"
14 7/8"
12 3/4"
31
16 3/4"
10 7/8"
23 1/2"
33 3/4"
15 1/8"
13"
32
17 1/4"
11 1/8"
24"
33 3/4"
15 3/8"
13 1/4"
33
17 3/4"
11 3/8"
24 1/2"
33 3/4"
15 5/8"
13 1/2"
34
18 1/4"
11 5/8"
25"
33 3/4"
15 7/8"
13 3/4"
36
19 1/4"
12 1/4"
26 1/8"
33 3/4"
16 3/8"
14 1/4"
38
20 1/4"
12 5/8"
27 1/4"
33 3/4"
16 7/8"
14 3/4"
40
21 1/4"
13 1/8"
28 3/8"
33 3/4"
17 3/8"
15 1/4"
the scissors · 10 sizes · scroll sideways for every measurement
Hiroshi Kato The Hammer size chart
ALT SIZE
WAISTBAND (FLAT)
FRONT RISE
THIGH
INSEAM
KNEE
LEG OPENING
28
15 1/8"
9 1/2"
22 3/4"
34"
16 1/2"
15"
29
15 5/8"
9 3/4"
23 1/4"
34"
16 3/4"
15 1/4"
30
16 1/8"
10"
23 3/4"
34"
17"
15 1/2"
31
16 5/8"
10 1/4"
24 1/4"
34"
17 1/4"
15 3/4"
32
17 1/8"
10 1/2"
24 3/4"
34"
17 1/2"
16"
33
17 5/8"
10 3/4"
25 1/4"
34"
17 3/4"
16 1/4"
34
18 1/8"
11"
25 3/4"
34"
18"
16 1/2"
36
19 1/8"
11 1/2"
26 7/8"
34"
18 1/2"
17"
38
20 1/8"
12"
28"
34"
19"
17 1/2"
40
21 1/8"
12 1/2"
29 1/8"
34"
19 1/2"
18"
the hammer · 10 sizes · scroll sideways for every measurement
Hiroshi Kato The Barrel size chart
ALT SIZE
WAISTBAND (FLAT)
FRONT RISE
THIGH
INSEAM
KNEE
LEG OPENING
28
15 3/8"
9 3/4"
24 1/2"
33"
18 3/8"
15 1/2"
29
15 7/8"
10"
25"
33"
18 5/8"
15 3/4"
30
16 3/8"
10 1/4"
25 1/2"
33"
18 7/8"
16"
31
16 7/8"
10 1/2"
26"
33"
19 1/8"
16 1/4"
32
17 3/8"
10 3/4"
26 1/2"
33"
19 3/8"
16 1/2"
33
17 7/8"
11"
27"
33"
19 5/8"
16 3/4"
34
18 3/8"
11 1/4"
27 1/2"
33"
19 7/8"
17"
36
19 3/8"
11 3/4"
28 5/8"
33"
20 3/8"
17 1/2"
38
20 3/8"
12 1/4"
29 3/4"
33"
20 7/8"
18"
40
21 3/8"
12 3/4"
30 7/8"
33"
21 3/8"
18 1/2"
the barrel · 10 sizes · scroll sideways for every measurement
Hiroshi Kato The Pail size chart
ALT SIZE
WAISTBAND (FLAT)
FRONT RISE
THIGH
INSEAM
KNEE
LEG OPENING
28
15 3/8"
11 1/8"
24 1/2"
31 1/2"
18 3/8"
17 1/2"
29
15 7/8"
11 3/8"
25"
31 1/2"
18 5/8"
17 3/4"
30
16 3/8"
11 5/8"
25 1/2"
31 1/2"
18 7/8"
18"
31
16 7/8"
11 7/8"
26"
31 1/2"
19 1/8"
18 1/4"
32
17 3/8"
12 1/8"
26 1/2"
31 1/2"
19 3/8"
18 1/2"
33
17 7/8"
12 3/8"
27"
31 1/2"
19 5/8"
18 3/4"
34
18 3/8"
12 5/8"
27 1/2"
31 1/2"
19 7/8"
19"
36
19 3/8"
13 1/8"
28 5/8"
31 1/2"
20 3/8"
19 1/2"
38
20 3/8"
13 5/8"
29 3/4"
31 1/2"
20 7/8"
20"
40
21 3/8"
14 1/8"
30 7/8"
31 1/2"
21 3/8"
20 1/2"
the pail · 10 sizes · scroll sideways for every measurement
Good to know about Hiroshi Kato sizing
Take your usual size. If you wear a 32, buy the 32.
Their waistband figure is measured flat, so double it. Each pair runs about 2" above the tag.
Raw denim stretches, so the best first fit is snug.
These are Hiroshi Kato’s own measurements, published as-is. Stuck between sizes? Message us and we’ll get you into the right size.
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Description
Designed for those who appreciate the essence of classic denim, The Hammer Straight Natural Slub Indigo jeans bring a vintage touch to modern style. With a medium-rise straight cut and a subtle taper through the leg, these jeans offer a comfortable fit that molds to your body over time. Made from 12.5oz 100% cotton Japanese selvedge denim, they provide a solid structure without any stretch, ensuring durability and long-lasting wear. The button fly features distinctive acid-dyed laurel leaf buttons, while the red leather patch adds a unique pop of color. Ideal for everyday wear or casual outings, these jeans embody the spirit of timeless style and craftsmanship.
Specs List:
Material: 100% Cotton
Fabric: 12.5oz Japanese Selvedge Denim
Fit: Medium-Rise Straight Cut with Slight Taper
Feature: Button Fly with Laurel Leaf Buttons
Detail: Red Leather Patch for Added Style
Finish: Vintage Wash with Slight Distressing
Shipping & returns
Orders ship within 1–2 business days from Arizona via UPS. Most orders arrive in 3–6 business days.