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
The Hammer Straight Rain 10.5oz Selvedge by Hiroshi Kato captures the timelessness of vintage blue jeans with a modern twist. Originating from Japan's storied denim mills, this premium piece is crafted with a unique blend of 4-Way Stretch Selvedge denim, ensuring comfort that moves with you in every direction. As it's meticulously woven on traditional shuttle looms, each strand of fabric exudes authenticity. Once crafted, they're fashioned in Hiroshi Kato's Los Angeles workshop, where every pair undergoes a thorough 60 to 90-day process, assuring the utmost quality and finish.
Sporting a straight fit and a deep Rain shade, these jeans are made from a durable composition of 96% cotton and 4% polyurethane. The subtle Indigo wash adds to its charm, making it a versatile addition to any wardrobe. Not just a garment, it's a statement of style and craftsmanship, tailored for those who appreciate the finer details. With a model standing at 6'2" donning a size 32, it's clear this denim is designed for fit, comfort, and lasting appeal.
Specs:
Fit: Straight fit
Material: 96% Cotton, 4% Polyurethane
Weight: Rain 10.5oz Selvedge
Stretch: 4-Way Stretch Selvedge denim
Origin: Made in USA
Wash: Subtle Indigo
Model Details: Model is 6'2" and wearing a size 32.
Shipping & returns
Orders ship within 1–2 business days from Arizona via UPS. Most orders arrive in 3–6 business days.