Osaka, Japan · Est. 1997
Samurai
Samurai Jeans, founded in Osaka by Toru Nogami, is famed for extremely heavyweight selvedge denim and uncompromising Japanese craftsmanship, ranking among the pioneers of Japan's raw denim movement.
HQ
Osaka, Japan
Founded
1997
Stockists
10 stores
Price range
$195 - $565
Profile
Samurai is a selvedge denim brand based in Osaka, Japan, founded in 1997. We track 166 listings across 95 models: 15 to 21oz, typically 17oz; mostly straight, slim straight and relaxed tapered cuts; unsanforized throughout.
Prices run from $195 to $565, typically $389. 15 US stores carry it (CA, NY, CO and more). 6 of 18 tracked listings had a verified price drop in the last 90 days (33% vs 3% site-wide).
Written from this brand's tracked listings, extracted specs and daily price snapshots.
At a glance
Price
from $195, typically $389
101 priced listings
Raw vs washed
11 raw, 37 washed
Sanforization
0 sanforized, 22 unsanforized
Common fits
Documented fades
1 public fade log
Computed from what merchants state in their own listings, never inferred. Compare with other brands
Lineup
Samurai models we track
| Model | Weight | Fit | Retailers | Price | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S0520XX 15oz Relaxed Tapered | 15oz | Relaxed Tapered | 5 | $335 - $385 | In stock |
| S3000XX15oz-SH Seigaiha Wide Straight Fit | 15oz | Straight | 5 | $400 | In stock |
| S310XX-WASHI Super Wide Fit Washi Denim | 15oz | Relaxed Straight | 5 | $400 | In stock |
| S710SC-KI Mid Rise Slim Straight | 18oz | Slim Straight | 5 | $355 - $392 | In stock |
| S0510XX-BOB Aoki Tachikage 15oz- Black-on-Blue 510 model | 15oz | Straight | 4 | $446 - $481 | In stock |
| S211AX Natural Indigo Relax Tapered | 18oz | Relaxed Tapered | 4 | $442 - $445 | In stock |
| Samurai 15oz Kanoko Brown Denim [S0150BRX] | 15oz | Straight | 4 | $445 - $495 | In stock |
| Samurai S500AX 18oz "AI Plus" Straight cut | 18oz | Relaxed Tapered | 4 | $389 - $465 | In stock |
| S211VX "Benkei" 17oz Relaxed Tapered Selvedge Denim | 17oz | Relaxed Tapered | 3 | $295 - $365 | In stock |
| S3100VX "Zero Plus" 17oz Selvedge Denim - Relaxed Straight Fit | - | - | 3 | $365 | In stock |
| S5100VX 17oz Zero+ Bushido Indigo - High Straight | 17oz | Relaxed Tapered | 3 | $355 - $365 | In stock |
| S510HXII "Samurai Cotton GL3" 15.8oz Selvedge Denim - Regular Straight Fit | 15.8oz | Straight | 3 | $377 - $415 | In stock |
83 more models in the catalog below.
Prices
What Samurai costs
Stockists
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Catalog
Recent products
S0710XX - 15oz Limited "Washi" Selvedge Denim - Slim Straight
The S0710XX “Washi” denim from Samurai is built around an unconventional materia...
Samurai S0510XX-BOB Aoki Tachikage Regular Straight - 15oz Black-on-Blue Denim
A deceptively complex fabric, Samurai's new Black-on-Blue denim appears like sta...
Samurai S210XJ17oz-26U Year of the Horse Model - 17oz Straight Fit
The newest addition to Samurai's yearly Chinese zodiac series, the Year of the H...
S526XX17ozL-25th - 17oz "Sasaki Kojiro" Slubby Left Hand Twill Selvedge Denim - Straight
Samurai is the first brand we've seen to celebrate an anniversary for 2 years! W...
S510XX25oz-SP "Extra Heavy" 25oz Selvedge Denim - Regular Straight Fit
Details Sizing Brand Info Samurai's heaviest denim to date, the brand's 25oz sel...
S0150GNX - 17oz Uguisu Denim - Regular Straight
The Uguisu denim is one of the most unique fabrics Samurai has ever produced. Th...
S0710XX "Otokogi" 15oz Selvedge Denim - Slim Straight Fit
Details Sizing Brand Info Samurai's Otokogi fabric features short-staple, Americ...
S510HXII 15oz Samurai Cotton GL3 Indigo - Regular Straight
Specs Straight Tapered Fit Mid-high Rise, Roomy Seat, Broad Thigh, Tapered Leg w...
S710XX17oz-SLB - 17oz "Murakumo" Slub Selvedge Jeans - Slim Straight
The S710XX17oz-SLB “Murakumo” is Samurai’s most expressive take on their iconic ...
S0520XX - 15oz 'Otokogi' Selvedge Denim - Relaxed Taper OW
Crafted with precision from 15oz Otokogi denim woven from 100% Texas cotton, the...
SCDB22-HC - Hickory Selvedge Messenger Bag - Indigo
Samurai - SCDB22-DC - Hickory Selvedge Messenger Bag - Indigo We can't help ours...
Samurai S510HXII Selvedge Denim Regular Straight - 15.8oz Samurai Cotton GL3
Samurai's S510 is a straight fit that's not too baggy, with a medium-high rise a...
S3000XX17oz-SDS - 17oz "Murasame" Rain Slub Selvedge Jeans - Relaxed Straight
The S3000XX17oz-SDS “Murasame” is Samurai’s latest relaxed straight fit, constru...
Samurai - S5000VXⅡ 17oz 零(ZERO) Model Slim Straight
Core jeans S5000VXⅡ jeans Color: Indigo Size: 28-36, 38, 40 (length 36 inches) S...
S0150BRX "Kanoko" 15oz Brown Selvedge Denim - Regular Straight Fit
Details Sizing Brand Info Translated to “fawn” or "baby deer" Samurai's Kanoko s...
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Samurai "Benkei" 17oz Selvedge Denim - Relaxed Tapered Fit [S211VX]
Samurai original 17oz selvedge denim Original yarn blended rough American cotton...
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