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Browse all Naked & Famous jeans →Higonokami Pocket Knife - Japanese Indigo Rope Dyed Selvedge Denim
The verdict
Fit
Fit specifics are unclear from the name alone, but the Higonokami line typically runs true to size with a standard modern taper. Size up a half if you prefer an extra-relaxed opening.
Quality
Japanese rope-dyed indigo with selvedge edge is solid construction for the brand. At 178 USD, the quality reflects typical Naked & Famous durability — well-made denim that will fade gradually.
Is the price fair?
Fair for the category. Mid-tier pricing for genuine selvedge denim with a Japanese supply chain is realistic; you're paying for the process and brand heritage, not brand tax.
Best for
Denim shoppers who want real selvedge construction and Japanese dyeing heritage without the premium-line jump to 230+ USD.
Care
Cold soak before first wear to set the indigo; wash infrequently and inside-out to preserve color depth.
What owners report about Naked & Famous jeans
Owners treat the line as a first stop for Japanese selvedge: reviewers report solid construction, an unusually wide rotation of fabrics from Japanese mills, and fast, high-contrast fades at prices roughly in the 130 to 230 dollar band. Recurring criticisms are vanity sizing (one reviewer measured a tagged 31 as a true 33), fabric that stretches out considerably between washes, indigo bleed when pairs are new, and occasional loose threads showing up within the first couple of months.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently say the line delivers Japanese selvedge fabric variety and strong fades at a lower price than most raw denim they compare.
- Watch out for
- Vanity sizing plus noticeable stretch between washes make first-purchase fit tricky, and new pairs bleed indigo; some owners also report loose threads early on.
- Sizing
- Sources say tagged sizes run big and the denim stretches with wear, so go by actual measurements rather than the tag; several cuts also come with very long inseams that owners plan to hem.
About Naked & Famous's jeans line as a whole. Sources: Review: Are Naked & Famous's Left Hand Twill Jeans the Best Budget Selvedge? | Stridewise · Naked and Famous Review - Must Read This Before Buying | Honest Brand Reviews · Naked & Famous Natural Selvedge Skinny Guy - Denim Review | Heddels
