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This first but certainly not the last samurai armor set in the Iron Mountain Armory Daimyo Class features a handcrafted 32 ken suji-bachi kabuto with so-fukurin (32 plate helmet with brass edging). The ni-mai do (2 section cuirass) features ita-mono and nami-gata (wave pattern) plating, laced together using sugake odoshi .
- Makie Do Kachi Samurai Armor
Maki Do Samurai Armor is crafted by our apprentice...
- Okegawa Iro-Iro Kachi Samurai Armor
Okegawa Iro-Iro Kachi Samurai Armor is a “multi-colored”...
- Nimaido Kachi Samurai Armor
Ni-Mai Do became one of the most common armor designs used...
- Okegawa Gashira Samurai Armor
Okegawa Gashira Samurai Armor is our first and more popular...
- Shinku Akuma Kachi Samurai Armor
The Shinku Akuma Kachi were low ranking infantry samurai...
- Tanko Kachi Samurai Armor
Tanko Armor was the first style of iron armor that appeared...
- Makie Do Kachi Samurai Armor
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- Kamakura Period
- Azuchi-Momoyama Period
- Japanese Heraldry
- Ornamentation
Japanese armor contained leather, iron, steel, wool, cotton, and sometimes silk in its construction; despite popular perceptions, wood and bamboo were not used for Japanese armor. Ornaments could be made of precious metals like gold. The building blocks of samurai armor were the kozane, lacquered iron and leather scales of various sizes. These scal...
This was the time during which the samurai caste had taken control of the government. The o-yoroi remained somewhat prevalent in the Kamakura period. However, the older style of armor was popular only with high-ranking and wealthy samurai. For others, the armor of choice was the do-maru. The do-maru was a more compact, lighter version of o-yoroi. W...
The Azuchi-Momoyama period began when Oda Nobunaga captured Kyoto. He had changed the model of Japanese warfare: instead of elite warriors equipped with traditional weapons, Nobunaga’s forces consisted of ashigaru peasant levies. These units fought under the command of more traditional samurai. The ashigaru wore little if any armor, but were equipp...
An aspect of samurai armor we’ve not discussed yet is the mon, or clan heraldry. The motifs could be abstract patterns, simple shapes, or representations of nature like flowers, or they could be kanjirepresenting a motto. The color isn’t important. Samurai in battle would wear a banner with their lord’s crest on it, attached to the back of their ar...
Most of the ornamentation on samurai armor was on the helmet. The most common type was the maedate, a crest attached to the front of the kabuto. Common shapes included crescent moon designs, horns (these were almost ubiquitous), and antlers. The more ornate designs were found on armor commissioned by wealthy samurai. Edo-period decorative armor fea...
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Dec 5, 2023 · Discussions of The Last Samurai often focus on the obvious incongruity of a movie where Tom Cruise dons samurai armor to become the steward of traditional Japanese culture. The picture of Cruise ...
A man wearing Samurai armor and jinbaori (sleeveless jacket) turns around, 2019. Scholars agree that Japanese armour first appeared in the 4th century, with the discovery of the cuirass and basic helmets in graves. During the Heian period (794-1185), the unique Japanese samurai armour ō-yoroi and dō-maru appeared.
This Last Samurai armor suit includes the entire set as seen, including the storage / display box and display stand. The Yoroi Hitatare (Under Armor Clothing), is sold separately. The highly skilled katchû-shi (samurai armorers) have made it possible for you to own your own Nathan Algren, Last Samurai Armor set. They will be honored to craft ...
- Taisho Samurai Armor (High Quality)
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Sep 25, 2023 · The last samurai armor showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of ancient Japan. The intricate designs, decorative elements, and attention to detail demonstrate the high level of skill possessed by the armor’s creators. The armor’s beauty goes beyond its functional purpose and is considered a work of art in its own ...
Premise. Like many people interested in Japanese armor, my journey started with the 2003 film The Last Samurai starring Tom Cruise. The movie depicts an American Civil War veteran mentally and physically suffering after a career of warfare. Without giving too much away, he goes on a journey of self discovery and healing while living with the ...
