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Takeda Shingen Kabuto by Iron Mountain Armory

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Gashira menpo Options by Iron Mountain Armory

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Takeda Shingen Kabuto
Gashira Class

Name: Takeda Shingen Kabuto Gashira Class
Brand: Kabuto (Samurai Helmet)
SKU: HB4G
Availability: InStock

Original price was: $849.00.Current price is: $749.00. $749.00

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Click ? for option details

Each option has a ? next to it. Click or Tap the ? to show a summarized explanation of the option. For full explanations please click the "ORDER OPTIONS EXPLAINED" link at the bottom left of the page.

*Crest Options

Select to change, customize or remove the front crest (maedate) on the helmet. You can select a standard brass mon (symbol), your own custom mon / logo or a wooden or brass design. Please reference our "Order Options Explained" page for more details and reference. Crest (Maedate) Example by Iron Mountain Armory

(Click through the product images to see different Standard Mon Options and referenced number.)

*Number of Plates

This option is available for Suji-Bachi Style Helmets, and allows you to chose how many plates are used to craft the “bowl” section of your helmet. The Standard Option is “Simulated” which means the helmet bowl will be crafted from a single sheet of steel and made to look like it is crafted from several pieces.

*Shikoro / Tare Plate Style

Select the style of Shikoro and Tare plating you would like for your kabuto and menpo

*Kabuto Color

Select the Color & Finish for your kabuto (top section of helmet).
Kabuto Color Options by Iron Mountain Armory

(Click through the product images to see details of different Paint Options.)

*Shikoro Color

Select the Color & Finish for your Shikoro (Neck Guard). (You can change the BOTTOM PLATE using "Advanced Custom Options" below.)

*Main Lace Color

Select the Main Lace Color (odoshi) you would like for your Shikoro (neck) and Tare (throat) guard to be. (You can customize your lace patterns by using the "Advanced Custom Options" below.)

*Temper Armor Plates

Select to Heat Temper your steel armor plates to Add more toughness. Your armor will be heated to 700 degrees, making it more resilient and less likely to dent or break upon hard impacts. Best for Martial Arts Training, LARP & SCA Sports.

*Mockup (Picture Simulation)

Select to receive a Digital Picture Mockup (Simulation) of your order. We will email you a Mockup for your review before we start crafting your item. You can Approve or request Changes before we start crafting your item.

Menpo Options

Menpo Style

Select your choice of face armor available for your yoroi. Standard and Ressei Menpo option will give you nose and mustache options. Henpo and Hoate are without nose option.

Menpo Color

Select the Color & Finish of your Menpo (Face Armor).

Tare Color

Select the main Color and Finish you want your menpo's Tare (Throat guard). You can make the bottom plate a different color by using the "Advanced Custom Options" below.

Tare Color & Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory

Mustache Style

Add character to your armor by selecting a custom mustache option.(This option is only available with certain mask / nose styles.)

Nose Style

Add more character to your armor set by changing the nose to a Tengu (bird's) nose.

Beard Options

Add character to your Henpo or Hoate with a Goatee Beard. Cut the beard to your desired length.

Ornamental Options

*Leather Options

Add Leather or EGAWA (printed leather) to the visor and ears of your helmet.
If you would prefer to have leather / egawa on the ears or visor only, please request in it in the Order Notes while checking out.
Egawa for Samurai Armor Yoroi by Iron Mountain Armory

*Kawa Fukurin

Select the Trim Material around the edge of the Visor and Fukigaeshi.
Required if EGAWA is selected.

*Trim Options

Select this option to add a metal trim (fukurin) around the outer edges of your helmet. This option might differ depending on model and/or different options selected.

Visor Options

Customize the visor of your helmet with embosed eyebrows and/or wrinkles.

Ring Option

Add a Kasa Jirushi no Kan (ring with tassel) to the back of a helmet with an Agemaki Bow (a specially knotted cord).

Fukigaeshi Mons

Add a symbol (mon) to the ears (fukigaeshi) of your helmet. This can be a standard mon or custom design you can email us in "Clip-Art" format. (Click through the product images to see different Standard Mon Options.)

Antler & Horns

Select to add Dear Antlers, Water Buffalo Horns, Wooden Horns or Waki-Date (Flat Wooden Horns) to your kabuto.
Antler & Horn Options by Iron Mountain Armory

Trim Options

Select this option to add a metal trim (fukurin) around the outer edges of your helmet. This option might differ depending on model and/or different options selected.

Display Options

Select to receive your kabuto with the Standard, Deluxe or Iki-Nigyo.

Deluxe Kabuto Display Stand by Iron Mountain Armory

Display Option: Iki-Nigyo by Iron Mountain Armory

Kabuto Bitsu

Add a Decorative Wooden Box to display and storage your kabuto.

Kabuto Bitsu

Advanced Custom Options

For a small extra fee, we can customise your Kabuto much further with many additional options. Please click the "ORDER OPTIONS EXPLAINED" link at the bottom left of the page for more details.

Standard Design Options
Advanced Custom Options

Advanced Custom Options

For a flat fee you can add more Custom Options, making your kabuto more unique.

Shikoro Bottom Plate

If you would like to change the color of the BOTTOM PLATE of your Shikoro, you may select it here. If not it will match the option your provided above in Shikoro Color.
Bottom Plate Shikoro of Zunari Kabuto by Iron Mountain Armory

Bottom Plate Shikoro of Zunari Kabuto by Iron Mountain Armory

(Image for reference only. Options may differ between classes and models)

Shikoro Horizontal Lace

Select the Lace Color along the lower Horizontal Hanging Plates of the Shikoro (neck) and/or Tare (throat).

Shikoro Vertical Lace

This option changes the color lace (odoshi) is used along the outer bottom edge of the neck guard

Shikoro Mimi-Ito Lace

Add an extra row of lacing to your shikoro (neck guard) for an addtional cost. If left blank it may match your MAIN LACE option selected above.

Tare Bottom Plate

Select the Color & Finish of your Tare Bottom Plate (Suso no ita).

Tare Lace Color

Select the Lace (odoshi) Color you would like for your Menpo. (Options to lace specific armor parts are also available in the options below.)

Tare Horizontal Lace

Select the Lace Color used for the Horizontal Lace for your Tare. (This is different from the mimi-ito.)

Tare Vertical Lace

Select the Lace Color used for the Vertical Lace on the Tare. (Image for reference only. Options may differ between classes and models)

Tare Mimi-Ito Lace

Select the Mimi-Ito (Trim Lace) used for your Tare. (Image for reference only.)

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SKU: HB4G Category: Kabuto (Samurai Helmet) Tags: Shingen, Takeda, Takeda Kabuto, Takeda Shingen

Description

Takeda Shingen, the legendary Daimyo of the Red Devil Brigade. From the province of Kai, Takeda Shingen rose to power, becoming the pre-eminent Daimyo of the Sengoku Era (Feudal Japan). Using his famed military strategy with his Red Devil Calvary, they swept across the field of battle like an unstoppable wave of fire. Earning the motto Fū-Rin-Ka-Zan (風林火山 “Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain”), taken from Sun Tzu‘s The Art of War. This phrase turned motto as the corner stone of Takeda Shingen’s military strategy. His Calvary was “Swift as the Wind” while being “Silent as a Forest”, their movement’s were “Fierce as Fire” and his army was “Immovable as a Mountain”.

This Gashira class Takeda Shingen kabuto is crafted using a hachi (bowl) fitted with real yak hair and adorned with a gold devil maedate (crest). The wide fukigaeshi (ears) have a layer of egawa (leather painted with symbols) which can be customized per your request. The Takeda clan mon is engraved in brass on the fukigaeshi as well. All these features come together for an impressive kabuto, fit for a Daimyo. Menpo (armored mask) is included and can be customized as per your request as well. Paint and odoshi colors are also customizable as well.

Features: Gashira Class Takeda Shingen Kabuto

Full sized and fully functional.
High quality cotton odoshi.
Real yak hair.

Our skilled katchû-shi (armorers) at the Iron Mountain Armory will need at least 2 to 4 weeks, depending on options selected, and other scheduled orders, for the custom handcrafting of your yoroi.

Please note: This kabuto includes a standard display stand. It is displayed with the optional Iki-Ningyo (life like) Stand.

To see the class differences, please view Kachi Vs. Gashira.

For more information, please review our Order Options Explained, Glossary Terms or FAQ Pages. You can also Contact Us directly. We are always happy to be of service.

Additional information

Weight	3 kg
Dimensions	19 × 34 × 50 cm

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SHIPPING & DELIVERY
Unless otherwise noted in the product description, LSE contracts Iron Mountain Armory China to hand make and ship all products. Iron Mountain Armory will drop ship directly to recipient worldwide. Shipping rates and times depend on selected courier / service, individual products, weight / size of item(s) and other details. Delivery times are not guaranteed. Orders are packed and shipped with care. Because we ship worldwide and regulations differ between countries, sometimes extra time is needed when preparing and shipping your package. We make every effort to ship each order in a timely manner.