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Gyoyo (Leaf Shaped Shoulder Guards) by Iron Mountain Armory

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Gyoyo (Shoulder Guards)

Name: Gyoyo (Shoulder Guards)
Brand: Samurai Armor Parts
SKU: GYOYO-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (2 reviews)

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 2 customer ratings

(2 customer reviews)

Original price was: $199.99.Current price is: $179.95. $179.95

GYOYO-1

*Main Armor Color

Select the color you would like the main section of armor plating you would like. If you select to add Leather / Egawa, it will be covered and only be seen from the rear.

*Lace Color

Select the Odoshi LACE color used to tie your Gyoyo to the shoulder (watagami).
Gyoyo Lace Odoshi Option by Iron Mountain Armory

*Add Brass Mon (LEFT)

Add a Brass Mon or Symbol to your LEFT gyoyo.
Gyoyo Brass Mon Option by Iron Mountain Armory

*Add Brass Mon (RIGHT)

Add a Brass Mon or Symbol to your RIGHT gyoyo.
Gyoyo Brass Mon Option by Iron Mountain Armory

*Fukurin

Add Fukurin (brass trim) to both plates.
Gyoyo Trim Fukurin Option by Iron Mountain Armory

Add Leather

Select to add Leather or Egawa to your plating.
No Leather will leave your Gyoyo with the MAIN ARMOR COLOR only.
Gyoyo Leather Egawa Option by Iron Mountain Armory

*Add Kawa Fukurin

Select to add LEATHER TRIM along the edge of the plating (over leather or egawa).
Gyoyo Kawa Fukurin Option by Iron Mountain Armory

*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.

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SKU: GYOYO-1 Category: Samurai Armor Parts Tags: Armpit Guard, Armpit Protector, Shoulder Guard, Shoulder Protector

Description

Gyoyo or giyo-ji-ita (shoulder guards) are leaf like shaped armor plates which were attached to the watagami (armored shoulder straps) of haramaki samurai armor sets, commonly worn by samurai retainers of the Daimyo throughout the late Heian era (794 ~1185). Although not likely originally part of the haramaki armor design, samurai quickly realized the need to protect their shoulders while in combat.

The gyoyo was first worn over the shoulder as a shoulder guard, tied to the watagami. As sode (shoulder shields) became more common, the gyoyo were tied in the front of the shoulder, replacing the kyubi-no-ita and sendan-no-ita to protect the shoulder cording and armpits. As samurai still saw armor protection as a “hindrance”, in time the gyoyo shrunk in size providing minimal protection within the spacing between the shoulder and chest of the Do (cuirass).

Keeping with tradition and honoring the samurai of old, Iron Mountain Armory is proud to offer this special armor piece to be added to any armor set. Please select from the many different options to make these 2 pieces custom for you.

Features:

Taisho Class
Traditional Design and Crafting
Customization of colors available
Comes as a set of 2 (left & right)
Can attached to any Do / Armor set

Our skilled katchû-shi (armorers) at the Iron Mountain Armory will need at least 3 to 7 days, depending on options selected, and other scheduled orders, for the custom handcrafting of this item.

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	.5 kg
Dimensions	20 × 12 × 8 cm

Reviews (2)

2 reviews for Gyoyo (Shoulder Guards)

1-2 of 2 reviews

Verified owner CHRISTOS M.
Verified owner

December 29, 2022

Rated 5 out of 5
The gyoyo came recommended from Michael and they truly were an inspired choice!!!!

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Verified owner John N.
Verified owner

May 24, 2022

Rated 5 out of 5
The gyoyo shoulder guards completed my armor set. Very happy with how they look on and off the armor.

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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.