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Hanbo Mengu by Iron Mountain Armory
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Hanbo Mengu by Iron Mountain Armory
Hanbo Mengu by Iron Mountain Armory
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MPO-HNB-1G Hanbo Mengu

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    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.

    Select the Color & Finish of your Menpo (Face Armor).
    Menpo Color Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the Color & Finish for your Tare.

    Tare Color & Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the Lace (odoshi) Color you would like for your Menpo.
    Menpo / Tare Lace Option by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Options to lace specific armor parts are also available in the options below.)

    Add character to your Henpo or Hoate with a Goatee Beard. Cut the beard to your desired length.
    Mengu Beard Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the Plate Style for your Tare.


    Tare Plate Style for Menpo by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select to add a Copper Trim (Fukurin) to the Bottom Plate Edge.
    Fukurin Tare Option By Iron Mountain Armory



    Select the Leather / Egawa you want for your Nodowa.

    Taisho Nodowa by Iron Mountain Armory



    Select the Leather Trim used for your Nodowa tare.












    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.








    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.


    Choose to add a museum-quality Display Stand to your order.Iron Mountain Armory Menpo Display Stand

    Advanced Options

    For a small extra fee, we can customise your Menpo much further with many additional options.

    Extra Options

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

    Tare Bottom Accent Plate by Iron Mountain Armory


    (If different from Tare color)

    Select the Lace Color used for the Horizontal Lace for your Tare.
    Tare Horizontal Lace (Odoshi) Option by Iron Mountain Armory
    (This is different from the mimi-ito.)

    Select the Lace Color used for the Vertical Lace on the Tare.

    Tare Vertical Side Lace Option by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Image for reference only. Options may differ between classes and models)

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

    Tare Mimi-Ito Lace Odoshi Option by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Image for reference only.)

    Select the number of Tare Plates you want for your mengu.

    Tare Plate Quantity Option by Iron Mountain Armory



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SKU: MPO-HNB-1G Category: Menpo (Mask) Tags: Face Armor, Hanbo, Mask, Men Yoroi, Mengu, Menpo
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Description

Hanbo (半頬) is mengu (facial armor) that covers the chin and lower cheek area which was developed during the Nanboku-chō period (1336 ~ 1392). This new form of mengu replaced the happuri (open face mask) and would eventually lead to the hoate then menoshita-bô (目の下頬) or “menpo“.   It is believed that during the Muromachi period (1336 ~ 1573), the hanbô or hôate respectively would be equipped with a nodowa or tate to protect the throat area.  During the late Muromachi period onward, it became more popular to add a nose to the mengu for some added protection. However the hanbo would remain popular on the battle field. Despite lacking protection for the nose, it was far more practical as it didn’t impede vision or breathing.

The menpo was traditionally used, not only to protect the face in battle, but to help hold the cords of the kabuto (helmet) to the warrior’s head, while providing protection from the shinobi-no-o (kabuto rope).  The shinobi–no-o, would typically tie around the ore kugi (L-shaped post), located on the menpo cheeks, and then down under the chin.  The menpo could have a cord, which tied over the crown of the warriors head, and/or could be tied to the shinobi-no-o, to better secure it to the warrior’s face.

The Hanbo (半頬) crafted by Iron Mountain Armory is an exact replica of an antique from the late Sengoku era (467 ~ 1615) and is perfect for those wanting a more traditional Sengoku battle samurai mengu.  Our samurai armorers will be honored to craft you a custom hanbo with any of the options available.  Our menpo, like all of our products, are full sized and functional.  It can fit your existing kabuto, or looks great displayed by itself with one of our Menpo Display Stands. It can be worn for bushido martial arts training, re-enactment, LARP, cosplay or TV production.

Features: Gashira Hanbo

  • Full sized and functional
  • Offered in a variety of paint colors
  • Stand available
  • Traditional Design
Our skilled katchû-shi (armorers) at the Iron Mountain Armory will need at least 1 to 2 weeks, 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.

References:  “The Samurai Armour Glossary” by Ian Bottomley & David Thatcher  /  “The Watanabe Art Museum Samurai Armour Collection Volume 1: Kabuto & Mengu” By Trevor Absolon

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Weight .45 kg
Dimensions 18 × 18 × 10 cm
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