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Hoate Gashira
(Cheek Armor)

Name: Hoate Gashira (Cheek Armor)
Brand: Menpo (Samurai Mask)
SKU: MPO-HOT-G
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (2 reviews)

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 2 customer ratings

2 reviews

Original price was: $149.99.Current price is: $119.95. $119.95

MPO-HOT-1G Hoate Gashira

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*Menpo Color

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

*Tare Color

Select the Color & Finish for your Tare.

*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.)

*Beard Options

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

*Tare Plate Style

Select the Plate Style for your Tare.

*Copper Trim

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

*Leather Options

Select the Leather / Egawa you want for your Nodowa.

Taisho Nodowa by Iron Mountain Armory

*Leather Trim

Select the Leather Trim used for your Nodowa tare.

*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.

*Display Type

Choose to add a museum-quality Display Stand to your order.

Advanced Options

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

Standard Options
Advanced Options

Extra Options

Tare Accent Plate

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

(If different from Tare color)

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

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

Number of Plates

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-HOT-G Category: Menpo (Samurai Mask) Tags: Hoate, Mask, Men Yoroi, Mengu, Menpo

Description

Hoate (Cheek 頬当)) are menpo (face armor) without a nose. Specifically made to cover the face below the eyes to below the chin and includes the tare (throat guard). The hoate were commonly refereed by samurai warriors as a battle mask and was the Men-yoroi (facial armor) of choice by many samurai on the battlefield. It provided jaw and chin protection without impeding vision or breathing.

The menpo was traditionally used, not only to protect the face in battle, but to help hold the shinobi-no o (kabuto cords) in place. Holding the cords in place, prevents chafing, and keeps the kabuto (helmet) tied securely to the warrior’s head. The shinobi–no-o, 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. It can also be tied to the shinobi-no-o, making it easier to remove / replace the menpo when needed.

Our menpo, like all of our products, are traditional designed, 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 budo training, re-enactment, LARP, SCA, Cosplay or part of a steampunk costume.

Features: Gashira Class Hoate

Traditional Design and Crafted.
Full sized and functional.
Offered in a variety of paint colors.

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.

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

Additional information

Weight	.45 kg
Dimensions	20 × 20 × 16 cm

Reviews (2)

2 reviews for Hoate Gashira
(Cheek Armor)

1-2 of 2 reviews

Isaac B.
Verified owner

February 3, 2021

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Beautiful product.

(1) (0)
steampunkgenius
Verified owner

September 9, 2020

A very well constructed piece with good laqcuerwork. Surprisingly comfortable. I very very gently bent out the cheeks to fit a bit better, but that’s certainly not due to a poor design. Very communicative and helpful customer service.

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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.