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Gashira Kabuto Styles Options
Gashira Class Menpo Nose Options
menpo mustache options
Sode Terms and Options
F – Do Sizing 2
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Paint Color & Finish Options
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Heavy Hemp Linen Options for Samurai Armor
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Samurai Mon Crest Options by Iron Mountain Armory
Samurai Mon Crest Options by Iron Mountain Armory
Samurai Mon Crest Options by Iron Mountain Armory
Maedate Brass Crest options for Samurai Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
Maedate Brass Crest options for Samurai Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
Gashira Kabuto Styles Options
Gashira Class Menpo Nose Options
menpo mustache options
Sode Terms and Options
F - Do and Chest Sizing

Ii Clan Tosei Gashira Samurai Armor

(1 customer review)

$1,844.95 $1,844.95

G51 - Ii Clan Yoroi

  • Standard Suit Options

    Select from these options to customize your samurai armor set.

    Select the color & finish of your armor. You can select more options using "Extra Design Options".
    Samurai Chest Do Color & Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Click through the product images to see details of different Paint Options.)

    Select the LACE (Odoshi) Color you would like for your armor. 
    Odoshi Lace for Samurai Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Click through the product images to see different Lace Colors.)

    Use this option to add Dear Antlers, Water Buffalo Horns, Wooden Horns or Waki-Date (Flat Wooden Horns) to your kabuto.

    Dear Antlers Option by Iron Mountain Armory Natural Buffalo Horns Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the STYLE OF KABUTO (helmet) for your Armor.
    Please click the "ORDER OPTIONS EXPLAINED" link at the bottom left of the page for more details.
    Gashira Class Kabuto Style Options

    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.Laminated Kabuto Example by Iron Mountain Armory

    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.)

    ADD or REMOVE decor fittings, rings and tassels.

    Agemaki no Kan

    These help keep your sode in place.
    Recommended if using armor for any combat training.

    Select if you would like your armor with a Smooth Finish or Raised Rivets (add rivets to helmet and chest).

    Do Rivet Options

    Add Copper Trim (Fukurin) to your armor.
    Fukurin Copper Trim Option

    Select the Material or Brocade used for your Armor. This option may apply to your Kote (sleeve armor), Obi (Belt), Haidate (armored apron) and Suneate (shin armor).

    Yoroi Fabric Options
    (Click through the product images to see different Material Options.)

    Select the Leather Color and/or Pattern used of your armor.
    Egawa Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    Primarily it will be used on the Haidate (armored apron), above the armor plating, but may also be used on Light or Medium Suneate (shin armor).

    Select the style of Suneate (shin armor) you would like for your armor.

    Suneate Style Reference by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Picture is for reference only.)







    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.

    Select to upgrade your standard black lacquer Yoroi Bitsu (storage box & stand) to a natural lacquer Deluxe Bitsu with "dove tailed" joints.

    Choose to add Samurai or Custom Mon (symbol) to your Yoroi Bitsu (armor box). Custom Mon's needs to be e-mailed to us in a mono-color, “Clip-Art” format.Akai Oni Taisho Yoroi(Click through the product images to see different Standard Mon Options.)

    Kabuto Options

    Select these options to further customize your Kabuto (helmet).

    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.
    Fukigaeshi by Iron Mountain Armory(Click through the product images to see different Standard Mon Options.)

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

    Customize the visor of your helmet with embosed eyebrows and/or wrinkles.
    Kabuto Visor Options - Miage Shiwa - Mayu

    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.

    Gashira menpo Options by Iron Mountain Armory

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

    Add a "Soul Patch" beard to the top chin (below lip) of my Hanbo or Hoate.

    Select the color you would like your mustache to be.

    Chest Options

    Select from the following options to further customize your Do (chest armor).

    Select the material color used for your shoulder padding (Tate-Eri).
    Tate-Eri crafted by Iron Mountain Armory

    PLEASE NOTE: If not selected we will use Tan or match your main material color.

    Select the Mon (symbol) to be painted on the front of your Dō (chest plate).Makie Do Toyotomi Clan Gashira Samurai Armor(Option Not Available with Suna finish)

    Option Not Available with Suna finish

    Select to add 1 or 2 Chest Rings (Saihai no kan & Tenugui no kan) to your Dō, used to display tassels or hold a saihai or gunbai.
    Do Chest Rings Saihai no kan & Tenugui no kan Custom Samurai Armor Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    (Select option from the perspective of wearing the armor)

    Please Note: Select the option as if you are wearing the armor (Left / Right)

    Add 1 or 2 WAIST RINGS (holding rings) to either side of your Dō (chest plate), used to hold bags, tie a weapon, Gunbai and/or your Sarashi in place.  We recommend adding both if you are training in your armor. 
    Wist Holding Rings Options for Custom Samurai Dō by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Select option from the perspective of wearing the armor)


    Add a Banner Holder (Machi-Uke) to the back of your Gashira or Kachi Dō (chest armor) so you can attach a Sashimono (war banner) to your armor set.

    (Add Optional Wooden Banner Base)

    This option offers to make your kuzazuri (skirt plate) detachable / interchangeable.  Commonly used in the past for fast repair / replacement of the kuzazuri, or removable for fast and quiet movement of troops. Kusazuri Options

    Kote Options

    Select options to further customize your Kote

    Select to add a Tekko no Suemon (Brass Engraved Emblem on the back of the hand). 
    Tekko no Suemon (Hand guard with engraved symbol) by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the MON you would like for you Tekko no Suemon.

    Sizing Options

    The Sizing Options for your custom samurai armor set.

    This option changes the girth size of your Dō (chest armor).  While inhaling deeply, have an assistant wrap the tape measure under your armpits around the largest part of your chest.  In the back, you want the tape measure to wrap across your shoulder blades. The tape measure should be snug, but not tight.


    Please Note: Sizing is for reference only and may not reflect the final product. Please read the FAQs for more details.

    Please Note: It is better to select 1 size larger to accommodate under clothing.

    This option is for the waist circumference of the Dō (chest armor).  5: Place a tape measure on your navel (belly button) and straight around your waist, finishing at your navel. The tape measure should be snug, but not tight.


    Please Note: Sizing is for REFERENCE ONLY and may not reflect the final product. Please read the FAQs for more details.

    Please Note: It is better to select 1 size larger to accommodate under clothing.

    Adjust the armor to your Height.  Standard sizing is 5' 8" (175 CM).  Select the option closest to your actual height.  If unsure, select 1 size smaller and enter your actual size in the order comments.

    Please select the option that is closest to your weight or next weight level greater, so our armorers can better fit your armor to your body size.

    Accessory Options

    Select accessories to add to your custom samurai armor order.

    Add a long cloth belt used to hold your dō firmly in place for a more comfortable with and to hold weapons and other accessories to your waist.
    Sarashi

    Add Straw Sandals to your order

    Add Traditional Straw Sandals to your order. Select 1 size smaller.

    Waraji Traditional Samurai Sandal

    Add a pair of Tabi Socks to your order

    Extra Customization Options


    Gashira (Officer):
    Expertly handmade with quality materials and good attention to detail.


    Crafting Time: 25 to 35 Days.


    Materials Used: Bowl style kabuto, steel construction, traditional brocade, hemp, quality cotton, brass, copper fittings with genuine leather & and some synthetic materials might be used. (materials may differ depending on model)


    Our “Gashira Class” yoroi are the next step up from our “Kachi Class.” Each suit is handcrafted by our experienced katchû-shi (armor smith) at the Iron Mountain Armory. Our craftsman will use quality materials and traditional crafting methods with some modern techniques, tools and advancements in design. Much like the Taisho Class, each suit has been heavily researched, and a lot of care is put into their historical accuracy. The principle difference between the Gashira-class and Taisho-class, is that the Gashira Class is crafted with the practical bowl-style kabuto (simulated laminate) and some other machine stamped parts. Gashira class also feature some small modern design enhancements (like adding grommets and spot welding) to make the armor more robust and easier to main. Our Gashira Class samurai armor is made specifically for collectors, exhibitions, re-enactors and martial artists, who want an authentic “Gendai” samurai suit of armor without the added expenses of the more traditional design and hand crafting methods found in our Taisho class.


    The Gashira class features a more traditional Gendai design over kachi class and include features such as, real animal hair, genuine leather, removable or interchangeable nose, brass fittings, shoulder padding with kikko (armor plating), traditional butted mail, opposable thumbs, leg / waist support on haidate, extra materials, fittings, riveting, grommets, extra lacing options and included armor storage / display box (yoroi bitsu) with stand. The attention to detail is a big step up from Kachi class, however, due to handcrafting of many parts there might be some blemishes that pass through our QC process. Although we work to avoid and fix blemishes / issues, through the QC process, they are a natural occurrence of handcrafting. Taisho class suits will have fewer (if any) of these blemishes that occur due to high standards and level of detail when crafting and review.




    Advanced Paint Options

    Advanced Options for our Gashira Armors. These are optional, and come with additional costs. These Options will override the MAIN PAINT option for ONLY the parts selected here.

    Select the color & finish your Helmet will be painted.Kabuto Terms and Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the color & finish the ears (fukigaeshi) will be painted.Kabuto Terms and Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    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.(This option should only be chosen if you would like the neck plates to be a different color than those of the main Helmet.)

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

    Select the color & finish your Tare will be painted.
    Menpo Details, Terms and Options


    (This option should only be chosen if you would like the throat plates to be a different color than those of the mask.)

    Select the color & finish your Tare Bottom Plate (Suso no ita) will be painted.
    Menpo Details, Terms and Options


    (This option should only be chosen if you would like the throat plates to be a different color than those of the mask.)

    Select the color & finish your Sode will be painted.
    Sode Terms and Options

    Select the color & finish your Sode Bottom Plates (Suso no ita) will be painted.
    Sode Terms and Options

    Select the color & finish your Dō will be painted.
    Dō Terms and Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the color & finish your Kusazuri will be painted.
    Kusazuri Terms & Options by Iron Mountain Armory


    (This option should only be chosen if you would like the skirt plates to be a different color than those of the chest armor.)

    Select the color & finish your Shikoro Bottom Plates (Suso no ita) will be painted.
    Kusazuri Terms & Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the color & finish your Haidate will be painted.
    Haidate Terms and Options

    Select the color & finish your Suneate will be painted.Suneate Terms & Options

    Custom Lace Options

    Additional custom options for our armor sets. These are optional, and come with additional costs.

    Sode Terms and Options

    Select the color used for the VERTICAL LACE, on ALL Hanging Plates. Affects the Shikoro (helmet neck plate), Tare (throat guard), Sode (shoulder plates) & Kusazuri (plate skirt). This is different from the mimi-ito.Sode Terms and Options(Click through the product images to see different Lace Options.)

    Select the color used for the HORIZONTAL LACE, on ALL hanging Bottom Plates. Affects the Shikoro (helmet neck plate), Tare (throat guard), Sode (shoulder plates) & Kusazuri (plate skirt). This is different from the mimi-ito.Sode Terms and Options(Click through the product images to see different Lace Options.)

    This option adds an extra outer row of Lace on ALL of the Hanging Plates. Affects the Shikoro (helmet neck plate), Tare (throat guard), Sode (shoulder plates) & Kusazuri (plate skirt).Sode Terms and Options(Click through the product images to see different Lace Options.)

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Description

Ii Clan Gashira Tosei Samurai Armor has been crafted in honor of the Ii Clan of Tôtômi Province, who were vassals of the Imagawa Clan. Th Ii clan yoroi (samurai armor) was made more famous, by Ii Naomasa (井伊 直政, 1561–1602), who ascended to head of the family at a young age, after his father, Ii Naochika, was assassinated. The young Naomasa lord served as Taisho (general) under Tokugawa Ieyasu. As a Daimyo, he would later found the Tokugawa Shogunate.

Ii Naomasa served the Tokugawa Clan as one of its most trusted and able daimyo. He and three other Daimyo became known as “The Four Guardian Kings” or “The Guardians of the Four Horizons” for their courage acts of valor and military success.  Naomasa also became known for the distinctive armor he adorned his troops in, and that he himself also wore. Painted almost entirely in vermilion, he took his inspiration for this from the fabled Takeda Clan. His aim was to make his warriors look fierce and intimidating. The tactic worked. His troops became known as “The Red Devils.” Naomasa himself was called Akaoni, or “Red Ogre.” This armor is adorned with Naomasa’s distinctive “lofty golden horns” (made of wood) and brass maedate (helmet crest).

Our experienced Gashira katchû-shi (Japanese armour smith) will craft this classical yoroi set using a Hachi Byo-toji Zunari Kabuto and “tosei” okegawa do (clam shell design) which was commonly used by the Ii clan at the height of their power, during the Muromachi / Sengoku era.  The ito-mono plating design, adds a touch of simple elegance to this beautiful suit of samurai armor.  The Ii clan were known for their Shu (red) armor, with Vermilion being the most popular color complemented by blue odoshi (lacing).  Our armor smiths are happy to craft the armor from any of the options available on this page. If you would like the horns painted a different color or a specific length, please request it in the “comments” section of the order form.

Features: Gashira Class crafting.

  • Full sized and fully functional.
  • Variation of paint, high quality cotton odoshi colors and traditional features.
  • Includes display box and stand.
Our skilled katchû-shi (armorers) at the Iron Mountain Armory will need at least 4 to 6 weeks, depending on options selected, and other scheduled orders, for the custom handcrafting of your samurai armor set.

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.

References: Ii Clan- Wikipedia  /  Ii Naomasa – Wikipedia

Additional information

Weight 27 kg
Dimensions 51 × 51 × 61 cm

1 review for Ii Clan Tosei Gashira Samurai Armor

  1. Anonymous (verified owner) –

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    I’m impressed with the speed this was made and delivered, during the covid-19 restrictions.

    Excellent customer service: questions were answered swiftly and customizing the helmet (leaving off the horns) was no problem at all.

    I ordered the Gashira class in order to use the armour for LARP, everything fits, construction is sturdy. It takes a little while to get used to the weight, I use a yoroi obi to take the weight off my shoulders. It also looks good on display.

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