Ketsueki Mentsu Samurai were fearsome samurai of the Sengoku Era (Warring States Period), who painted their yoroi (samurai armor) midnight black and blood red, giving them a nightmarish appearance as they charged their enemies from the darkness. They would howl blood-curdling battle cries as they charged into the fray with weapons poised to bring death and destruction in their wake. These full sized, fully functional custom reproduction samurai sets are perfect for Budo martial arts combat training, LARP, cosplay and display.
Our experienced katchû-shi (Japanese armor smith) has carefully reproduced this terrifying suit of armor in Gashira Class using natural materials, traditional designs, with some modern techniques and tools. Comes with a fearsome maedate (helmet crest) cast in brass. This sinister suit of armor features a durable hachi zunari kabuto and a detailed okegawa Do. The style is like what the Ketsueki Mentsu samurai would have worn more than 460 years ago. Bring your martial arts training or larp cosplay to the next level.
Standard colors of the Ketsueki Mentsu Armor are Black Uzumaki as the primary paint complemented by the vermilion Menpo (mask) and Sode (shoulder guards). The entire look is finished complemented by Black and Red odoshi (lacing). We do offer the option to customize this yoroi set however you like – including colors, finish, laces, material, leather, mustache styles and more. Also available in Kachi class.
Features: This yoroi features Gashira Class quality 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 2 to 4 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. |
The long wait is over. “PATIENCE IS THE KEY TO PERFECTION. ” I finally got my suit of armor as per my custom design. Excellent craftsmanship and attention to details is one of the thing I noticed in crafting this Armor. From my sketch designs through proper communication with SAMURAI ARMOR/IMA indeed it is amazingly done with a little bit of differences. The armor is fiercely looking at its RESSEI mempo design. From Kabuto to Suneate it is perfectly done. Highly recommended! Many thanks to Michael and Luis for their response and it is an honor to have it crafted by the IMA my Samurai Armor design… Arigato Gozaimas.
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The armor gets 5 Stars and their customer service gets 5 Stars as well.
Thank you!
Fantastic quality and service. Armor is A+