The traditional crafting of this Kiritsuke Iyo-zane Taisho class samurai armor set takes over 30 days of meticulous focus and labor, to accurately reproduce this “tosei” gusoku mimicking the classical “kozane” gusoku. An elegant tosei design like this one utilizes simulated scale plates, that are laced together to form a 2 piece chest armor. It is then bound together using a pin-hinge, known as an Okegawa do. This style of Kiritsuke Iyo-zane yoroi was one of the most common armors used by high-ranking samurai warriors and Daimyo alike.
Our Taisho katchû-shi will focus on quality over quantity, and much like the original katchû-shi, they will not jeopardize their reputation by crafting inferior quality armor. They are happy to take on new challenges by customizing every detail of your Kiritsuke Iyo-zane armor to your specification. Every piece of armor they craft is as traditional in nature, as reasonably possible. Please click here for more details.
Features: Kiritsuke Iyo-zane Taisho Class quality.
- Full sized and fully functional.
- Variation of paint, art silk 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. |
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. |
I got a set of Taisho class armor from these guys and I say this. Amazing The craftsmanship is just superb and it fits so well! I honestly didn’t recognize myself wearing this suit when I looked in a mirror, makes you feel like you belong somewhere in the distant Japanese past. I ordered to complete and match the Kabuto and mempo mask in the photo and I couldn’t have asked for better. I did have to re color some leather on the Do but other then that it is spot on! Hats off to Iron Mountain and their team, they helped me throughout the entire process and were very quick to respond to any questions I have. They are definately the best place to get samurai armor for wearing/displaying.
Simply put: I had very high expectations and they were exceeded, I’m amazed.
Longer version: I had watched a lot of youtube videos about Iron Mountain Armors so I had high expectations cocerning looks and functionality.
But the way my Taisho armor looks and feels, all the fantastic details, the amazing colors, the great fit and mobility when wearing it… It blew me away. I’m so proud to own this armor and be part of the Iron Mountain Clan.
My ordered piece was heavily customized and every curve, every curiosity was met with great success! Not only that, but the armor came tempered and in thicker steel which makes it even more robust!