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Kiritsuke Kozane Okegawa Do Gashira
Kiritsuke Kozane Okegawa Do Gashira
Odoshi Scale Okegawa Gashira Do
Kachi & Gashira Paint Color & Finish Options
Main & Accent Lace Odoshi Options for Gashira and Kachi class armor
Do Terms and Options by Iron Mountain Armory
F – Do Sizing 2
Kiritsuke Kozane Okegawa Do Gashira
Odoshi Scale Okegawa Gashira Do
Paint Color & Finish Options
Main & Accent Lace Odoshi Options for Gashira and Kachi class armor
Do Terms and Options by Iron Mountain Armory
F - Do and Chest Sizing

Kiritsuke Kozane Okegawa Do Gashira

(3 customer reviews)

$1,249.00 $999.00

DO5-G

  • Standard Options

    Select the color & finish your armor will be painted. You can select the paint for each armor part under "ADVANCED PAINT OPTIONS".Paint Color & Finish Options(Click through the product images to see details of different Paint Options.)

    Select the lace (odoshi) color you would like for your armor. Options to lace specific armor parts are also available in the options below.Main & Accent Lace Odoshi Options for Gashira and Kachi class armor(Click through the product images to see different Lace Options.)

    Select the material to be used on your Tate-Eri (shoulder padding)

    tate eri example by Iron Mountain Armory

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    This option changes the detail of your dō by adding 1 or 2 rings to the chest section of your dō, used to display tassels or hold a saihai or gunbai.Chest Rings

    • $

    Add Brass Fittings to the Front and/or Back of the do

    Agemaki-no-Kan part option 2

    THIS MAY DIFFER DEPENDING ON DO MODEL TYPE

    • $

    Add a Machi-Uke (banner holder) to the back of your Dō (chest armor) so you can attach a Sashimono (war banner) to your armor set.Machi-Uke Banner Holder(Includes Wooden Banner Base.)

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    Add one or two 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. Do Holding Ring

    • 5 $

    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

    • $

    This option is for adding a "Fukurin" or decorative metal trim over the edges of your dō.
    Fukurin Copper Trim Option

    • 75 $

    Sizing Options

    The Sizing Options for our Gashira Armors. Some options that are not standard may entail extra costs.

    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.

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    Adjust the armor to your Height.  Standard sizing is 170 CM.  Select the option closest to your actual height.  If unsure, select 1 size smaller and enter your actual size in the order comments.

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    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.

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    Accessory Options

    The Accessory Options for our Samurai Dō's, some of which may incur additional charges. If you require further customization besides what is offered here, please contact us.

    Add a Display Stand and Box to your order

    Yoroi Bitsu and Stand

    • 99 $

    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

    • 25 $

    Extra Design 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 and tools. 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. 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), butted mail, opposable thumbs, leg / waist support on haidate, extra materials, fittings, riveting, extra lacing options and included armor storage / display box (yoroi bitsu) with stand.




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    • 50 $

    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 lace (odoshi) color you would like for your armor. Options to lace specific armor parts are also available in the options below.Main & Accent Lace Odoshi Options for Gashira and Kachi class armor(Click through the product images to see different Lace Options.)

    • $

    The color thread used around the lace
    Tate-Eri - Shoulder Padding with Kikko-Gane

    • 0 $

    Stile of trim / edge

    • 0 $

    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.)

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

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    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.)

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    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.)

    • 0 $

    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

The Kiritsuke Kozane Okegawa Do was a lamellae style armor, commonly used amongst high-ranking samurai warriors and Daimyo of the mid 16th century. It continued to be used into the late Edo Era. The chest plate style of Kiritsuke-Kozane was a new and more economical version “hon kozane” (true scale), which were individual narrow scale plates laced together, giving a flexible style of armor that could wrap around the warrior.  The kiritsuke-Kozane simulates the look of kozane but is made from long, broad strips (ita-mono) of iron or steel plates, known as “sane-ita”, or “itazane”, laced together in kebiki-odoshi style lacing (also referred to as “full lacing”),  which is the same fashion of traditional kozane, giving the same look without the extra cost (typically triple the price).  This also made the armor easier to maintain and more durable in combat.  The full name for this particular do is: “Kiritsuke Kozane Kebiki Odoshi Gendai Okegawa Ni-Mai-Do”.

Features:  Traditional design. Gashira Class.

  • Full sized and fully functional
  • Various paint, cotton odoshi, accessory, customization and sizing options available
  • Optional kawa koshi tsuke (removable gasen / kusazuri)
  • Removable Tate-Eri

Handcrafted by Iron Mountain Armory at the time of your order. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for crafting time.

Ordering Tips: Iron Mountain Armory recommend that you order one size larger AND one size shorter than the size required, as the armor is close fitting.  The armor can close into itself if too big, but will be a little uncomfortable if fitted too tall.  If your planning on wearing a yoroi hitatar or a kikko gane do under your armor, we suggest adding 10 cm to your chest size when ordering.  The Okegawa-Do features a pin hinge under the left armpit, which can be removed to make it a traditional Ni-Mai Do, after which you can attach a through the hinge.

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:  “Samurai Armour: Volume I: The Japanese Cuirass” by Trevor Absolon  /  “Art of the Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor, 1156-1868″ by Kazutoshi Harada, Metropolitan Museum of Art 

Additional information

Weight18 lbs
Dimensions13 × 16 × 20 in

3 reviews for Kiritsuke Kozane Okegawa Do Gashira

  1. Good Price – Good Quality (verified owner) –

    For the quality and price I think I got what I paid for. Overall very happy with the good fit and services.

  2. A+ (verified owner) –

    Great fit, very comfortable to wear and surprisingly light. Customer services and care in handling my order was A+

  3. Great All Around (verified owner) –

    Great product and quality. From the customer service to the final delivered product, great all around.