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Kote
(Armored Sleeves)

Rated 4.88 out of 5 based on 16 customer ratings
(13 customer reviews)

$249.99 $169.95

KOTE-1

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    Select the color & finish your armor will be painted. You can select the paint for each armor part under "ADVANCED PAINT OPTIONS".
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    Select the fabric / brocade to be used for your armor.Yoroi Fabric Options

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    Select the fabric / brocade to be used for your armor.Yoroi Fabric Options

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    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).

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    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.)

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    Select the lace (odoshi) color you would like for your armor.  Options to lace specific armor parts are also available in the options below.Odoshi & Mimi-Ito Options by Iron Mountain Armory
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    Select to add a Tekko no Suemon (Brass Engraved Emblem on the back of the hand). 
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    Measure from corner of shoulder to center of elbow.

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    Measure from center of elbow to wrist bone.

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SKU: KOTE-1 Category: Sangu Armor (Parts) Tags: Sangu, Sleeves, Kote, Armored Sleeve, 篠籠手, Gote
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Description

The Kote (籠手, armored sleeves) are one of the three principle parts of the armor (called Sangu), that protected the extremities of the samurai in Feudal Japan. They typically extended from the shoulder to the first knuckle. Often they were crafted from hemp, linen, brocade or silk materials. Usually built with various types of iron plates and often kusari (iron chain-mail), sewn together in several layers and lacing at the top to secure to the watagami (shoulder strap), or around the samurai’s body. This style of sleeve armor offered adequate protection to the warrior without restricting movement in the arm and/or shoulder.

There are many styles of kote crafted throughout the history of Feudal Japan. Iron Mountain Armory has focused on the most popular kote designs and combining the most common styles, giving the modern warriors several design options and choices of how they want to wear, or tie their kote. The inside of the kote laces together and can be easily adjusted to give the wearer a snug and comfortable fit according to  their unique arm size. The tekko (armor plate behind the hand), and disposable thumb plate are crafted to offer the wearer more protection without hindering hand mobility.

Our Kote feature several tying methods for different styles of use. The first tying method is to the watagami (shoulder strap) / sode kohaze (sode toggle), for those looking to use the Kote with full maneuverability during sword practice. The second option, is around the neck and over the opposite shoulder. The third, is tying them together at the back and front, and then sliding them on like sleeves of a shirt. Fourth, would be tying them across the torso and under the opposite armpit. A combination of options can also be combined. The idea is to do whatever feels more comfortable for the wearer.

To learn more about the unique history and development of Sangu armor like the Kote, you can read more in our blog article “About Sangu and Sode Armor Parts.”

Features: Kote (Armored Sleeves)

  • Standard Size:
    Shoulder to Elbow ~ 33 cm
    Elbow to Wrist ~ 26.5 cm
  • Traditional design with option material, paint colors, designs and sizing available.
  • Hemp material is more Sengoku Period.  Brocade is more Edo Period.
  • Comes as a set.
Our skilled katchû-shi (armorers) at the Iron Mountain Armory will need at least 2 to 4 weeks, depending on options selected, for the custom handcrafting of your reproduction samurai 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.

 

Additional information

Weight 6.0 lbs
Dimensions 6.0 × 6.0 × 12.0 in
Suneate Style

Light, Medium (+$40.00), Heavy (+$20.00)

Main Armor Color

Black, Black – Glossy, Black – Suna, Black – Uzumaki, Brown – Suna, Crimson – Gloss, Crimson – Suna, Gold, Gold – Nami, Red – Gloss, Tetsu Nami

Main Lace Color

Black, Blue, Brown, Crimson, Navy, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

13 reviews for Kote
(Armored Sleeves)

  1. Rated 5 out of 5

    Great product and communication! – February 9, 2015

    Very good service, quality and communication. Thank you very much!

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  2. Rated 5 out of 5

    Sword Training – April 1, 2015

    I purchased a set of kote for sword training and sparring. The kote fit great with ample lace to make any adjustments needed and then cut off the access. I’ve already taken a few hits to the forearms with no bruising or pain, so they work great. And the fact I was able to customize the colors I wanted for this price is great.

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  3. Rated 5 out of 5

    well fitted – June 29, 2015

    fits just fine with good materials and I am very pleased with them.

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  4. Rated 5 out of 5

    Like a glove – August 15, 2015

    These were part of a custom order of matching haidate, kote, and kyahan.
    I have worked with this company before with custom orders and they have never disappointed. Thank you!

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  5. Rated 5 out of 5

    Great Quality! 10/10 – May 5, 2016

    Great quality with good customization and great customer service.

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  6. Rated 5 out of 5

    Needed Item! – January 31, 2017

    I train in Kenjutsu and have taken a few blows to my arms. These kote bring some new insight to my training and have saved me from some bruising.

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  7. Rated 5 out of 5

    Christopher Rodriguez (verified owner) – May 1, 2018

    Top Notch, Would Buy Again!
    This is one of a couple of items that I have purchased from Iron Mountain Armory, and they have never ceased to impress with their quality! The kote fit amazingly, and they look astounding too. For the price point, you simply can’t go wrong!

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  8. Rated 5 out of 5

    Michel Hillenbach (verified owner) – July 22, 2018

    Extraordinary quality for a fair price….
    There maybe cheaper samurai armor out there, but you should invest the extra buck, for this is an armor for “live”. First, the contact with Iron Mountain Armory is as allways very good, each and every mail gets answered fast and all your wishes for your armorparts get realized. The quality of the armor is breathtaking, in a positive way. Not only fit the kote perfectly (because individual measurments), as soon as you put them on you feel that busines just got real….. Short, this Kote are perfect for real and hard training, reenactment and european LARP.

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  9. Rated 5 out of 5

    Jon McKelvey (verified owner) – February 5, 2020

    Super responsive and detail oriented customer service and craftsmanship! Really love their work and so does the rest of my reenactment group!

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  10. Rated 5 out of 5

    sean flinter (verified owner) – May 18, 2020

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    I was very nervous ordering these sleeves as I’m very skinny, but to my surprise they fit beautifully! They are extremely comfortable not to mention beautifully crafted!

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  11. Rated 5 out of 5

    Andy S. (verified owner) – July 15, 2020

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    Good quality, fit well.

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  12. Rated 5 out of 5

    Eduardo (verified owner) – July 16, 2020

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  13. Rated 5 out of 5

    Anonymous (verified owner) – August 21, 2020

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    Fit perfectly and looked awesome. Once again this is another product that the fabric and cord appears much different than what I ordered online, but I am very happy with regardless. Another product that would benefit from a tutorial on how to put on and wear properly.

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  14. Rated 3 out of 5

    Jonas (verified owner) – August 25, 2020

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    Unfortunately my product didn’t keep the same standards as others seems to have (or I had too high expectations). Despite ordering custom fit (and measuring twice according to all the guides) I have problems making the kote fit well with everything lining up properly.
    I also had an abundance of esthetic and structural issues, for example with grommets, threads and kusari coming loose from nothing but trying it on.
    Unless you want and can handle a DIY project I would recommend getting Taisho level quality.

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  15. Rated 5 out of 5

    Mike Nennstiel (verified owner) – August 26, 2020

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    Super Quality and fits perfect.

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  16. Rated 5 out of 5

    Isaac B. (verified owner) – December 23, 2020

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    Beautiful Kote, love it and everyone around me is amazed about the quality.

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