Name: Kusari Katabira (Chain Mail Armor Coat)
Brand: Tatami Armor (Folding Armor)
SKU: KK-1
Availability: InStock

Kusari Katabira
(Chain Mail Armor Coat)

$999.95 $999.95

KK-1 Kusari Katabira

Kusari Katabira (Chain Mail Armor Coat) is a style of tatami yoroi or “folding armor” used by Daimyo, samurai warriors, their retainers and ashigaru (foot soldiers) during the feudal Sengoku and peaceful Edo era of Japan. Kusari is the term for Japanese chain mail, in which there were several varieties, of which “so gusari” was the most common and the style we use. Katabira is the term used for a hemp garment, often a kimono or “jacket”. The so gusari kusari is sewn onto asa (hemp linen), making a light weight and flexible armor jacket. This samurai jacket features odoshi lacing under the arm and down the side so it can be adjusted for larger body types or if you want to wear it over your samurai armor.

This chain mail armor jacket was often worn under or over clothing. It could also be worn under or over the Do (samurai cuirass). Into the “Peaceful” Edo era, full armor sets became less necessary. Even still, Samurai needed to deal with peasant uprising, clan skirmishes and being attacked on the road. So with the kusari katabira, chain mail jacket, being so light weight and versatile it became an armor of choice for samurai and allegedly shinobi (ninja). As mentioned by Ian Bottomley in his book Arms and Armor of the Samurai: The History of Weaponry in Ancient Japan, machi-kata doshin (samurai police officers) wore kusari armor, some with detachable arms, to be worn as a armored vest of sorts.

Iron Mountain Armory armorers crafted this traditional kusari katabira from an original believed to be from the early 1600’s. We offer the option to order this kusari yoroi as a vest, jacket (as shown), detachable sleeves and kusari gote (chain mail sleeves). The underlying fabric is made from durable asa (hemp linen), which we offer several color options of. The so gusari kusari (traditional Japanese chain mail) can be finished in several color / texture options. We also offer the option to add padding as well as custom sizing. Perfect for any Budo Martial Artist, SCA, LARP, or anyone wanting to add traditional samurai armor to their modern life and training.

Features:

Traditional design and handcrafting.
Optional materials, colors & sizing.
Optional under padding, can be requested for an extra fee.

Kusari Katabira crafting –

Our skilled katchû-shi (armorers) at the Iron Mountain Armory will need at least 3 to 5 weeks, depending on options selected, and other scheduled orders, for the custom handcrafting of your yoroi.

If you have any questions about our folding tatami armor, please contact us but submitting an online form or clicking the “contact details” at the top of the page.

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: Wikipedia / Arms and Armor of the Samurai: The History of Weaponry in Ancient Japan by: Ian Bottomley

Weight

7 kg

Dimensions

46 × 46 × 20 cm

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Kusari Katabira (Chain Mail Armor Coat) by Iron Mountain Armory

Kusari Katabira (Samurai Jacket) by Iron Mountain Armory

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Heavy Hemp Linen Options for Samurai Armor

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*Armor Color

Select the color & finish your armor will be painted.(Click through the product images to see details of different Paint Options.)

*Material Option

Select the material to be used(Click through the product images to see details of different Material Options.)

*Mon Option

Select to add 2 Mon to the Chest of your armor jacket.

*Sleeve Option

Select between Sleeveless, Sleeved or Detachable Sleeve.

*Kote Option

Select to add a matching Chain Mail Kote to your order.

*Padding Options

Choose to craft your armor WITH or WITHOUT padding.

*Odoshi Lace Options

Select the lace color to be used to lace up the sides of your armor coat.

*Belt Option

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.

*Chest Circumference

This option changes the girth size of the chest. While inhaling deeply, measure the distance AROUND the widest part of your chest. (Click through the images to see the different options.)

*Waist Circumference

This option adjusts the girth size of your waist. While inhaling deeply, have an assistant wrap the tape measure around your waist at level with your navel. In the back, you want the tape measure to wrap around completely level. The tape measure should be snug, but not tight.(Click through the images to see the different options.)

*Shoulder Width

Measure the distance from inseam to inseam of the shoulder on a comfortable fitting, non-stretch shirt or your desired width.

*Neck to Front Bend

This option effects the distance between the very top of the dō to the very bottom of your dō plate. The dō should rest where you waist and hips meet. This length adjustment will help stop your dō from pressing into your chin when sitting. Measure from where your throat meets your chest, straight down to your navel. Do not measure the contour of your chest and belly, this should be measured with a measuring stick.(Click through the images to see the different options.)

*Armpit to Waist

This option effects the distance between the armpit and waist of your dō, so the armor doesn’t push into your armpit while training or sitting. Starting 8 cm below your armpit, measure straight down to your navel line. Do not measure the contour of your chest and belly, this should be measured with a measuring stick.(Click through the images to see the different options.)