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Samurai Armor, Helmet, Clothing & Accessories > Products > Do (Chest Armor) > Manchira
(Under Armor)

Manchira
(Under Armor)

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 5 customer ratings
(5 customer reviews)

$549.99 $449.95 $449.95

MCH-1

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

    Add LACE and Select the color of the LACE.
    This adds the "knots" to armor.
    Lace Color

    Select the thread color to be used. 


    Thread Color


    (Click through the product images to see different Lace Options.)

    Choose to craft your armor WITH or WITHOUT padding.

    Select the style and color of trim to be used.




    Trim Option







    Select to receive a Digital Picture Mockup (Simulation) of your order. We will email you a Mockup for your review before we start crafting your item. You can Approve or request Changes before we start crafting your item.



    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.)

    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.)

    Lay a comfortable shirt on a flat surface, then measure the straight distance between the two shoulder seams.

    Shoulder Width B
    Or enter the width you would like your shoulder distance to be.

    Lay a comfortable, not stretch, shirt on a flat surface and measure the distance from the shoulder seam to neck / collar.


    Using a straight ruler, have an assistant measure the distance across your chest, where your chest meets your shoulders.  Do not measure the contour of your chest.

    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.Sizing Option(Click through the images to see the different options.)

    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.

SKU: MCH-1 Categories: Do (Chest Armor), Tatami Armor (Folding Armor) Tags: Chestplate, Cuirass, Do, Folding Armor, Kikko Gane, Kikko Gane Do, Manchira, Ninja armor, Shinobi, Soft Armor, Tatami Armor, Under Armor
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Description

Manchira is an auxiliary chest armor typically worn under the samurai armor do (cuirass).  It is as a soft and flexible armor that can be worn over or under the kimono for protection, while in the street or traveling. Your custom-made Manchira can act as its own lightweight Do. It is is made up of a layered linen blend or brocade with kikko (steel hexagon plates), sewn between the cloth backings. This makes for a soft, flexible form of light armor that helps to protect the entire torso from slashes and stabs.  It was kept separate from the Do so it could easily be cleaned, repaired or replaced as needed. This prevents the user from having to send the entire Do in for servicing and maintenance.

Manchira were also worn by the wealthy merchant class and possibly used as a style of Shinobi (ninja) armor. It could be worn comfortably and discreetly under normal period clothing. This is an ideal training armor for modern martial artists or anyone wanting extra protection in the traditional form, or for anyone wanting a little extra protection in their day to day life from knife attacks or even in budo martial arts / bokken training.

Features:

  • Custom chest/waist size (fits snugly so order one size larger), custom height, color, pattern, material, and padding options.
  • Additional padding for protection from blunt weapons available.
  • Please note that this price is only for the Manchira Do (chest armor) only.  
  • The Kote (armored sleeves) and Suneate (shin guards), are sold separately.  
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 reproduction samurai item.

Ordering Tips:

4 / 5 – Chest / Waist Size – Best to order 2 cm larger on each dimension for a more comfortable fit.

C: Measure from where the chest meats the shoulder.

D: Neck to front Bend – Lowest part of your neck to your navel.

E: We suggest you start your measurement 5 cm below the armpit for a more comfortable fit.

Accessories:

  • Hikitate Eboshi – Add a traditional cloth hat to your order, traditionally worn by Samurai
  • Sarashi Belt – A traditional long cotton belt, used by Samurai to to secure their katana
  • Waraji Sandals – Bamboo straw sandals commonly used by samurai
  • Waraji-Gake – Traditional type of Japanese sock that is to be worn together with the Waraji sandals
  • Tabi Socks – Two toe section sock for use with sandals
  • Yugake – Traditional samurai gloves

If you are unsure of any terms, please visit our Glossary List . If you have any questions, please review our FAQ page or Contact Us directly.

References: Arms and Armor of the Samurai: The History of Weaponry in Ancient Japan  /    The Samurai: Warriors of Medieval Japan, 940-1600  /  Samurai: The Code of the Warrior   /  

Additional information

Weight 8 kg
Dimensions 50 × 50 × 6 cm

5 reviews for Manchira
(Under Armor)

  1. Rated 5 out of 5

    bioshock916 (verified owner) – January 4, 2021

    Excellent work, absolute freedom of movement. I liked the fact that there are three loops on the shoulders for adjustment for different shoulder widths.

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  2. Rated 5 out of 5

    Rocky Kramer (verified owner) – March 31, 2020

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    Loved it

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  3. Rated 5 out of 5

    Carl (verified owner) – June 19, 2021

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    Amazingly high quality and worth every penny can not recomend highly enough. So much passion and hard work has clearly gone into this piece and I am very impressed with the result.

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  4. Rated 5 out of 5

    Oleg (verified owner) – January 25, 2021

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    Lightweight and highly mobile, well-made personal armor is perfect for training.

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  5. Rated 5 out of 5

    Alex Lajoie (verified owner) – August 21, 2020

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    just perfect! I have tested with hard hit and the protection is incredible and really beautiful

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