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Nanban Do Samurai Gashira Class Cuirass by Iron Mountain Armory

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Nanban Do Gashira Class

Original price was: $899.99.Current price is: $749.87. $749.87

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Each option has a ? next to it. Click or Tap the ? to show a summarized explanation of the option. For full explanations please click the "ORDER OPTIONS EXPLAINED" link at the bottom left of the page.

Chest Color

Select the Color & Finish of your Do (cuirass).
Samurai Chest Do Color & Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory

Skirt Color

Select to change the Kusazuri (Skirt) Color / Finish.

(If left blank it will match the MAIN ARMOR COLOR option selected above.)

Main Lace Color

Select the LACE (Odoshi) Color you would like for your armor. (Click through the product images to see different Lace Colors.)

Bottom Lace Color

Select to Change or Add a BOTTOM lace to your Do.
Bottom Lace (Odoshi) Color Option by Iron Mountain Armory

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Mimi-Ito Color

Select to Change or Add a Mimi-Ito (Border Lace) to your Do / Kusazuri (Armored Skirt).
Mimi-Ito Color for Chest / Kusazuri Option by Iron Mountain Armory

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Fabric Options

Select the material to be used on your Tate-Eri (shoulder padding) and Yoroi Obi (padded armor belt).

Tate-Eri crafted by Iron Mountain Armory

Rivet Option

Select to have your Yoroi crafted WITH or WITHOUT Rivets. Image for reference only.

*Temper Armor Plates

Select to Heat Temper your steel armor plates to Add more toughness. Your armor will be heated to 700 degrees, making it more resilient and less likely to dent or break upon hard impacts. Best for Martial Arts Training, LARP & SCA Sports.

Additional Options

Chest Ring

Select to add 1 or 2 Chest Rings (Saihai no kan & Tenugui no kan) to your Dō, used to display tassels or hold a saihai or gunbai. (Select option from the perspective of wearing the armor)

Waist Ring

Add 1 or 2 WAIST RINGS (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. (Select option from the perspective of wearing the armor)

Banner Holder

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

Ornamental Options

Ornate Fittings

Select to ADD Ornate Brass Fittings to the Front Only and/or Back of your Gashira or Kachi Do (if available) Image for reference only & may vary depending on armor class / model.

TRIM OPTIONS

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

Do Mon

Select the Mon (symbol) to be painted on the front of your Dō (chest plate).(Option Not Available with Suna finish)

*Do Mon Color

Select the color you would like your Mon to painted.

Display Options

Display Option

Add a Display Stand and/or Box to your order.

Sizing Options

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

Chest Sizing

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.

Please Note: Sizing is for reference only and may not reflect the final product. Please read the FAQs for more details.

Height Options

Adjust the armor to your Height. Standard sizing is 5' 8" (175 CM). Select the option closest to your actual height. If unsure, select 1 size smaller and enter your actual size in the order comments.

Weight Options

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.

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.

Yoroi Obi Style

Select between Standard Narrow or Large Wide Yoroi-Obi (padded belt) to be worn under your Do.

Add Sarashi Belt

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.

Add Uwa-Obi Belt

Select to add an Uwa-Obi (Outer Belt), used to hold your katana or other accessories. Image for reference only

Extra Customization Options

Gashira (Officer): Expertly handmade from a mixture of quality traditional and modern materials, as well as some modern crafting process. This class of armor is crafted with a good attention to detail. Crafting Time: 20 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 represents the next level up from our “Kachi Class.” Each suit is meticulously handcrafted by our experienced katchû-shi (armor smiths) at Iron Mountain Armory. These artisans pour their warrior spirit into every piece, using quality materials and traditional crafting methods, complemented by modern techniques, tools, and design advancements. Like the Taisho Class, each suit is heavily researched and crafted with great care for historical accuracy. The principal difference between the Gashira and Taisho classes is that the Gashira Class is crafted with a practical bowl-style kabuto (simulated laminate) and some machine-stamped parts. The Gashira Class also features subtle modern enhancements, such as grommets and spot welding, making the armor more robust and easier to maintain. Our Gashira Class samurai armor is made for collectors, exhibitions, re-enactors, and martial artists who desire an authentic “Gendai” samurai suit of armor without the additional expenses associated with the more traditional design and handcrafting methods of our Taisho Class. The Gashira Class features a more traditional Gendai design compared to the Kachi Class and includes features such as real animal hair, genuine leather, a removable or interchangeable nose, brass fittings, shoulder padding with kikko (armor plating), traditional butted mail, opposable thumbs, leg/waist support on haidate, extra materials, fittings, riveting, grommets, additional lacing options, and an included armor storage/display box (yoroi bitsu) with stand. The attention to detail is a significant step up from the Kachi Class. However, due to the handcrafted nature of many parts, there may be some blemishes that pass through our QC process. Although we strive to avoid and correct these blemishes, they are a natural occurrence in handcrafting. Taisho Class suits will have fewer, if any, of these blemishes due to the high standards and meticulous review processes.

Standard Design Options
Extra Design Options

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.

Upper Chest / Back Color

Select to change the Muna-ita & Waka-ita (3 upper front / back plates) color / finish.
Muna-ita & Waka-ita (Upper Chest) Options

(If left blank it will match the CHEST COLOR option selected above.)

*Leather Options

Select the style of printed leather (egawa) used on the top Chest / Back of your armor.

Leather Trim

Select the TRIM (Kawa or Asa) you want used around the Leather areas of your armor.

Shoulder Lace Color

Select the LACE (Odoshi) Color you would like for your armor. (Click through the product images to see different Lace Colors.)

Shoulder Thread Color

Select the Color Thread used around the lace knots. If left blank it will match the Main Lace Color.

Thread Color

Shoulder Trim Option

Select the color / style of Trim / Edge used around your Tate-Eri (shoulder padding). If left blank, it will match your Main Fabric option
Trim Option

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Kusazuri Belt Option

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 Plate & Lacing

Select the PLATE and LACE style you want for your Kusazuri / Gessan.

Kusazuri Bottom Plate

Select the Color & Finish your Kusazuri (Gessan) Bottom Plates.

Side Lace Color

Select the COLOR of the VERTICAL / SIDE LACE of your Sode.

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SKU: D20-G Category: Do (Chest Armor) Tags: Bullet Proof, Bulletproof, European, Nanban, Nanban Dogusoku

Description

Nanban Yoroi is a hybrid of European and Samurai style armor, introduced to Japan in 1647 by Daimyo Matsudaira Sadayuki of Shikoku. He was gifted a European cuirass by the Portuguese embassy, which arrived in Nagasaki of that year. Sadayuki quickly dispatched the cuirass to his katchû-shi (armorers), ordering them to refurbish it by fusing the European cuirass with traditional samurai armor design, creating the first nanban dō gusoku. Nanban (Southern Barbarian) is a general term used to refer to anything “foreign”, thus was used for both Chinese and Westerners. The nanban-dō (南蛮胴) features a bow or high center ridge line along the center of the chest, which was often crafted with nanban tetsu (foreign steel), which could be imported steel but more often was scraps of metal from the ballast of Dutch trading ships. There are also references of the Japanese importing steel from China, Thailand, and even wootz steel from India. Nanban armor with the superior nanban tetsu, created what was known as “bulletproof” samurai armor, of their time. It was the most effective and maybe the most expensive samurai armor of the late Sengoku era (waring state).

The katchû-shi (armorers) of the Iron Mountain Armory have created this traditional nanban do utilizing nanban tetsu, fusing both Japanese and Naban armor crafting methods. Just like the ancient samurai armorers, Iron Mountain Armory offers many different options, so you can design your own personal traditional nanban do. Forge your own future with your own samurai armor by the Iron Mountain Armory. Traditional Armor for the Modern Warrior

Features:

Traditional Design
Customization Available
Custom Sizing Available
Full Sized and Wearable
Not meant to be used against real bullets!

Our skilled katchû-shi (armorers) at the Iron Mountain Armory will need at least 1 to 2 weeks, depending on options selected, and other scheduled orders, for the custom handcrafting of your reproduction samurai item.

CHEST MONS: This Samurai Do can be ordered with a Mon painted onto the front plate. For an extra fee, you can select one from our list of Standard Mon’s, or have your own Crest applied for an additional fee.

To have your own Mon painted: #1: Select the “Custom Mon” option. #2: Complete the purchase through our Shopping Cart. #3: Send a high-quality image of the Mon / Logo to the confirmation email you receive from us.

Note: We hand paint these Mon’s, and they can only be simple “Clip-Art” style designs in a single color. If you would like a Mon but select a “Suna” type paint color, your Mon image may turn out blurry due to the paint texture.

Ordering Tips: We recommend that you order one size larger AND one size shorter than the size required, if you are between height options. The armor is close fitting. It can close into itself if too big, or be a little uncomfortable if fitted too tall. If you’re planning on wearing a yoroi hitatare or a kikko gane do under the armor, we suggest adding 6 cm to your chest size when ordering. This is an okegawa style do, which features a pin hinge under the left armpit. This pin can be removed and a cord attached to make it a traditional Ni-Mai style Do (making it a more even and comfortable fit it is too tight).

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

Weight	7.25 kg
Dimensions	41 × 45 × 51 cm

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SHIPPING & DELIVERY
Unless otherwise noted in the product description, LSE contracts Iron Mountain Armory China to hand make and ship all products. Iron Mountain Armory will drop ship directly to recipient worldwide. Shipping rates and times depend on selected courier / service, individual products, weight / size of item(s) and other details. Delivery times are not guaranteed. Orders are packed and shipped with care. Because we ship worldwide and regulations differ between countries, sometimes extra time is needed when preparing and shipping your package. We make every effort to ship each order in a timely manner.