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G01 Okegawa Gashira Samurai Armor
G01 Okegawa Gashira Samurai Armor
G01 – Okegawa Yoroi
G01 – Okegawa Yoroi
G01 – Gold Okegawa Yoroi
G01 – Okegawa Yoroi
G01 – Okegawa Yoroi
G01 – Okegawa Yoroi
Kachi & Gashira Paint Color & Finish Options
Odoshi Ge Color Options for Samurai Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
Linen Color Options from Iron Mountain Armory
Gashira & Kachi Fabric Brocade Options
Egawa Options by Iron Mountain Armory
Gashira Kabuto Styles Options
Gashira Class Menpo Nose Options
menpo mustache options
Sode Terms and Options
F – Do Sizing 2
Samurai Family Mons (1)
Samurai Family Mons (2)
Samurai Family Mons (3)
G01 Okegawa Gashira Samurai Armor
G01 - Okegawa Yoroi
G01 - Okegawa Yoroi
G01 - Gold Okegawa Yoroi
G01 - Okegawa Yoroi
G01 - Okegawa Yoroi
G01 - Okegawa Yoroi
Paint Color & Finish Options
Odoshi Ge Color Options for Samurai Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
Linen Color Options from Iron Mountain Armory
Gashira & Kachi Fabric Brocade Options
Egawa Options by Iron Mountain Armory
Gashira Kabuto Styles Options
Gashira Class Menpo Nose Options
menpo mustache options
Sode Terms and Options
F - Do and Chest Sizing
Samurai Family Mon Crest for Iron Mountain Armory
Samurai Family Mon Crest for Iron Mountain Armory
Samurai Family Mon Crest

Okegawa Gashira Samurai Armor

(5 customer reviews)

$1,949.00 $1,754.00

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  • Standard Suit Options

    Select from these options to customize your samurai armor set.

    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.)

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

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    Select the STYLE OF KABUTO (helmet) for your Armor.
    Please click the "ORDER OPTIONS EXPLAINED" link at the bottom left of the page for more details.
    Gashira Class Kabuto Style Options

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    This option is available for Suji-Bachi Style Helmets, and allows you to chose how many plates are used to craft the “bowl” section of your helmet. The Standard Option is “Simulated” which means the helmet bowl will be crafted from a single sheet of steel and made to look like it is crafted from several pieces.Laminated Kabuto Example by Iron Mountain Armory

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    Select to change, customize or remove the front crest (maedate) on the helmet. You can select a standard brass mon (symbol), your own custom mon / logo or a wooden or brass design. Please reference our "Order Options Explained" page for more details and reference.Crest (Maedate) Example by Iron Mountain Armory


    (Click through the product images to see different Standard Mon Options and referenced number.)

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    ADD or REMOVE brass decor, rings and tassels.

    Agemaki no Kan

    These help keep your sode in place.
    Recommended if using armor for any combat training.

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    Select if you would like your armor with a Smooth Finish or Raised Rivets (add rivets to helmet and chest).

    Do Rivet Options

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    Add Copper Trim (Fukurin) to your armor.
    Fukurin Copper Trim Option

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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).Yoroi Fabric Options(Click through the product images to see different Material Options.)

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    Select the Leather Color and/or Pattern used of your armor.
    Egawa Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    Primarily it will be used on the Haidate (armored apron), above the armor plating, but may also be used on Light or Medium Suneate (shin armor).


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    Select the style of Suneate (shin armor) you would like for your armor.

    Suneate Style Reference by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Picture is for reference only.)

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    Select to upgrade your standard black lacquer Yoroi Bitsu (storage box & stand) to a natural lacquer Deluxe Bitsu with "dove tailed" joints.

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    Choose to add Samurai or Custom Mon (symbol) to your Yoroi Bitsu (armor box). Custom Mon's needs to be e-mailed to us in a mono-color, “Clip-Art” format.Akai Oni Taisho Yoroi(Click through the product images to see different Standard Mon Options.)

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    Kabuto Options

    Select these options to further customize your Kabuto (helmet).

    Add a symbol (mon) to the ears (fukigaeshi) of your helmet. This can be a standard mon or custom design you can email us in "Clip-Art" format.
    Fukigaeshi by Iron Mountain Armory(Click through the product images to see different Standard Mon Options.)

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    Use this option to add Dear Antlers, Water Buffalo Horns, Wooden Horns or Waki-Date (Flat Wooden Horns) to your kabuto.

    Dear Antlers Option by Iron Mountain Armory Natural Buffalo Horns Options by Iron Mountain Armory

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    Add a Kasa Jirushi no Kan (ring with tassel) to the back of a helmet with an Agemaki Bow (a specially knotted cord).Kasa Jirushi No Kan

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    Customize the visor of your helmet with embosed eyebrows and/or wrinkles.
    Kabuto Visor Options - Miage Shiwa - Mayu

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    Select your choice of face armor available for your yoroi.  Standard and Ressei Menpo option will give you nose and mustache options.  Henpo and Hoate are without nose option.

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    Add character to your armor by selecting a custom mustache option.menpo mustache options(This option is only available with certain mask / nose styles.)

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    Add a "Soul Patch" beard to the top chin (below lip) of my Hanbo or Hoate.

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    Select the color you would like your mustache to be.

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    Chest Options

    Select from the following options to further customize your Do (chest armor).

    Select the material color used for your shoulder padding (Tate-Eri).
    Tate-Eri crafted by Iron Mountain Armory

    PLEASE NOTE: If not selected we will use Tan or match your main material color.

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    Select the Mon (symbol) option to be painted on the front of your Dō (chest plate).Makie Do Toyotomi Clan Gashira Samurai Armor(Click through the product images to see different Standard Mon Options.)


    Option Not Available with Suna finish

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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


    Please Note: Select the option as if you are wearing the armor (Left / Right)

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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

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    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(Add Option Wooden Banner Base)

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    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

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    Sizing Options

    The Sizing Options for your custom samurai armor set.

    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

    Select accessories to add to your custom samurai armor order.

    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 $

    Add Straw Sandals to your order

    • 15 $

    Add a pair of Tabi Socks to your order

    • 3 $

    Extra Customization 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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    • 25 $

    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 color & finish your Helmet will be painted.Kabuto Terms and Options by Iron Mountain Armory

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    Select the color & finish the ears (fukigaeshi) will be painted.Kabuto Terms and Options by Iron Mountain Armory

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    Select the color & finish your Shikoro Bottom Plate (Suso no ita) will be painted.Kabuto Terms and Options by Iron Mountain Armory(This option should only be chosen if you would like the neck plates to be a different color than those of the main Helmet.)

    • 25 $

    Select the main color and finish your mask and throat guard will be painted. You can paint the bottom plate a different color by using the "Advanced Custom Options" below.
    Menpo Details, Terms and Options

    • 25 $

    Select the color & finish your Tare will be painted.
    Menpo Details, Terms and Options


    (This option should only be chosen if you would like the throat plates to be a different color than those of the mask.)

    • 25 $

    Select the color & finish your Tare Bottom Plate (Suso no ita) will be painted.
    Menpo Details, Terms and Options


    (This option should only be chosen if you would like the throat plates to be a different color than those of the mask.)

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    Select the color & finish your Sode will be painted.
    Sode Terms and Options

    • 25 $

    Select the color & finish your Sode Bottom Plates (Suso no ita) will be painted.
    Sode Terms and Options

    • 25 $

    Select the color & finish your Dō will be painted.
    Dō Terms and Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    • 25 $

    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.)

    • 25 $

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

    • 25 $

    Select the color & finish your Haidate will be painted.
    Haidate Terms and Options

    • 25 $

    Select the color & finish your Suneate will be painted.Suneate Terms & Options

    • 25 $

    Custom Lace Options

    Additional custom options for our armor sets. These are optional, and come with additional costs.

    Sode Terms and Options

    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.)

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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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    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 Okegawa Gashira Samurai Armor is our first and more popular reproduction yoroi in our Gashira Samurai Armor series. This Okegawa Gashira Samurai Armor is crafted by our senior katchû-shi (Japanese armor smith), at the Iron Mountain Armory using one of the most iconic armor designs called “Tosei Yokohagi Okegawa Ni-Mai Do,” which loosely translates to a “Modern” Two Section Cuirass with Horizontal Plating Joined by a Pin Hinge.  

“Tosei” is a term used to describe “modern” styles of samurai armor, but modern is also defined as being post 1500 A.D. It is stylized by the time period when the katchû-shi started using ito-mono plating, which are long single plates, overlapped and riveted or laced together, instead of the thousands of single iron “scale” plates, or kozan.  This made the crafting of the armor faster and more efficient, as well as more durable in the evolving weapons & tactics of war – introduced by the arrival of the Europeans.

The Okegawa Ni-Mai Do had become one of the most common armor designs used during the last 100 years of the Sengoku Era.  This Do is crafted from overlapping individual lames (metal strips) that are smoothed over, then painted and laced with your choice of color.   The kabuto (helmet), menpo (mask) and suneate (shin guards) armor style can be changed or customized upon your request.

Features: Gashira Class crafting.

  • Full sized and fully functional.
  • Variation of paint, high quality cotton odoshi colors and traditional features.
  • Includes display box and stand.

A skilled katchû-shi artisan at  Iron Mountain Armory will begin to handcraft this product at the time of your order. Please allow 4 to 5 weeks for the crafting of this item.

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.

Additional information

Weight63.0 lbs
Dimensions18.0 × 20.0 × 24.0 in

5 reviews for Okegawa Gashira Samurai Armor

  1. Almost perfect… –

    I ordered the ashiguri model. There are a few blemishes with the paint and the box was dented when delivered.

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  2. Very impressive. –

    I am very impressed with the quality. Very nice, thank you very much.

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  3. SATISFIED –

    I AM VERY SATISFIED WITH MY PURCHASE AND THE SERVICES I RECEIVED. I WOULD RECOMMEND TO A FRIEND. A+

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  4. LARP –

    Order the suit and use it for LARP. I had to add a little padding to the arms but other than that, the armor fits great and holds up well. A few scuffs from tumbling but other than that it is great.

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  5. Mark Hoang (verified owner) –

    Great Armor But….
    This is my very first suit of armor I’ve ever owned, so I never really knew what to expect. When I received the armor, I began to put it on. At first it was heavy, almost like two sacks of potatoes. However I was surprised to how quickly I endured and got used to the weight of the armor. It fits very well, the sleeves fit fine, the shin guards are nice. There are a few problems with it which is why I don’t completely give it 5 stars. First problem is the ‘Do’, or the chest piece. On your website I see the suit of armor with the rings on the chest piece, although mine didn’t have those rings. Also, there is a problem with the Menpo. Your pictures online provide photographic references of the iron hooks attached to the menpo, although I didn’t get any, making it more difficult for me to put it on. Those are my complaints, with my product not matching up to the pictures you’ve provided.

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