Sanada Yukimura Samurai Armor handcrafted in Gashira class by the skilled katchû-shi (Japanese armor smith) of Iron Mountain Armory in honor of of the legendary Daimyo. Sanada Yukimura (真田 幸村, 1567 – 1615) was a samurai commander famed for his ability to both attack and defend. Sanada Yukimura’s iconic Gusoku(armor set) features the Sanada clan maedate (crest) called “Rokumonsen” which represents the six coins believed needed to cross the river of the underworld. This mon expressed how the Sanada Clan had no fear of death and were ready for it, making them even more fearsome in battle. As a Taisho of the Sanada Clan, Yukimura brought great honor to his family name as he was known not only as a fierce warrior but an excellent military tactician as well. His reputation was well earned after he emerged victorious in many battles, even when he was vastly outnumbered. Most notably he won even more fame after organizing and leading the defense during the Siege of Osaka. The legends call him “Crimson Demon of War” and “The Last Sengoku Hero”. His kabuto is adorned with the antlers of a deer to personify his prowess for attack and defense.
The antlers (synthetic) on Sanada’s helmet personify his unique ability of both defense and attacking. The standard color for this armor set is a vermilion or crimson color, sometimes with a suna (sand) finish. However, the Iron Mountain Armory is happy to honor your request to paint this handsome gusoku in any color / finish you would prefer, as well as use the odoshi(lace) color of your choice. Our katchû-shi are also happy to craft your yoroi with a different style of helmet, menpo and/or suneate to make your samurai armor custom to you. More options are available through the drop down menus. Also available in Kachi and Taisho class.
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.
Our skilled katchû-shi (armorers) at the Iron Mountain Armory will need at least 4 to 6 weeks, depending on options selected, and other scheduled orders, for the custom handcrafting of your samurai armor set. |
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. |
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I saw armor that looked exactly like this while in Japan but the price with shipping and taxes was just too expensive. Even if you actually buy it On-Line from Japan, the retail price there is more expensive. A few months after returning from Japan I still wanted a suit of armor but I just couldn’t bring myself to paying over $3K for a basic suit of armor.
We all know that to get the “real” samurai armor you have to get it from Japan, but I decided to take a chance. After contacting a few websites I determined this is the website everyone else buys from and the pictures looked just like the actual suits did in the store in Japan. Now Japan take 4 to 6 weeks for delivery and these guys promised and delivered in just 17 days with my custom size!
I bought the SAME EXACT armor I fell in love with in Japan at 1/3 the price! The detail, feel and fit is perfect; I am so impressed!! These guys are THE REAL DEAL!!
Wow, very impressive. Real antlers and very well made! Thank you!!
It fits absolutely perfect. It looks intimidating when wearing it. On display it is a wonderful piece of art. Movement overall is obviously “a bit restricted”, but for wearing a full armor this is quite fabulous. I mean sword movement worked intuitively and there were no restrictions. Even the colors fully match what I had in mind, when selecting every option.
100% recommend this company for your historical Bushido Samurai armor needs. The attention to detail and quality of manufacture is unprecedented for a hand crafted item. As a military historian, I have had an opportunity to inspect many original suits of Japanese armor, and the comparison is very authentic in terms of construction. Please keep in mind that even with high quality control, these are hand crafted items, so there is no such thing as “perfect”, but for the cost, they exceed even many Japanese suits of armor, and this is completely ready for combat. I would strongly urge buyers to purchase at minimum of the Gashira level of quality, and there is a significant different of upgrade of materials and construction. I was also very impressed with the customer service and speed of construction. My Gashira set only took about 6 weeks until arrival.