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Suneate Style Reference by Iron Mountain Armory

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Suneate
(Shin Guards)

Name: Suneate (Shin Guards)
Brand: Samurai Armor Parts
SKU: SNT
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.86 (21 reviews)

Rated 4.86 out of 5 based on 21 customer ratings

21 reviews

Original price was: $199.99.Current price is: $149.00. $149.00

SNT – Suneate

*Class Level

Select between Gashira and Taisho Class quality level.

*Gashira Suneate Style

Use this option to select the style of Suneate you would like us to craft for you.

*Taisho Suneate Style

Use this option to select the style of Suneate you would like us to craft for you.

*Shin Length

Measure 2 cm from above your foot to 2 cm below your knee to find your Shin Length.
Tip: It is better to select the shorter length to ensure a more comfortable fit.

*Shin Length

Measure 2 cm from above your foot to 2 cm below your knee to find your Shin Length.
Tip: It is better to select the shorter length to ensure a more comfortable fit.

*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.

*Mockup (Picture Simulation)

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.

01 - Kyahan Suneate - Gashira

Kneeless Light Suneate

*Gashira Armor Color

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

*Accent Lace Color

Select the lace (odoshi) color you would like for your armor. Options to lace specific armor parts are also available in the options below. (Click through the product images to see different Lace Options.)

*Material Options

Select the Linen Material or Art. Silk Brocade used for your Armor parts.

*Padding Options

Add PADDING to the inside of your Suneate.

01 - Kyahan Suneate - Taisho

Kneeless Light Suneate

*Taisho Armor Color

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

*Accent Lace Color

Select the lace (odoshi) color you would like for your armor. Options to lace specific armor parts are also available in the options below. (Click through the product images to see different Lace Options.)

*Material Options

Select the Linen Material or Art. Silk Brocade used for your Armor parts.

*Padding Options

Add PADDING to the inside of your Suneate.

02 - Ichi Hiza (Light Cavalry) - Gashira

Light Suneate with 1 Knee Pad

*Main Armor Color

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

*Accent Lace Color

*Material Options

Select the Linen Material or Art. Silk Brocade used for your Armor parts.

*Knee Material Option

Select the material color for the knee of your sunate

*Leather Options

*Hiza Lace Color

*Hiza Thread Color

*Padding Options

Add PADDING to the inside of your Suneate.

02 - Ichi Hiza (Light Cavalry) - Taisho

Light Suneate with 1 Knee Pad

*Taisho Armor Color

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

*Accent Lace Color

*Material Options

Select the Linen Material or Art. Silk Brocade used for your Armor parts.

*Knee Material Option

Select the material color for the knee of your sunate

*Leather Options

*Hiza Lace Color

*Hiza Thread Color

*Padding Options

Add PADDING to the inside of your Suneate.

03 - Light Mittsu Hiza Suneate - Gashira

Light Suneate with 3-Part Knee Pad

*Main Armor Color

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

*Accent Lace Color

*Material Options

Select the Linen Material or Art. Silk Brocade used for your Armor parts.

*Knee Material Option

Select the material color for the knee of your sunate

*Border Trim

*Hiza Lace Color

*Hiza Thread Color

*Leather Options

*Padding Options

Add PADDING to the inside of your Suneate.

03 - Light Mittsu Hiza Suneate - Taisho

Light Suneate with 3-Part Knee Pad

*Main Armor Color

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

*Accent Lace Color

*Material Options

Select the Linen Material or Art. Silk Brocade used for your Armor parts.

*Knee Material Option

Select the material color for the knee of your sunate

*Border Trim

*Hiza Lace Color

*Hiza Thread Color

*Leather Options

*Padding Options

Add PADDING to the inside of your Suneate.

04 - Medium Uma Suneate - Gashira

Medium Suneate with Solid Shin and Leather

*Gashira Armor Color

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

*Main Lace Color

*Accent Lace Color

*Material Options

Select the Linen Material or Art. Silk Brocade used for your Armor parts.

*Knee Material Option

Select the material color for the knee of your sunate

*Border Trim

*Hiza Lace Color

*Hiza Thread Color

*Leather Options

*Padding Options

Add PADDING to the inside of your Suneate.

04 - Medium Uma Suneate - Taisho

Medium Suneate with Solid Shin and Leather

*Taisho Armor Color

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

*Main Lace Color

*Accent Lace Color

*Material Options

Select the Linen Material or Art. Silk Brocade used for your Armor parts.

*Knee Material Option

Select the material color for the knee of your sunate

*Border Trim

*Hiza Lace Color

*Hiza Thread Color

*Leather Options

*Padding Options

Add PADDING to the inside of your Suneate.

05 - Medium Naka Suneate - Gashira

Medium Suneate with Solid Shin (No Leather)

*Gashira Armor Color

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

*Main Lace Color

*Accent Lace Color

*Material Options

Select the Linen Material or Art. Silk Brocade used for your Armor parts.

*Knee Material Option

Select the material color for the knee of your sunate

*Border Trim

*Hiza Lace Color

*Hiza Thread Color

*Padding Options

Add PADDING to the inside of your Suneate.

05 - Medium Naka Suneate - Taisho

Medium Suneate with Solid Shin (No Leather)

*Taisho Armor Color

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

*Main Lace Color

Suneate Terms & Options

*Accent Lace Color

*Material Options

Select the Linen Material or Art. Silk Brocade used for your Armor parts.

*Knee Material Option

Select the material color for the knee of your sunate

*Border Trim

*Hiza Lace Color

*Hiza Thread Color

*Padding Options

Add PADDING to the inside of your Suneate.

06 - Heavy Katai Hiza Suneate - Gashira

Solid Metal Heavy Suneate

*Main Armor Color

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

*Main Lace Color

Select the lace (odoshi) color you would like for your armor. Options to lace specific armor parts are also available in the options below. (Click through the product images to see different Lace Options.)

*Accent Lace Color

*Material Options

Select the Linen Material or Art. Silk Brocade used for your Armor parts.

*Rivet Option

Select this option to add raised rivets to the center shin plate.

*Padding Options

Add PADDING to the inside of your Suneate.

06 - Heavy Katai Hiza Suneate - Taisho

Solid Metal Heavy Suneate

*Main Armor Color

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

*Main Lace Color

Select the lace (odoshi) color you would like for your armor. Options to lace specific armor parts are also available in the options below. (Click through the product images to see different Lace Options.)

*Accent Lace Color

*Material Options

Select the Linen Material or Art. Silk Brocade used for your Armor parts.

*Rivet Option

Select this option to add raised rivets to the center shin plate.

*Padding Options

Add PADDING to the inside of your Suneate.

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SKU: SNT Category: Samurai Armor Parts Tags: Greaves, Leg Armor, Sangu, Shin Guards, Suneate

Description

Our Gashira Class Suneate (shin guards) are one of the Sangu, or three the principle parts of Samurai armor. The sangu were originally designed to protect the extremities, with the armor protecting the shins. These shin guards tie comfortably above and below the calf, providing protection for the samurai warrior. There were many styles. Many of which have been replicated by Iron Mountain Armory in Gashira Class quality, for the modern warrior.

Kyahan Suneate – Simple cloth shin guards with splint plates. These come without the hiza (knee pad).

Shino Suneate (Light) – Shin guards that consist of splint plates and are connected by Kisari (chainmail), with a cloth backing. The cloth hiza (knee) would often have some padding and kikko (hexagon plates) for added protection. The shino suneate (light) where typically worn by light cavalry and would have featured leather padding on the inside calf to avoid chafing the horse (Ichi Hiza). Foot soldier samurai, would have used the straight splints without the leather, affording them a little more protection (Light Mittsu Hiza Suneate).

Tsutsu-Suneate or Bishamon-Suneate (Medium) – Plate shin guards were preferred over the shin. They consisted of three or more plates, joined with an odoshi (lace) or chotsugai (hinge), and with extensions to cover the front of the hiza (knee). The cloth hiza, would often have some padding and kikko (hexagon plates) for added protection. The tsutu-suneate (medium) where favored by all cavalry, and would have had leather padding on the inside calf, to avoid chafing the horse (Medium Uma Suneate). Foot soldier samurai favored this style of shin guard without the leather, affording them extra protection (Medium Naka Suneate).

O-Tateage no Suneate (Heavy) – This style is crafted from a single plate or three plates, laced or riveted together with a large standing cup shaped knee plate for added protection (Heavy Katai Hiza Suneate).

To learn more about the unique history and development of Sangu armor like the Suneate, you can read more in our blog article “About Sangu and Sode Armor Parts.”

Features: Gashira Class Suneate

Traditional design.
Sold as a set of 2.
Variety of different colors, styles and options.

Our skilled katchû-shi (armorers) at the Iron Mountain Armory will need at least 3 to 7 days, depending on options selected, and other scheduled orders, for the custom handcrafting of this item.

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: The Samurai Armour Glossary by Ian Bottomley & David Thatcher

Additional information

Weight	1.25 kg
Dimensions	34 × 20 × 20 cm
suneate style	Light , Medium (+$40.00) , Heavy (+$20.00)
main armor color	Black , Black – Glossy , Black – Suna , Black – Uzumaki , Brown – Suna , Crimson – Gloss , Crimson – Suna , Gold , Gold – Nami , Red – Gloss , Tetsu Nami
main lace color	Black , Blue , Brown , Crimson , Navy , Orange , Purple , Red , White , Yellow

Reviews (21)

21 reviews for Suneate
(Shin Guards)

1-5 of 21 reviews

Verified owner Eric
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September 21, 2023

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Just got them, but they seem to well made. I got the medium option and it is very comfortable even kneeling.

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Verified owner Sean B.
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September 1, 2023

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Really high quality custom samurai armor. They keep you informed through the process and you get to see a picture before it get sent out.

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Verified owner henri haimard
Verified owner

March 17, 2022

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anthony.duclos30@gmail.com
Reviewer

February 20, 2022

After a good amount of use in combat oriented larps, the light suneate I ordered didn’t fare as good as I had hoped, some of the ring chains broke especially on the inner and outer plates with the sewing breaking off in some places. I had to sew the plates back on or they’d just tear off at some point.
Otherwise, they look as good as I wanted them to although I’d probably go for the mediums if I could rewind time as most of the issues I’ve encountered stem from the design of the light suneate.

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- Store manager Michael A
  Store manager
  
  February 21, 2022
  
  Thank you for your detailed review. The traditional kusari (iron mail) are butted and tend to open when stressed. With the Taisho quality yoroi, the kusari is double looped which prevents the kusari from opening. The threading is also stronger, to support the plating. We are always working to address issues such as this within the classes and will put some more focus on the threading of the plates in the future. 😀 Thank you again.
Jasper Moyes
Verified owner

October 19, 2021

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wonderfully done

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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.