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Tanko Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
Tanko Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
Tanko Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
Tanko Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
Kachi & Gashira Paint Color & Finish Options
Main & Accent Lace Odoshi Options for Gashira and Kachi class armor
F – Do Sizing 2
Tanko Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
Tanko Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
Tanko Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
Tanko Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
Paint Color & Finish Options
Main & Accent Lace Odoshi Options for Gashira and Kachi class armor
F - Do and Chest Sizing

Tanko Kachi Samurai Armor

(2 customer reviews)

$1,149.00 $1,099.00

K99

  • Standard Options

    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.)

    Select the lace (odoshi) color you would like for your armor. Options to lace specific armor parts are also available in the options below.Main & Accent Lace Odoshi Options for Gashira and Kachi class armor(Click through the product images to see different Lace Options.)

    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.)

    • 0 $

    Select the synthetic leather color and/or cloth design used on your haidate.
    Kachi Iyo Haidate - Vermilion

    • 0 $

    Light Suneate - Better suited for  Combat and Martial Arts Training
    Heavy Suneate - Better for traditional Cavalry and display

    Kachi Suneate Options

    Yoroi Bitsu and Stand

    • 0 $

    Extra Options

    A series of Additional Options for your Armor, which may incur extra costs.

    Hachi Goshozan (on left) and Zunari (on right)Samurai Kabuto Style Options 1

    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

    • 100 $

    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.)

    • 0 $

    Add RING and KNOT to the back of your KabutoKasa Jirushi No Kan

    • 15 $

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

    • 75 $

    Select your choice of face armor available for your yoroi.  Standard Menpo option will give you the mustache option, while Hoate will give you a goatee option.Kachi Menpo Options by Iron Mountain Armory

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

    • 0 $

    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

    Add brass decor with rings to sode (shoulders) and back with red ropes and holding knot.

    Agemaki no Kan

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

    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

    • 0 $

    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

    • 0 $

    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

    • 0 $

    This option changes your armor details by keeping a smooth finish or adding raised rivets to your kabuto and dō.Do Rivet Options
    Rivet style may differ depending on armor design and class.

    • 30 $

    Sizing Options

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

    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 specify YOUR WEIGHT for our armorers to better craft your armor for you. Please select the option that is the closest to your weight, as this doesn't have to be completely accurate.

    • 0 $

    Mon Options

    A series of MON OPTIONS (crest) for your suit of armour and it's accessories.

    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.)

    • 35 $

    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

    • 35 $

    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.)

    • 0 $

    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.

    Sarashi

    • 25 $

    Waraji

    • 15 $

    • 5 $

    Add a cotton Hikitate Eboshi to your order.Hikitate Eboshi

    • 30 $
  • Paint Color & Finish Options
    Main & Accent Lace Odoshi Options

    Custom Do Sizing

    • 125 $

    • 0 $
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Description

Tanko Armor was the first style of iron armor that appeared in Japan during the 4th century A.D. It was worn by the foot soldiers and had a distinctive lamellar (layered) construction. This do (cuirass or chest armor), featured layers of ita mono (iron) which was attached to an iron frame. First using leather strips, and later with rivets. This pre-samurai armor was the first of its kind to be constructed completely of iron plates connected together by leather thongs and later cotton.

The older tanko armor opened in the front of the body and then tied together. In order to wear the armor the warrior would have had to stretch the cuirass apart. It required physical strength and sometimes several assistants. Later this problem was resolved by splitting the armor along the sides and adding a hinge so it could be opened and closed with more ease. The kusazuri (bell-like defensive skirt) was added to protect the lower body and thighs of the warrior. Watagami. Shoulder straps, were also added to help distribute the weight of the armor onto the shoulders. It also added more protection. Forearms were protected by a tube-like kote, which was often made from leather or iron.

This historically accurate reproduction of Tanko Armor is completely handcrafted from iron, cotton and leather. Each suit of armor comes complete with clothing garments. It’s functionally correct in every detail. Custom sizing and coloring is available upon request.

Features: Kachi Class.

  • Variation of paint, nylon odoshi colors and features.
  • Full sized and fully functional.

The apprentice katchû-shi at Iron Mountain Armory will handcraft this product at the time of your order. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for 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

Weight36.0 lbs
Dimensions18.0 × 18.0 × 15.0 in

2 reviews for Tanko Kachi Samurai Armor

  1. gorgeous armor –

    Absolutely gorgeous armor, far better than I expected! Armor quality and customer service is top notch!

  2. … –

    Very impressive and accurate reproduction of historical armor from the museum. Very detailed and made very well.