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Tanko Kachi Samurai Armor

Name: Tanko Kachi Samurai Armor
Brand: Kachi Samurai Armor (Basic Quality)
SKU: K99
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (2 reviews)

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 2 customer ratings

(2 customer reviews)

$1,199.00 $1,199.00

K99

Standard Options

Armor Color

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

Lace Color

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

Rivet Option

Select to have your Do (Front & Back) crafted WITH or WITHOUT Rivets. Image for reference only.

Do Mon

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

Please Note: Suna Finish Paint may cause some blur effect for the mon

*Do Mon Color

Select the color you would like your Mon to be.

Dō 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)

(Select option from the view of wearing the armor)

Fitting Options

Add Brass Decorations to the front, with Hasso No Kanamono (Brass ring) to the back with Red Tassel of your armor set.

Agemaki-no-Kan part option 2

THIS MAY DIFFER DEPENDING ON DO MODEL TYPE

Add Holding 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)

(Select option from the view of wearing the armor)

Uwa-Obi Material

Select the Fabric to be used for your Uwa Obi belt.

Add 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)

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.

Display Options

Add a Display Stand and 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.

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.

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, tools and advancements in design. 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. Gashira class also feature some small modern design enhancements (like adding grommets and spot welding) to make the armor more robust and easier to main. 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), traditional butted mail, opposable thumbs, leg / waist support on haidate, extra materials, fittings, riveting, grommets, extra lacing options and included armor storage / display box (yoroi bitsu) with stand. The attention to detail is a big step up from Kachi class, however, due to handcrafting of many parts there might be some blemishes that pass through our QC process. Although we work to avoid and fix blemishes / issues, through the QC process, they are a natural occurrence of handcrafting. Taisho class suits will have fewer (if any) of these blemishes that occur due to high standards and level of detail when crafting and review.

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.

Kusazuri Color

Select to change the Kusazuri (Skirt) Color / Finish. (If left blank it will match the MAIN ARMOR COLOR option selected above.)

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: K99 Category: Kachi Samurai Armor (Basic Quality) Tags: Classic Series, Heian, Samurai Armor, Samurai Yoroi, Tanko

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 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.

Our skilled katchû-shi (armorers) at the Iron Mountain Armory will need at least 3 to 5 weeks, depending on options selected, and other scheduled orders, for the custom handcrafting of your yoroi.

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

Weight	14 kg
Dimensions	41 × 41 × 51 cm

Reviews (2)

2 reviews for Tanko Kachi Samurai Armor

1-2 of 2 reviews

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Reviewer

December 24, 2013

Rated 5 out of 5
Very impressive and accurate reproduction of historical armor from the museum. Very detailed and made very well.

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gorgeous armor
Reviewer

December 1, 2013

Rated 5 out of 5
Absolutely gorgeous armor, far better than I expected! Armor quality and customer service is top notch!

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