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Kachi Tatami Karuta Yoroi

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 4 customer ratings
(3 customer reviews)

$999.99 $749.95

TTM-1-K

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

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    Select the material to be used(Click through the product images to see details of different Material Options.)

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    Add a MON (symbol) to the top central plate of your chest.

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    Choose to craft your armor WITH or WITHOUT padding.

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    This option changes the girth size of the chest. While inhaling deeply, measure the distance AROUND the widest part of your chest. (Click through the images to see the different options.)

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    This option adjusts the girth size of your waist.  While inhaling deeply, have an assistant wrap the tape measure around your waist at level with your navel.  In the back, you want the tape measure to wrap around completely level. The tape measure should be snug, but not tight.(Click through the images to see the different options.)

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    This option effects the distance between the very top of the dō to the very bottom of your dō plate.  The dō should rest where you waist and hips meet.  This length adjustment will help stop your dō from pressing into your chin when sitting.  Measure from where your throat meets your chest, straight down to your navel.  Do not measure the contour of your chest and belly, this should be measured with a measuring stick.Sizing Option(Click through the images to see the different options.)

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    This option effects the distance between the armpit and waist of your dō, so the armor doesn’t push into your armpit while training or sitting.  Starting 8 cm below your armpit, measure straight down to your navel line.  Do not measure the contour of your chest and belly, this should be measured with a measuring stick.(Click through the images to see the different options.)

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    Add a matching hachigane (armored headband) to your order.
    Hachigane

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    Choose to a BRASS MON (crest) to the central plate of your hachigane (armored headband).

    • 20 $

    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 $
SKU: TTM-1-K Category: Tatami Armor (Folding Armor) Tags: Kachi, Tatami Armor, Folding Armor, Gashira, Taisho, Karuta Armor, Ashigaru Armor
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Description

Kachi Tatami Karuta Yoroi is a form of light-weight, folding armor worn by Ashigaru, Shinobi and low ranking Samurai during the Sengoku Era of feudal Japan.  The term “tatami” refers to the folding ability and “karuta” a small square or rectangle plates of steel sewn to a cloth backing.  The Do (chest armor), as well as the kusazuri (thigh guards), have small spaces between the karuta, to allow for maximum flexibility.  A simple kote (sleeves) and suneate (shin guards) featuring steel shino (splint) plates sewn to matching linen backing, giving adequate protection and economics, are also included in this set. Padding can be added for extra protection for an additional fee. This Katchi Tatami Karuta Yoroi model offers the most economical Samurai style body armor from Iron Mountain Armory.  For the next level of light-weight, folding armor with more protection, please see our Gashira Tatami Karuta Yoroi.  For the ultimate lightweight, folding samurai armor, please see our Taisho Tatami Karuta Yoroi.

Karuta Armor was worn by all classes of samurai and foot soldiers (ashigaru) alike. High quality Taisho Karuta Armor was more elaborate, ornate and offered better protection, while the lower quality Kachi sets are plainer and offer only a basic level of protection. Tatami armor is easily adjusted to fit people of all sizes, and to be worn over or under clothing. Tatami armor may have also been popular amongst the shinobi (ninja), it could be worn discreetly under their clothing, allowing them an excellent, yet discreet protection, for their stealthy endeavors.

Features:  Kachi Quality

  • Linen with armor plates sewn on (no chainmail)
  • Includes basic do, kote & suneate.
  • An optional matching Hachigane(headband) or under padding, can be requested for an extra fee 
Our skilled katchû-shi (armorers) at the Iron Mountain Armory will need at least 2 to 4 weeks, depending on options selected, for the custom handcrafting of your reproduction samurai item.

Accessories:

  • Hikitate Eboshi – Add a traditional cloth hat to your order, traditionally worn by Samurai
  • Sarashi Belt – A traditional long cotton belt, used by Samurai to to secure their katana
  • Waraji Sandals – Bamboo straw sandals commonly used by samurai
  • Waraji-Gake – Traditional type of Japanese sock that is to be worn together with the Waraji sandals
  • Tabi Socks – Two toe section sock for use with sandals
  • Yugake – Traditional samurai gloves
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: Arms and Armor of the Samurai: The History of Weaponry in Ancient Japan  /  The Samurai: Warriors of Medieval, 940-1600  /  Samurai: The Code of the Warrior   /  

Additional information

Weight 16 lbs
Dimensions 18 × 18 × 6 in

3 reviews for Kachi Tatami Karuta Yoroi

  1. Rated 5 out of 5

    lumibos07 (store manager) – April 9, 2019

    Great product, comfortable and easy to wear. Fully recommended for mockup combat.

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  2. Rated 5 out of 5

    Tim642 (verified owner) – February 5, 2020

    Saw this tested in a youtube video and it looked impressive. I bought one and it is very well made. I recommend you buy it too if you want.

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  3. Rated 5 out of 5

    stephen gold (verified owner) – December 28, 2020

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    Same comment as above. Is there a guide to wear?

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  4. Rated 5 out of 5

    Johannes Gilg (verified owner) – January 2, 2021

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    (Please excuse grammar, im german) As the name says, Kachi is the simplest of the versions of this armor. But still it fits really well, it seems very durable and its easy to put on, even alone. The sleeves are a bit of a struggle to tie in a way to have freedom of movement, but thats just a characteristic of a historical Tatami Armor. The only downside are the little loops on the hand parts of the sleeves where you put your fingers through. They seem to have a joint that is a bit of a weakpoint and one of mine is already a bit loose. But its easy to replace and i know from modern jackets that these loops are always weakpoints, so still 5 stars.

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