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Tosei Samurai Do
Gashira

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

$649.00 $584.00

DO2-G

  • 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.)

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    Select the lace (odoshi) color you would like for your armor.  Options to lace specific armor parts are also available in the options below.Odoshi & Mimi-Ito Options by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Click through the product images to see different Lace Options.)

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    Select the material to be used on your Tate-Eri (shoulder padding) and Obi (padded belt).

    tate eri example by Iron Mountain Armory

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    Select if you would like your armor with a Smooth Finish or Raised Rivets.
    Do Rivet Options

    • $

    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

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    Select the color you would like your Mon to be.

    • $

    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


    (Select option from the view of wearing the armor)

    • $

    Add Brass Fittings to the Front and/or Back of the do

    Agemaki-no-Kan part option 2

    THIS MAY DIFFER DEPENDING ON DO MODEL TYPE

    • $

    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


    (Select option from the view of wearing the armor)

    • 5 $

    Add a Machi-Uke (banner holder) to the back of your Dō (chest armor) so you can attach a Sashimono (war banner) to your armor set.Machi-Uke Banner Holder(Add Option Wooden Banner Base)

    • 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

    • $

    This option is for adding a "Fukurin" or decorative metal trim over the edges of your dō.
    Fukurin Copper Trim Option

    • $

    Add a Display Stand and Box to your order

    Yoroi Bitsu and Stand

    • $

    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 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.

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    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 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 $

    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.




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    • 50 $

    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.

    Select the lace (odoshi) color you would like for your armor.  Options to lace specific armor parts are also available in the options below.Odoshi & Mimi-Ito Options by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Click through the product images to see different Lace Options.)

    • $

    The color thread used around the lace
    Tate-Eri - Shoulder Padding with Kikko-Gane

    • 0 $

    Stile of trim / edge

    • 0 $

    Select the color & finish your Kusazuri will be painted.
    Kusazuri Terms & Options by Iron Mountain Armory


    (This option should only be chosen if you would like the skirt plates to be a different color than those of the chest armor.)

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    Select the color & finish your Shikoro Bottom Plates (Suso no ita) will be painted.
    Kusazuri Terms & Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    • 0 $

    Select the color used for the HORIZONTAL LACE, on ALL hanging Bottom Plates. Affects the Shikoro (helmet neck plate), Tare (throat guard), Sode (shoulder plates) & Kusazuri (plate skirt). This is different from the mimi-ito.Sode Terms and Options(Click through the product images to see different Lace Options.)

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    Select the color used for the VERTICAL LACE, on ALL Hanging Plates. Affects the Shikoro (helmet neck plate), Tare (throat guard), Sode (shoulder plates) & Kusazuri (plate skirt). This is different from the mimi-ito.Sode Terms and Options(Click through the product images to see different Lace Options.)

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    This option adds an extra outer row of Lace on ALL of the Hanging Plates. Affects the Shikoro (helmet neck plate), Tare (throat guard), Sode (shoulder plates) & Kusazuri (plate skirt).Sode Terms and Options(Click through the product images to see different Lace Options.)

    • 0 $
SKU: DO2-G Category: Do (Chest Armor) Tags: Ashigaru, Gashira, Okegawa, Samurai Armor Parts, Do, breastplate, Chest, Yokohagi, ni-mai, Kawa Koshi Tsuke, Tosei, Gendai, Samurai Chest Armor
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Description

 The Tosei Dō is a style of chest armor which was one of the major components of Japanese armor worn by the samurai class and ashigaru (foot soldiers) of Feudal Japan. Our standard samurai Dō is crafted in the style of a traditional Yokohagi Okegawa ni-mai Dō . It was very popular during the Sengoku (Warring States) Period. The chest plate was made up of 12 individual iron lames (front + back) and riveted together. Okegawa means “tub-sided” and refers to the tub-like shape of the cuirass construction. Because the armor was designed with a single hinge under the left arm, it allowed the wearer to slide into the Dō and tie it closed from the other side. This style was commonly known as a “clam shell Dō ”. The most common Okegawa Dō in this time period was the Yokohagi, where the plates were riveted in horizontal rows.

The ita-mono plates became more common over the hon kozane (true scale). As a result, this armor style was faster to craft, more economical in design and offered more overall protection. It was a necessary part of modern Dō styles due to the evolving battlefield tactics and the introduction of firearms. This is why the Okegawa yoroi had become the most common style of armor used by all levels of samurai and their ashigaru during the 16 century.

This Gashira Class Tosei Yokohagi Okegawa Ni-Mai-Dō is a horizontal plated, “tub-sided”, 2 section chest design, joined together with a hinge, making a “clam shell” style of armor.  The Dō has horizontal, overlapping plates that are riveted together ( or countersunk), for smooth finish, The style creates a very strong, shock absorbing, layered Dō which is more economical, comfortable, lower maintenance and more reliable in battle than any of the previous designs. This Gashira Class Dō features a traditional pin hinge under the left armpit, which can be removed after with an attached cord can be adjusted, to make a simple ni-mai-Dō , to accommodate those with a larger or smaller chest.  The ita-mono utilize some spot welding to strengthen the design for safety, maintenance, and economic reasons. Removable Tate-Eri (shoulder padding with kikko plating) for added comfort and protection.

CHEST MONS: This Samurai Do can be ordered with a Mon painted onto the front plate. For an extra fee, you can select one from our list of Standard Mon’s, or have your own Crest applied for an additional fee.

To have your own Mon painted: #1:  Select the “Custom Mon” option. #2: Complete the purchase through our Shopping Cart. #3: Send a high quality image of the Mon / Logo to the confirmation email you receive from us.

Note: we handpaint these Mon’s, and they can only be simple “Clip-Art” style designs in a single color. If you would like a Mon but select a “Suna” type paint color, your Mon image may turn out blurry due to the paint texture.)

Features:  Traditional Tosei design. Gashira Class.

  • Full sized and fully functional.
  • Various paint, cotton lace, accessory, customization and sizing options available.  
  • Optional kawa koshi tsuke (removable gasen / kusazuri).  
  • Removable Tate-Eri.
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.

Ordering Tips: Iron Mountain Armory recommends that you order one size larger AND one size shorter than the size required, as the armor is close fitting.  The armor can close into itself if too big, but will be a little uncomfortable if fitted too tall. If you’re planning on wearing a yoroi hitatar or a kikko gane do under your armor, we suggest adding 10 cm to your chest size when ordering.  The Tosei Samurai Do Gashira features a pin hinge under the left armpit, which can be removed to make it a traditional Ni-Mai Do, after which you can attach a through the hinge.

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.

References:  “Samurai Armour: Volume I: The Japanese Cuirass” by Trevor Absolon  /  “Art of the Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor, 1156-1868″ by Kazutoshi Harada, Metropolitan Museum of Art 

Additional information

Weight 18 lbs
Dimensions 13 × 18 × 20 in

2 reviews for Tosei Samurai Do
Gashira

  1. Rated 5 out of 5

    Good Price – Good Quality (verified owner) – March 30, 2016

    For the quality and price I think I got what I paid for. Overall very happy with the good fit and services.

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  2. Rated 5 out of 5

    A+ (verified owner) – April 22, 2016

    Great fit, very comfortable to wear and surprisingly light. Customer services and care in handling my order was A+

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  3. Rated 5 out of 5

    Great All Around (verified owner) – August 8, 2016

    Great product and quality. From the customer service to the final delivered product, great all around.

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  4. Rated 5 out of 5

    Logan (verified owner) – December 22, 2020

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  5. Rated 5 out of 5

    zombiehunter5972 (verified owner) – January 5, 2021

    I ordered this as a kachi class Do for my son for Chritmas. It fits perfectly and looks amazing. Customer service at IMA is wonderful.

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