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Ressei Menpo
(Fierce Armored Mask)

Ressei Menpo<br> <em>(Fierce Armored Mask)</em>
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SKU: MPO-RES-1G

Original price was: $231.99.Current price is: $197.14. $197.14

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    Each option has a ? next to it. Click or Tap the ? to show a summarized explanation of the option.
    For full explanations please click the "ORDER OPTIONS EXPLAINED" link at the bottom left of the page.

    Select the Color & Finish of your Menpo (Face Armor).
    Menpo Color Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the Color & Finish for your Tare.

    Tare Color & Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the Lace (odoshi) Color you would like for your Menpo.
    Menpo / Tare Lace Option by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Options to lace specific armor parts are also available in the options below.)

    Select the Color of Teeth you want for your menpo.

    Teeth options for Menpo / Mengu 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.)

    Select to add a Copper Trim (Fukurin) to the Bottom Plate Edge.
    Fukurin Tare Option By Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the Plate Style for your Tare.


    Tare Plate Style for Menpo by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the Leather / Egawa you want for your Nodowa.

    Taisho Nodowa by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the Leather Trim used for your Nodowa tare.






    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.







    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.

    Choose to add a museum-quality Display Stand to your order.Iron Mountain Armory Menpo Display Stand

    Advanced Options

    For a small extra fee, we can customise your Menpo much further with many additional options.

    Extra Options

    Select the Color & Finish of your Tare Bottom Plate (Suso no ita).

    Tare Bottom Accent Plate by Iron Mountain Armory

    (If different from Tare color)

    Select the Lace Color used for the Horizontal Lace for your Tare.
    Tare Horizontal Lace (Odoshi) Option by Iron Mountain Armory
    (This is different from the mimi-ito.)

    Select the Lace Color used for the Vertical Lace on the Tare.

    Tare Vertical Side Lace Option by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Image for reference only. Options may differ between classes and models)

    Select the Mimi-Ito (Trim Lace) used for your Tare.

    Tare Mimi-Ito Lace Odoshi Option by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Image for reference only.)

    Select the number of Tare Plates you want for your mengu.

    Tare Plate Quantity Option by Iron Mountain Armory

Wear the Fearsome Face of a Samurai Warrior

In the chaos of battle, the samurai wore more than just armor—they wore resolve. The Ressei Menpo, a powerful Gashira Class reproduction, revives the fierce expression (ressei) once carved into the faces of legendary warriors. This striking mengu (facial armor) was not only a mask of protection—it was a mask of purpose, embodying the unwavering courage, honor, and indomitable will of the samurai.

Hand-forged from 1 mm steel, each Ressei Menpo is a handcrafted tribute to feudal Japan’s most fearless warriors. Every detail, from the deeply cut shiwa (wrinkles) to the bold tare (throat guard), tells the story of a warrior who would not flinch in the face of death. It was worn not to hide fear—but to show defiance.

Far more than facial protection, the menpo played a crucial role in stabilizing the kabuto (helmet). Tied securely by shinobi-no-o (cords), it prevented shifting and discomfort, allowing the samurai to fight with complete focus. Whether riding into battle or guarding honor in a duel, this armor ensured the warrior remained unshaken.

 

Key Features & Benefits

  • Traditional and historically accurate Gashira Class design

  • Full-sized, functional, and crafted from sturdy 1 mm steel

  • Customizable colors, mustache styles (yak or goat hair), and art silk lace

  • Suitable for reenactment, SCA, LARP, COSPLAY, or private collections

  • Adds authentic warrior spirit to any display

Shipping Information

Each Ressei Menpo is custom handcrafted for you. Please allow at least 1 week for processing and crafting until your order is ready to ship.

 

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  /  “The Watanabe Art Museum Samurai Armour Collection Volume 1: Kabuto & Mengu” By Trevor Absolon

Description

Wear the Fearsome Face of a Samurai Warrior

In the chaos of battle, the samurai wore more than just armor—they wore resolve. The Ressei Menpo, a powerful Gashira Class reproduction, revives the fierce expression (ressei) once carved into the faces of legendary warriors. This striking mengu (facial armor) was not only a mask of protection—it was a mask of purpose, embodying the unwavering courage, honor, and indomitable will of the samurai.

Hand-forged from 1 mm steel, each Ressei Menpo is a handcrafted tribute to feudal Japan’s most fearless warriors. Every detail, from the deeply cut shiwa (wrinkles) to the bold tare (throat guard), tells the story of a warrior who would not flinch in the face of death. It was worn not to hide fear—but to show defiance.

Far more than facial protection, the menpo played a crucial role in stabilizing the kabuto (helmet). Tied securely by shinobi-no-o (cords), it prevented shifting and discomfort, allowing the samurai to fight with complete focus. Whether riding into battle or guarding honor in a duel, this armor ensured the warrior remained unshaken.

 

Key Features & Benefits

  • Traditional and historically accurate Gashira Class design

  • Full-sized, functional, and crafted from sturdy 1 mm steel

  • Customizable colors, mustache styles (yak or goat hair), and art silk lace

  • Suitable for reenactment, SCA, LARP, COSPLAY, or private collections

  • Adds authentic warrior spirit to any display

Shipping Information

Each Ressei Menpo is custom handcrafted for you. Please allow at least 1 week for processing and crafting until your order is ready to ship.

 

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  /  “The Watanabe Art Museum Samurai Armour Collection Volume 1: Kabuto & Mengu” By Trevor Absolon

Additional information

Weight 0.8 kg
Dimensions 20 × 20 × 12 cm

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