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Tanko Kachi Samurai Armor

Tanko Kachi Samurai Armor
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SKU: K99

Original price was: $1,349.99.Current price is: $1,099.95. $1,099.95

  • Select from these options to customize your samurai armor set.

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

    Select the LACE (Odoshi) Color you would like for your armor. 
    Odoshi Lace for Samurai Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Click through the product images to see different Lace Colors.)

    Select the Vertical and Horizontal ACCENT lacing for your armor set.
    (If left blank MAIN LACE COLOR will be used)
    Full Samurai Armor Mimi-Ito Option
    (Image for reference only. Options may differ between classes and models)

    Select the Leather color for the forearm gourds.

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

    Kachi Suneate Options







    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.

    Select to add a yoroi bitsu (display / storage box) and portable stand to your order so you can display your samurai armor.
    Yoroi Bitsu and Stand

    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.)

    Long cloth belt / sash color.Sarashi

    Add traditional straw sandals to your order. Great accessory to have if your planning on wearing your samurai armor set!
    Waraji

    Add traditional tabi socks to your order. Great accessory to have if you plan to wear your armor.

    Select from the following options to further customize your Do (chest armor).

    Select the Mon (symbol) to be painted on the front of your Dō (chest plate).Makie Do Toyotomi Clan Gashira Samurai Armor(Option Not Available with Suna finish)

    Option Not Available With Suna Finish

    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. 
    Wist Holding Rings Options for Custom Samurai Dō by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Select option from the perspective of wearing the armor)

    Please Note: Select the option as if you are wearing the armor (Left / Right)

    Add Banner Holder to the back of your Do (chest armor)
    Machi-Uke Banner Holder

    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

    The Sizing Options for your custom samurai armor set.

    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.

    Please Note: It is better to select 1 size larger to accommodate under clothing.

    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.

    Please Note: It is better to select 1 size shorter for better fit.

    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 as this is for reference only.

Step into the Footsteps of Japan’s First Iron-Clad Soldiers

The Tankō Samurai Armor represents the dawn of iron protection in Japan’s military history. Dating back to the 4th century A.D., long before the rise of the samurai class, this armor was worn by elite foot soldiers. Its design marked a revolutionary leap forward in battlefield protection—constructed using ita-mono (iron plates) bound together with leather strips and later cotton ties, forming a unique lamellar construction that defined Japan’s earliest armored warfare.

Crafted with layered plates affixed to an iron frame, the early Tankō dō (cuirass) opened from the front and was secured with powerful cords. Though this original version required great strength—and often the help of assistants—to wear, later innovations introduced hinged sides for ease of dressing. The armor evolved with the addition of kusazuri (skirt plating) to defend the lower body, watagami (shoulder straps) to distribute weight & protect the shoulders, and kote (forearm guards) crafted from leather or iron.

Iron Mountain Armory recreates this piece with the same level of historical detail, using genuine iron, cotton, and leather. Every suit is handcrafted to reflect the traditional methods of construction, resulting in a functionally correct reproduction of Japan’s earliest warrior armor. Clothing garments are included, and each set can be sized & colored to your preferences.

Whether you’re a collector, historical reenactor, martial artist, or simply a modern warrior seeking to walk in the path of Japan’s earliest defenders—this armor delivers authenticity, presence & durability.

Key Features & Benefits:

  • Handcrafted from genuine iron, cotton & leather
  • Functional lamellar design based on 4th century Tankō tradition
  • Includes kote, watagami, kusazuri & early-style hinged dō
  • Comes with matching clothing garments for full display
  • Custom sizing, paint & lace color options available

Shipping Information:

Crafted by our apprentice Katchû-shi, please allow 1 to 2 weeks for processing & crafting. This historically inspired armor will be ready to ship soon.

 

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.

Description

Step into the Footsteps of Japan’s First Iron-Clad Soldiers

The Tankō Samurai Armor represents the dawn of iron protection in Japan’s military history. Dating back to the 4th century A.D., long before the rise of the samurai class, this armor was worn by elite foot soldiers. Its design marked a revolutionary leap forward in battlefield protection—constructed using ita-mono (iron plates) bound together with leather strips and later cotton ties, forming a unique lamellar construction that defined Japan’s earliest armored warfare.

Crafted with layered plates affixed to an iron frame, the early Tankō dō (cuirass) opened from the front and was secured with powerful cords. Though this original version required great strength—and often the help of assistants—to wear, later innovations introduced hinged sides for ease of dressing. The armor evolved with the addition of kusazuri (skirt plating) to defend the lower body, watagami (shoulder straps) to distribute weight & protect the shoulders, and kote (forearm guards) crafted from leather or iron.

Iron Mountain Armory recreates this piece with the same level of historical detail, using genuine iron, cotton, and leather. Every suit is handcrafted to reflect the traditional methods of construction, resulting in a functionally correct reproduction of Japan’s earliest warrior armor. Clothing garments are included, and each set can be sized & colored to your preferences.

Whether you’re a collector, historical reenactor, martial artist, or simply a modern warrior seeking to walk in the path of Japan’s earliest defenders—this armor delivers authenticity, presence & durability.

Key Features & Benefits:

  • Handcrafted from genuine iron, cotton & leather
  • Functional lamellar design based on 4th century Tankō tradition
  • Includes kote, watagami, kusazuri & early-style hinged dō
  • Comes with matching clothing garments for full display
  • Custom sizing, paint & lace color options available

Shipping Information:

Crafted by our apprentice Katchû-shi, please allow 1 to 2 weeks for processing & crafting. This historically inspired armor will be ready to ship soon.

 

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

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