Zunari Hachi Kabuto
Gashira Class

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SKU: ZKM02

Original price was: $464.99.Current price is: $419.95. $419.95

  • 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 to change, customize or remove the front crest (maedate) on the helmet. You can select a standard brass mon (symbol), your own custom mon / logo or a wooden or brass design. Please reference our "Order Options Explained" page for more details and reference.Crest (Maedate) Example by Iron Mountain Armory


    (Click through the product images to see different Standard Mon Options and referenced number.)

    Select the Color & Finish for your kabuto (top section of helmet).
    Kabuto Color Options by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Click through the product images to see details of different Paint Options.)


    Select the Color & Finish for your Shikoro (Neck Guard).
    Shikoro Color Options by Iron Mountain Armory
    (You can change the BOTTOM PLATE using "Advanced Custom Options" below.)

    Select the Main Lace Color (odoshi) you would like for your Shikoro (neck) and Tare (throat) guard to be.

    Main Lace Color of Kabuto by Iron Mountain Armory

    (You can customize your lace patterns by using the "Advanced Custom Options" below.)

    Change the color of the secondary lace for the specified part shown in the product image.
    Odoshi & Mimi-Ito Options by Iron Mountain Armory
    PLEASE NOTE: If you want to customize the BOTTOM & SIDE lace colors, please use the "Extra Customization Options" below.

    Select if you would like your helmet to be smooth or have raised rivets.Kabuto Rivet Options by Iron Mountain Armory







    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 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.


    Mask Options

    Select your choice of face armor available for your yoroi.  Standard and Ressei Menpo option will give you nose and mustache options.  Henpo and Hoate are without nose option.

    Gashira menpo Options by Iron Mountain Armory

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


    Select the main Color and Finish you want your menpo's Tare (Throat guard). You can make the bottom plate a different color by using the "Advanced Custom Options" below.

    Tare Color & Finish Option 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.)

    Add character to your Henpo or Hoate with a Goatee Beard. Cut the beard to your desired length.
    Mengu Beard Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    Add more character to your armor set by changing the nose to a Tengu (bird's) nose.Gashira Class Menpo Nose Options

    Ornamental Options

    Customize the visor of your helmet with embosed eyebrows and/or wrinkles.
    Kabuto Visor Options - Miage Shiwa - Mayu

    Add a Kasa Jirushi no Kan (ring with tassel) to the back of a helmet with an Agemaki Bow (a specially knotted cord).Kasa Jirushi No Kan

    Select this option to add a metal trim (fukurin) around the outer edges of your helmet.Fukurin by Iron Mountain Armory
    This option might differ depending on model and/or different options selected.

    Add a symbol (mon) to the ears (fukigaeshi) of your helmet. This can be a standard mon or custom design you can email us in "Clip-Art" format.
    Fukigaeshi by Iron Mountain Armory(Click through the product images to see different Standard Mon Options.)

    Add a horse or yak ponytail to the top of your helmet.Ii Naomasa Taisho Zunari Kabuto
    This option might differ depending on model and/or different options selected.

    Select to add Dear Antlers, Water Buffalo Horns, Wooden Horns or Waki-Date (Flat Wooden Horns) to your kabuto.
    Antler & Horn Options by Iron Mountain Armory




    Display Options

    Select to receive your kabuto with the Standard, Deluxe or Iki-Nigyo.

    Deluxe Kabuto Display Stand by Iron Mountain ArmoryDisplay Option: Iki-Nigyo by Iron Mountain Armory


    Add a Decorative Wooden Box to display and storage your kabuto.

    Kabuto Bitsu



    Advanced Custom Options

    For a small extra fee, we can customise your Kabuto much further with many additional options. Please click the "ORDER OPTIONS EXPLAINED" link at the bottom left of the page for more details.

    For a flat fee you can add more Custom Options, making your kabuto more unique.

    If you would like to change the color of the BOTTOM PLATE of your Shikoro, you may select it here.  If not it will match the option your provided above in Shikoro Color.

    Bottom Plate Shikoro of Zunari Kabuto by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Image for reference only. Options may differ between classes and models)

    Select the Lace Color along the lower Horizontal Hanging Plates of the Shikoro (neck) and/or Tare (throat).
    Kabuto & Menpo Horizontal Lace Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    This option changes the color lace (odoshi) is used along the outer bottom edge of the neck guard
    Kabuto & Menpo Vertical Lace Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Add an extra row of lacing to your shikoro (neck guard) for an addtional cost.Kabuto Terms and Options by Iron Mountain Armory
    If left blank it may match your MAIN LACE option selected above.

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

    Tare Bottom Accent Plate 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 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.)

A Faithful Tribute to the Warrior’s Form

The Zunari Hachi Kabuto is Iron Mountain Armory’s Gashira class interpretation of the traditional zunari kabuto, designed to deliver both authenticity and practicality. Named “hachi”—meaning “bowl”—this helmet features a smooth, iconic head-shaped silhouette crafted from a single sheet of steel. While it appears nearly identical to the classic three-plate zunari, its construction offers a more efficient, modern solution without compromising traditional aesthetics.

In historical zunari kabuto, three plates were joined to form the bowl, and the surface was then meticulously coated in layers of urushi (lacquer). These layers would seal the seams and create a smooth, unified appearance, allowing the helmet to resemble the natural contour of the human head. Our Zunari Hachi Kabuto honors that form by shaping the bowl from one solid steel sheet, eliminating the need for seams while still echoing the original design philosophy.

While more economical than our Taisho-class version—which is handcrafted using individual plates—this Gashira-class model is more faithful to the zunari look than typical molded reproductions. It’s an ideal choice for warriors seeking authenticity, function, and value.

Each shikoro (neck guard) is hand-cut and laced using the odoshi sugake (simple hang) style, with your choice of odoshi (lace) color for a personalized touch. The interior is fitted with a traditional ukebari (helmet lining), offering structure and comfort whether worn for display, reenactment, or martial arts training.

You may also select your preferred style of mengu (facial armor) to accompany this kabuto, allowing for further customization of your samurai ensemble. Whether you’re assembling a historically inspired ashigaru set or completing a mid-ranking samurai armor display, the Zunari Hachi Kabuto offers an elegant balance between cost and tradition.

Key Features & Benefits

  • One-Piece Steel Hachi: Formed from a single sheet of steel to replicate the smooth, lacquered appearance of traditional zunari helmets.

  • Historically Faithful Aesthetic: Captures the look of urushi-lacquered zunari without visible seams.

  • Gashira-Class Craftsmanship: More economical than the Taisho-class but superior in design to basic molded models.

  • Custom Shikoro Lacing: Hand-laced in odoshi sugake with your choice of lace color.

  • Optional Mengu: Customize your look with a selection of facial armor styles.

  • Includes Display Stand: Perfect for showcasing your kabuto when not in use.

Shipping Information

Each Zunari Hachi Kabuto is custom-made by our experienced artisans. Please allow ate least 1 week for processing and crafting of your kabuto.

 

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

A Faithful Tribute to the Warrior’s Form

The Zunari Hachi Kabuto is Iron Mountain Armory’s Gashira class interpretation of the traditional zunari kabuto, designed to deliver both authenticity and practicality. Named “hachi”—meaning “bowl”—this helmet features a smooth, iconic head-shaped silhouette crafted from a single sheet of steel. While it appears nearly identical to the classic three-plate zunari, its construction offers a more efficient, modern solution without compromising traditional aesthetics.

In historical zunari kabuto, three plates were joined to form the bowl, and the surface was then meticulously coated in layers of urushi (lacquer). These layers would seal the seams and create a smooth, unified appearance, allowing the helmet to resemble the natural contour of the human head. Our Zunari Hachi Kabuto honors that form by shaping the bowl from one solid steel sheet, eliminating the need for seams while still echoing the original design philosophy.

While more economical than our Taisho-class version—which is handcrafted using individual plates—this Gashira-class model is more faithful to the zunari look than typical molded reproductions. It’s an ideal choice for warriors seeking authenticity, function, and value.

Each shikoro (neck guard) is hand-cut and laced using the odoshi sugake (simple hang) style, with your choice of odoshi (lace) color for a personalized touch. The interior is fitted with a traditional ukebari (helmet lining), offering structure and comfort whether worn for display, reenactment, or martial arts training.

You may also select your preferred style of mengu (facial armor) to accompany this kabuto, allowing for further customization of your samurai ensemble. Whether you’re assembling a historically inspired ashigaru set or completing a mid-ranking samurai armor display, the Zunari Hachi Kabuto offers an elegant balance between cost and tradition.

Key Features & Benefits

  • One-Piece Steel Hachi: Formed from a single sheet of steel to replicate the smooth, lacquered appearance of traditional zunari helmets.

  • Historically Faithful Aesthetic: Captures the look of urushi-lacquered zunari without visible seams.

  • Gashira-Class Craftsmanship: More economical than the Taisho-class but superior in design to basic molded models.

  • Custom Shikoro Lacing: Hand-laced in odoshi sugake with your choice of lace color.

  • Optional Mengu: Customize your look with a selection of facial armor styles.

  • Includes Display Stand: Perfect for showcasing your kabuto when not in use.

Shipping Information

Each Zunari Hachi Kabuto is custom-made by our experienced artisans. Please allow ate least 1 week for processing and crafting of your kabuto.

 

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 2.89 kg
Dimensions 30 × 38 × 38 cm

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Gashira Class

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