Kiritsuke Iyozane Samurai Armor: Regal Samurai Yoroi & Kabuto

Ascend in Elegance – Armor Worthy of a Daimyo

This exquisite Kiritsuke Iyozane Samurai Armor is a commanding example of prestige and power, handcrafted by our senior Taisho-class katchû-shi (Japanese armorers) at Iron Mountain Armory. Revered for its noble styling and functional superiority, this yoroi (armor set) replicates the refined aesthetics and battlefield efficiency preferred by high-ranking samurai and daimyo during the late Sengoku and Edo periods.

The kiritsuke iyozane okegawa dō (simulated scale cuirass with horizontal plates) is composed of laced, embossed plates formed into a two-piece ni-mai dō (cuirass), bound together with a traditional pin hinge. This style masterfully imitates the older kozane scale armor, while enhancing structural integrity and mobility—ideal for warriors who demanded performance and elegance. The polished flow of the sode (shoulder guards) and kusazuri (defensive skirt plating), paired with the unmistakable strength of the regal suji-bachi kabuto (multi-plate helmet with raised ridges), makes this one of our most visually striking suits.

Each piece is handcrafted with minimal modern intervention, upholding the honor of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Our katchû-shi devote over 30 days of focused labor to each armor set, ensuring it is heirloom-quality, battle-ready, and true to the samurai code. Clients may customize every detail, including paint, odoshi (lace) colors, kabuto, menpō (mask), and suneate (shin guards), making it a singular symbol of personal valor.

Key Features & Benefits:

Taisho Class hand-forged armor – elite historical reproduction

Full-sized, fully functional – designed for training, reenactment, or regal display

Rich customization options – paint, lace, fittings, and helmet configurations

Includes yoroi bitsu (storage box) and display stand

Shipping Information:

Our Taisho-class katchû-shi will begin handcrafting your armor as soon as your order is placed. Please allow at least 2 to 3 weeks for custom processing and finishing. This is a once-in-a-lifetime investment, crafted to embody your warrior spirit with perfection.

Rule with Grace – Rise in Armor Fit for a Daimyo

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.

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Ascend in Elegance – Armor Worthy of a Daimyo

Key Features & Benefits:

Taisho Class hand-forged armor – elite historical reproduction
Full-sized, fully functional – designed for training, reenactment, or regal display
Rich customization options – paint, lace, fittings, and helmet configurations
Includes yoroi bitsu (storage box) and display stand

Shipping Information:

Rule with Grace – Rise in Armor Fit for a Daimyo

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	27 kg
Dimensions	54 × 54 × 67 cm
Gift Card Value

3 reviews for Kiritsuke Iyo-zane Taisho Yoroi

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JD Ray
Verified owner

February 5, 2020

I got a set of Taisho class armor from these guys and I say this. Amazing The craftsmanship is just superb and it fits so well! I honestly didn’t recognize myself wearing this suit when I looked in a mirror, makes you feel like you belong somewhere in the distant Japanese past. I ordered to complete and match the Kabuto and mempo mask in the photo and I couldn’t have asked for better. I did have to re color some leather on the Do but other then that it is spot on! Hats off to Iron Mountain and their team, they helped me throughout the entire process and were very quick to respond to any questions I have. They are definately the best place to get samurai armor for wearing/displaying.

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Marcel P.
Verified owner

June 3, 2021

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Simply put: I had very high expectations and they were exceeded, I’m amazed.
Longer version: I had watched a lot of youtube videos about Iron Mountain Armors so I had high expectations cocerning looks and functionality.
But the way my Taisho armor looks and feels, all the fantastic details, the amazing colors, the great fit and mobility when wearing it… It blew me away. I’m so proud to own this armor and be part of the Iron Mountain Clan.

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CHRISTOS M.
Verified owner

December 29, 2022

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My ordered piece was heavily customized and every curve, every curiosity was met with great success! Not only that, but the armor came tempered and in thicker steel which makes it even more robust!

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Kiritsuke Iyo-zane Taisho Yoroi

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Ascend in Elegance – Armor Worthy of a Daimyo

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Rule with Grace – Rise in Armor Fit for a Daimyo

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Ascend in Elegance – Armor Worthy of a Daimyo

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Rule with Grace – Rise in Armor Fit for a Daimyo

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3 reviews for Kiritsuke Iyo-zane Taisho Yoroi

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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 LACE (Odoshi) Color you would like for your armor. (Click through the product images to see different Lace Colors.)

Select the color used for the BOTTOM HORIZONTAL LACE, on ALL Bottom Hanging Plates. (If left blank MAIN LACE COLOR will be used) (Image for reference only. Options may differ between classes and models)

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

Select the Linen or Art. Silk Fabric used for your Armor Parts.

Select the Leather Color and/or Egawa (pattern) used of your armor parts. (Haidate (armored apron), Light or Medium Suneate (shin armor))

Select the style of Suneate (shin armor) you would like for your armor. (Picture is for reference only.)

Select to upgrade your standard black lacquer Yoroi Bitsu (storage box & stand) to a natural lacquer Deluxe Bitsu with "dove tailed" joints.

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

Select the STYLE OF KABUTO (helmet) for your Armor. Please click the "ORDER OPTIONS EXPLAINED" link at the bottom left of the page for more details. To keep the standard style for this model armor leave pre-selected option "As Seen".

This option is available for Suji-Bachi Style Helmets, and allows you to chose how many plates are used to craft the “bowl” section of your helmet. The Standard Option is “Simulated” which means the helmet bowl will be crafted from a single sheet of steel and made to look like it is crafted from several pieces.

Customize the visor of your helmet with embosed eyebrows and/or wrinkles.

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

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. For more detailed images, please review the Menpo (Mask) category.

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

Add character to your armor by selecting a custom mustache option.(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.

Select to add 1 or 2 Chest Rings (Saihai no kan & Tenugui no kan) to your Dō, used to display tassels or hold a saihai or gunbai. (Select option from the perspective of wearing the armor)

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. (Select option from the perspective of wearing the armor)

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

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.

Select to add a Tekko no Suemon (Brass Engraved Emblem on the back of the hand).

This option is for the waist circumference of the Dō (chest armor). 5: Place a tape measure on your navel (belly button) and straight around your waist, finishing at your navel. 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.

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.

Kiritsuke Iyo-zane Taisho Yoroi

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Ascend in Elegance – Armor Worthy of a Daimyo

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Rule with Grace – Rise in Armor Fit for a Daimyo

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Ascend in Elegance – Armor Worthy of a Daimyo

Key Features & Benefits:

Shipping Information:

Rule with Grace – Rise in Armor Fit for a Daimyo

Additional information

3 reviews for Kiritsuke Iyo-zane Taisho Yoroi

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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.

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.

Add Traditional Straw Sandals to your order. Select 1 size smaller.

Gashira (Officer): Expertly handmade from a mixture of quality traditional and modern materials, as well as some modern crafting process. This class of armor is crafted with a good attention to detail. Crafting Time: 20 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 represents the next level up from our “Kachi Class.” Each suit is meticulously handcrafted by our experienced katchû-shi (armor smiths) at Iron Mountain Armory. These artisans pour their warrior spirit into every piece, using quality materials and traditional crafting methods, complemented by modern techniques, tools, and design advancements. Like the Taisho Class, each suit is heavily researched and crafted with great care for historical accuracy. The principal difference between the Gashira and Taisho classes is that the Gashira Class is crafted with a practical bowl-style kabuto (simulated laminate) and some machine-stamped parts. The Gashira Class also features subtle modern enhancements, such as grommets and spot welding, making the armor more robust and easier to maintain. Our Gashira Class samurai armor is made for collectors, exhibitions, re-enactors, and martial artists who desire an authentic “Gendai” samurai suit of armor without the additional expenses associated with the more traditional design and handcrafting methods of our Taisho Class. The Gashira Class features a more traditional Gendai design compared to the Kachi Class and includes features such as real animal hair, genuine leather, a 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, additional lacing options, and an included armor storage/display box (yoroi bitsu) with stand. The attention to detail is a significant step up from the Kachi Class. However, due to the handcrafted nature of many parts, there may be some blemishes that pass through our QC process. Although we strive to avoid and correct these blemishes, they are a natural occurrence in handcrafting. Taisho Class suits will have fewer, if any, of these blemishes due to the high standards and meticulous review processes.

Select the color and finish for your Fukigaeshi (ears) of your kabuto.

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

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

Select the COLOR / FINISH you would like the BOTTOM PLATE of your Sode.

Select the Color & Finish your Kusazuri (Gessan) Bottom Plates.

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). (Image for reference only. Options may differ between classes and models)