Dragon Scale Shogun Samurai Armor

Description

Dragon Scale Samurai Armor Set also known as Uroko Gusoku (鱗具足 matching scale armour set) and Gyorin-zane Gusoku (魚鱗札具足). This exquisite samurai armor set, meticulously handcrafted, honors the wealthiest of elite warriors of the past while catering to the discerning Modern Warrior and collector of today.

Key Features:

• Nanban Momonari Kabuto: This European-influenced peach-shaped helmet, known as the Nanban Momonari Kabuto, features raised rivets and imposing dragon horns. The kabuto’s visor is adorned with menacing eyebrows, and the plating is trimmed with optional brass rope fukurin, embellishing is formidable appearance.
• Dragon Scale Plating (Uroko-dô): The scale plating is hand-laced together, providing exceptional flexibility and durability. This unique design allows for additional horizontal ita-mono plating, offering extra protection and adding approximately 12 pounds of weight. The ukoko-do plating is also embellished with optional rope fukurin.
• Menpo (face mask armor) with Horse Hair Mustache: The menpo features a long horsehair mustache, reminiscent of an old wise dragon, adding a touch of mystique and grandeur to the armor.
• Leather Supported Gessen, Kusari Kote, and Haidate: This armor includes a leather-supported gessen (thigh guards), as well as kusari hira-fukube kote (chainmail gauntlets with flat gourd shaped), and kusari haidate (chainmail thigh protectors), ensuring comprehensive protection without compromising flexibility and movement.  Both the kote and haidate feature oni-ikada (鬼筏,  “demon ikada”) armor plates.
• Optional Kogake (Foot Armor): Optional kogake (foot armor) is available for those seeking additional protection and completing the full samurai warrior look.

Historical Context:

Why Choose Shogun Class Dragon Scale Samurai Armor?

The Shogun Class Dragon Scale Samurai Armor set is a testament to the skill and dedication of Iron Mountain Armory’s artisans. Each piece is handcrafted with precision, ensuring both historical accuracy and unparalleled quality. This armor is not just a piece of history; it is a work of functional, wearable art, a symbol of power, and a tribute to the enduring legacy of the samurai.

Customization Options:

While all standard options are preset to match the “As Seen” details of the armor model, we’re honored to offer further customization to suit your unique warrior spirit. Keeping with the tradition of handcrafting armor, like for the daimyo and samurai of old, we are honored to offer you further customization options.

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Our Shogun Katchû-shi at Iron Mountain Armory will handcraft this product at the time of your order. Shogun class uses both traditional and modern techniques / materials to create a regal armor set fitting for a Shogun. Please allow at least 2 to 3 months for crafting of this item.