Hachi Goshozan Kabuto
Gashira Class

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SKU: HGK-01

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.)

    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.Laminated Kabuto Example by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the style of Shikoro and Tare plating you would like for your kabuto and menpo

    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.)

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







    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.


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

    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

    Ornamental Options

    Add Leather or EGAWA (printed leather) to the visor and ears of your helmet.
    If you would prefer to have leather / egawa on the ears or visor only, please request in it in the Order Notes while checking out. 
    Egawa for Samurai Armor Yoroi by Iron Mountain Armory

     

    Select the Trim Material around the edge of the Visor and Fukigaeshi.
    Kawa Fukurin by Iron Mountain ArmoryRequired if EGAWA is selected.

    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.

    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

    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.)

The Economical Elegance of the Suji-Bachi Look

The Hachi Goshozan Kabuto is a refined yet economical interpretation of the traditional suji-bachi kabuto, crafted by Iron Mountain Armory’s skilled Gashira-class katchū-shi (armorers). Named for its bowl-like shape (hachi) and modeled after the distinguished Goshozan style, this helmet is built from a single piece of steel in the tradition of the ichi mai-bari suji-fuse kabuto—a design known since the Heian period and revived for its ornamental appeal during the Edo era.

Though originally more decorative than defensive, this style gained popularity in the late Sengoku and Edo periods when armor began shifting from battlefield function to ceremonial form. The Hachi Goshozan Kabuto embodies this transition, offering samurai aesthetics with practical durability. Its single-piece construction simulates the multi-plate suji-bachi through decorative suji (ribs) and optional byō-tōji (rivets), giving the appearance of a more complex build at a fraction of the cost.

Clients may choose between flat suji—formed with steel strips for a subtle effect—or raised suji simulated with copper tubing for a more defined and traditional appearance. For even greater distinction, optional mayu (embossed eyebrows) can be added to the tōsei mabizashi āchi (arched modern visor), a style that became popular in the late Sengoku period. You may also upgrade your kabuto with a copper fukurin (rim edging), and proudly display your heritage with clan mon featured on the maedate (crest) and optional sue-mon (small side crests).

Each shikoro (neck guard) is hand-cut, shaped, polished, painted, and laced in odoshi sugake (simple hang) using your selected odoshi (lace) color. The interior features a carefully installed ukebari (helmet lining) to ensure structure and comfort. Add your choice of mengu (facial armor) to complete the look and enhance the presence of your kabuto.

Whether used for reenactment, martial arts, display, or collection, the Hachi Goshozan Kabuto is a versatile piece that balances cost-efficiency with striking samurai tradition. For those seeking further authenticity, you may upgrade to real plated construction, transforming this into a full Goshozan Hari-Bachi Kabuto.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Traditional Ichi Mai-Bari Construction: Formed from a single steel plate, simulating the appearance of multi-plate suji-bachi kabuto.

  • Custom Suji Options: Choose flat or raised suji for your preferred visual style.

  • Optional Decorative Enhancements: Add byō-tōji (rivets), mayu (eyebrows), copper fukurin, and your clan’s mon or custom crest.

  • Gashira-Class Quality: A cost-effective alternative to Taisho-class kabuto with excellent detail and form.

  • Functional & Display-Ready: Includes display stand and compatible with mengu options for full ensemble wear.

Shipping Information

Each Hachi Goshozan Kabuto is custom-crafted by our artisans. Please allow 1 to 2 weeks for detailed processing and careful production before shipment.

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

The Economical Elegance of the Suji-Bachi Look

The Hachi Goshozan Kabuto is a refined yet economical interpretation of the traditional suji-bachi kabuto, crafted by Iron Mountain Armory’s skilled Gashira-class katchū-shi (armorers). Named for its bowl-like shape (hachi) and modeled after the distinguished Goshozan style, this helmet is built from a single piece of steel in the tradition of the ichi mai-bari suji-fuse kabuto—a design known since the Heian period and revived for its ornamental appeal during the Edo era.

Though originally more decorative than defensive, this style gained popularity in the late Sengoku and Edo periods when armor began shifting from battlefield function to ceremonial form. The Hachi Goshozan Kabuto embodies this transition, offering samurai aesthetics with practical durability. Its single-piece construction simulates the multi-plate suji-bachi through decorative suji (ribs) and optional byō-tōji (rivets), giving the appearance of a more complex build at a fraction of the cost.

Clients may choose between flat suji—formed with steel strips for a subtle effect—or raised suji simulated with copper tubing for a more defined and traditional appearance. For even greater distinction, optional mayu (embossed eyebrows) can be added to the tōsei mabizashi āchi (arched modern visor), a style that became popular in the late Sengoku period. You may also upgrade your kabuto with a copper fukurin (rim edging), and proudly display your heritage with clan mon featured on the maedate (crest) and optional sue-mon (small side crests).

Each shikoro (neck guard) is hand-cut, shaped, polished, painted, and laced in odoshi sugake (simple hang) using your selected odoshi (lace) color. The interior features a carefully installed ukebari (helmet lining) to ensure structure and comfort. Add your choice of mengu (facial armor) to complete the look and enhance the presence of your kabuto.

Whether used for reenactment, martial arts, display, or collection, the Hachi Goshozan Kabuto is a versatile piece that balances cost-efficiency with striking samurai tradition. For those seeking further authenticity, you may upgrade to real plated construction, transforming this into a full Goshozan Hari-Bachi Kabuto.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Traditional Ichi Mai-Bari Construction: Formed from a single steel plate, simulating the appearance of multi-plate suji-bachi kabuto.

  • Custom Suji Options: Choose flat or raised suji for your preferred visual style.

  • Optional Decorative Enhancements: Add byō-tōji (rivets), mayu (eyebrows), copper fukurin, and your clan’s mon or custom crest.

  • Gashira-Class Quality: A cost-effective alternative to Taisho-class kabuto with excellent detail and form.

  • Functional & Display-Ready: Includes display stand and compatible with mengu options for full ensemble wear.

Shipping Information

Each Hachi Goshozan Kabuto is custom-crafted by our artisans. Please allow 1 to 2 weeks for detailed processing and careful production before shipment.

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 2.71 kg
Dimensions 18 × 30 × 35 cm

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Gashira Class

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