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Iga Karuta with Kikko Tatami Taisho Yoroi

Iga Karuta with Kikko Tatami Taisho Yoroi
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Original price was: $4,499.99.Current price is: $3,799.85. $4,103.84

  • 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 Color & Finish for your armor set.
    Main Samurai Armor Color Option by Iron Mountain Armory
    You can select the paint for each armor part under "ADVANCED PAINT OPTIONS".

    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 Thread Color between the Kikko Plating.
    Thread Color

    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 to add Fukurin (Trim) to parts or all of your armor.

    Samurai Armor Fukurin Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    (Image for reference only. Actual trim may be different between classes, models, parts and selected options)

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

    Art Silk Brocade Options for Samurai Armor, Yoroi and Clothing

    Select the Leather Color and/or Egawa (pattern) used of your armor parts.
    Leather Egawa Option for Armor Sets by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Haidate (armored apron), Light or Medium Suneate (shin armor))

    Select the style of Suneate (shin armor) you would like for your armor.

    Suneate Style Reference by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Picture is for reference only.)







    For Taisho class armor, we offer an Upgrade option. This option increase the thickness of the steel plating by .2mm, plus tempering! Your armor will be ever more durable, battle ready & a little heavier.

    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.Akai Oni Taisho Yoroi(Click through the product images to see different Standard Mon Options.)







    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 these options to further customize your Kabuto (helmet).

    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.

    Taisho Menpo (mask) Options by Iron Mountain Armory

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

    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

    Options to further customize you Samurai Armor's Do (cuirass).

    Select the material color used for your shoulder padding (Tate-Eri).
    Tate-Eri crafted by Iron Mountain Armory

    PLEASE NOTE: If not selected we will use Tan or match your main material color.

    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)

    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 our Gashira Armors. Some options that are not standard may entail extra costs.

    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.

    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.

    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 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.

    The Accessory Options for our Samurai Dō's, some of which may incur additional charges. If you require further customization besides what is offered here, please contact us.

    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.
    Sarashi

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

    Waraji Traditional Samurai Sandal

    Add a pair of black cotton Tabi Socks to your order (1 size fits most)

    Waraji Sandals & Tabi Socks by Iron Mountain Armory

    Extra Design Options


    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.

    These are optional, and come with additional costs. These Options will override the MAIN PAINT option for ONLY the parts selected here.

    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 and finish for your Fukigaeshi (ears) of your kabuto.
    Fukigaeshi Color / Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory

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

    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.)

    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 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

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

    Tare Bottom Accent Plate by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the color & finish your Sode will be painted.
    Sode Color Options

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

    Ita-Mono Sode Detail Options Bottom Plate

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


    Select to change the Kusazuri (Skirt) Color / Finish.

    Kusazuri (Skirt) Color / Finish Options


    (If left blank it will match the MAIN ARMOR COLOR option selected above.)

    Select the Color & Finish your Kusazuri (Gessan) Bottom Plates.
    Kusazuri (Gessan) Bottom Plate Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the Color & Finish for your Haidate (armored apron).
    Haidate Color & Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the Color & Finish for your Suneate (shin armor).
    Suneate Color & Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the color & finish your Sode will be painted.
    Sode Color Options

    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).
    Vertical Side Lace Option by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Image for reference only. Options may differ between classes and models)

Embrace the Shadows – Armor of the Iga Shinobi

The Iga Karuta with Kikko Tatami Yoroi is a masterful recreation of the legendary folding armor (tatami yoroi) pioneered by the renowned Edo-period katchû-shi (armor smith) Myōchin Munechika. Credited with developing the first true tatami armor between 1770 and 1779, Myōchin’s ingenious design endures today, celebrated through original examples like the historic suit safeguarded by Hatsumi Masaaki, head of the Bujinkan Dōjō.

Hand-forged by the elite Taisho-class katchû-shi of Iron Mountain Armory, each karuta (rectangular armor plate) and kikko (hexagonal armor plate) is meticulously cut, shaped, and assembled by hand. These plates are interwoven with double-linked kusari (chain mail), ensuring full coverage, exceptional flexibility, and superior resilience against slicing and puncture attacks. The dō (cuirass) integrates traditional tsutsu (vertical hinge connections) and odoshi (horizontal lacing), offering an unprecedented balance of protection and mobility.

This authentic tatami yoroi set includes kote (armored sleeves) reinforced with kikko plates, a karuta zukin (armored hood), and a removable brass maedate (crest) proudly displayed on the chest. Whether layered over clothing, worn beneath garments for covert operations, or displayed as an iconic symbol of ninja legacy, this armor embodies the stealth, endurance, and adaptability of the Iga shinobi.

Forged using historical techniques and true warrior craftsmanship, each suit can be tailored to your personal style—choose your colors, lacing, finishes, and optional upgrades. This heirloom-quality armor is ideal for martial artists, historical reenactors, traditionalists, and modern warriors alike.

Key Features & Benefits:

  • Taisho Class craftsmanship – Inspired by the authentic designs of Myōchin Munechika

  • Full-sized, fully functional, flexible tatami armor

  • Full kusari integration for maximum protection & movement

  • Customizable materials, paint, odoshi (lace), and accessories

  • Includes deluxe display box & wooden stand

Shipping Information:

Your Iga Karuta with Kikko Tatami Yoroi will be custom-forged by our senior Taisho katchû-shi. Please allow at least 8 to 10 weeks for careful crafting, assembly, and preparation. True patience is rewarded—your armor will be a once-in-a-lifetime investment, built to endure, protect, and inspire for generations.

Move Silent, Strike Unseen – Wear the Legacy of Iga’s Shadow Warriors

Accessories:

  • Hikitate Eboshi – Add a traditional cloth hat to your order, traditionally worn by Samurai
  • Sarashi Belt – A traditional long cotton belt, used by Samurai to to secure their katana
  • Waraji Sandals – Bamboo straw sandals commonly used by samurai
  • Waraji-Gake – Traditional type of Japanese sock that can be worn together with the Waraji sandals
  • Tabi Socks – Two toe section sock for use with sandals
  • Yugake – Traditional samurai gloves
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.

References: Arms and Armor of the Samurai: The History of Weaponry in Ancient Japan  /    The Samurai: Warriors of Medieval Japan, 940-1600  /  Samurai: The Code of the Warrior   /  

 

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Embrace the Shadows – Armor of the Iga Shinobi

The Iga Karuta with Kikko Tatami Yoroi is a masterful recreation of the legendary folding armor (tatami yoroi) pioneered by the renowned Edo-period katchû-shi (armor smith) Myōchin Munechika. Credited with developing the first true tatami armor between 1770 and 1779, Myōchin’s ingenious design endures today, celebrated through original examples like the historic suit safeguarded by Hatsumi Masaaki, head of the Bujinkan Dōjō.

Hand-forged by the elite Taisho-class katchû-shi of Iron Mountain Armory, each karuta (rectangular armor plate) and kikko (hexagonal armor plate) is meticulously cut, shaped, and assembled by hand. These plates are interwoven with double-linked kusari (chain mail), ensuring full coverage, exceptional flexibility, and superior resilience against slicing and puncture attacks. The dō (cuirass) integrates traditional tsutsu (vertical hinge connections) and odoshi (horizontal lacing), offering an unprecedented balance of protection and mobility.

This authentic tatami yoroi set includes kote (armored sleeves) reinforced with kikko plates, a karuta zukin (armored hood), and a removable brass maedate (crest) proudly displayed on the chest. Whether layered over clothing, worn beneath garments for covert operations, or displayed as an iconic symbol of ninja legacy, this armor embodies the stealth, endurance, and adaptability of the Iga shinobi.

Forged using historical techniques and true warrior craftsmanship, each suit can be tailored to your personal style—choose your colors, lacing, finishes, and optional upgrades. This heirloom-quality armor is ideal for martial artists, historical reenactors, traditionalists, and modern warriors alike.

Key Features & Benefits:

  • Taisho Class craftsmanship – Inspired by the authentic designs of Myōchin Munechika

  • Full-sized, fully functional, flexible tatami armor

  • Full kusari integration for maximum protection & movement

  • Customizable materials, paint, odoshi (lace), and accessories

  • Includes deluxe display box & wooden stand

Shipping Information:

Your Iga Karuta with Kikko Tatami Yoroi will be custom-forged by our senior Taisho katchû-shi. Please allow at least 8 to 10 weeks for careful crafting, assembly, and preparation. True patience is rewarded—your armor will be a once-in-a-lifetime investment, built to endure, protect, and inspire for generations.

Move Silent, Strike Unseen – Wear the Legacy of Iga’s Shadow Warriors

Accessories:

  • Hikitate Eboshi – Add a traditional cloth hat to your order, traditionally worn by Samurai
  • Sarashi Belt – A traditional long cotton belt, used by Samurai to to secure their katana
  • Waraji Sandals – Bamboo straw sandals commonly used by samurai
  • Waraji-Gake – Traditional type of Japanese sock that can be worn together with the Waraji sandals
  • Tabi Socks – Two toe section sock for use with sandals
  • Yugake – Traditional samurai gloves
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.

References: Arms and Armor of the Samurai: The History of Weaponry in Ancient Japan  /    The Samurai: Warriors of Medieval Japan, 940-1600  /  Samurai: The Code of the Warrior   /  

 

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Weight 15 kg
Dimensions 32 × 32 × 42 cm
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