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Ii Naomasa Zunari Taisho Kabuto

Ii Naomasa Zunari Taisho Kabuto
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Samurai Armor Paint Color & Finish Options by Iron Mountain Armory
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Samurai Mon Crest Options by Iron Mountain Armory
Samurai Mon Crest Options by Iron Mountain Armory
Samurai Mon Crest Options by Iron Mountain Armory
Maedate Brass Crest options for Samurai Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
Maedate Brass Crest options for Samurai Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
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Samurai Menpo Mustache & Beard Options by Iron Mountain Armory
Kabuto Terms and Options by Iron Mountain Armory
Fukigaeshi Crest Suemon Kabuto Option
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SKU: TZK15

Original price was: $1,399.99.Current price is: $1,179.95.

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    Standard Options

    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.

    Crest Options


    Kabuto Crest

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

    Crest (Maedate) Example by Iron Mountain Armory

    Horn Length


    Kabuto Horn Length

    Select the length of the wooden horns, for your helmet.

    Horn Color


    Horn Color

    Select the color that you want your wooden horns painted.

    Kabuto Color


    Kabuto Color

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

    Kabuto Color Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    Shikoro Color


    Shikoro Color

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

    Shikoro Color Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    Main Lace Color


    Main Lace Color

    Select the Main Lace Color (odoshi) you would like for your Shikoro (neck) and Tare (throat) guard to be. (You can customize your lace patterns by using the "Advanced Custom Options" below.)

    Main Lace Color of Kabuto by Iron Mountain Armory

    Kabuto Rivet Option


    Kabuto Rivet

    Select if you would like your helmet to be smooth or have raised rivets.

    Kabuto Rivet Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    *Upgrade My Armor


    Taisho Upgrade

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

    *Mockup (Picture Simulation)


    Mockup

    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

    Menpo Style


    Menpo (Face Armor)

    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.

    Taisho Menpo (mask) Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    Menpo Color


    Menpo Color & Finish

    Select the Color & Finish of your Menpo (Face Armor).

    Menpo Color Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Tare Color


    Tare Color

    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

    Mustache Style


    Menpo Mustache

    Add character to your armor by selecting a custom mustache option. (This option is only available with certain mask / nose styles.)

    menpo mustache options

    Beard Options


    Menpo Color

    Select the main color and finish your mask and throat guard will be painted. You can paint the bottom plate a different color by using the "Advanced Custom Options" below.

    Taisho Yoroi Paint Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    Nose Style


    Tengu Nose

    Add more character to your armor set by changing the nose to a Tengu (bird's) Nose or an O-Tengu Nose.

    Basic Tengu Options for Taisho Menpo by Iron Mountain Armory

    Ornamental Options

    Ring Option


    Kasa Jirushi no Kan (Helmet Ring)

    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

    Visor Options


    Kabuto Visor

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

    Kabuto Visor Options - Miage Shiwa - Mayu

    Fukigaeshi Mons


    Fukigaeshi Mon

    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.)

    Ponytail Style


    Kabuto Ponytail

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

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    Trim Options


    Kabuto Trim Options

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

    Fukurin by Iron Mountain Armory

    Display Options


    Kabuto Display Option

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

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

    Kabuto Bitsu


    Kabuto Display Option

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

    Kabuto Bitsu

    (Actual Box Style May Vary)

    Advanced Custom Options


    Extra Design 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.

    Advanced Custom Options

    Select your choices from several extra Paint and Lace Colors for your Kabuto.

    Fukigaeshi Color


    Fukigaeshi Color

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

    Fukigaeshi Color / Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Shikoro Bottom Plate


    Shikoro Bottom Plate Color

    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.

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

    Shikoro Horizontal Lace


    Horizontal Lace Color

    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

    Shikoro Vertical Lace


    Vertical Lace Color

    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

    Shikoro Mimi-Ito Lace


    Shikoro Mimi-Ito Lace

    Add an extra row of lacing to your shikoro (neck guard) for an additional cost. If left blank it may match your MAIN LACE option selected above.

    Kabuto Terms and Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    Tare Bottom Plate


    Tare Bottom Plate Color

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

    Tare Bottom Accent Plate by Iron Mountain Armory

    Tare Main Lace


    Menpo Tare Lace

    This option changes the Color Lace (odoshi) used for your throat guard of the mask and will replace the “MAIN LACE COLOR” option if changed.

    Menpo / Tare Lace Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Tare Horizontal Lace


    Tare Bottom Lace Color

    This option changes what color lace (odoshi) used on the lower lace that runs along the bottom plate of the throat guard. This is different from the mimi-ito.

    Menpo Details, Terms and Options

    Tare Vertical Lace


    Tare Vertical Lace

    Select to change the Vertical Trim Lace for your Tare. (This is different from the Mimi-Ito.)

    Tare Vertical Side Lace Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Tare Mimi-Ito Lace


    Kabuto Tare Mimi Ito

    Add an extra row of lacing to your tare (thoat guard) for an addtional cost. If left blank it may match your MAIN LACE option selected above.

    Kabuto Terms and Options by Iron Mountain Armory

Description

Honor the Red Devil of Tokugawa

The Ii Naomasa Zunari Kabuto is a tribute to one of the fiercest commanders of the late Sengoku Period—Ii Naomasa of the legendary Ii Clan. Crafted by the master Taisho-class katchū-shi (armorers) at Iron Mountain Armory, this Elite Series kabuto recreates the iconic headgear worn by the “Red Devils” of the Tokugawa forces.

Ii Naomasa (1561–1602) served Tokugawa Ieyasu with exceptional valor, earning his place as one of the Four Guardians of the Tokugawa, alongside Honda Tadakatsu, Sakakibara Yasumasa, and Sakai Tadatsugu. His forces struck fear on the battlefield, clad in brilliant shu urushi nuri (vermilion-lacquered armor), which gave rise to their fearsome title: Akai Oni—the Red Devils.

This zunari kabuto (head-shaped helmet) is forged from three individually cut and riveted plates, forming the distinctive hachi (bowl). The shikoro (neck guard) is shaped and hand-laced in odoshi sugake (simple hang) style using your chosen color of art silk odoshi. Inside, a carefully fitted ukebari (helmet lining) provides both comfort and lasting structure.

The included hanbō (chin and cheek guard) is embossed with the Ii Clan mon and finished with matching lacing along the tare (throat guard). This is the same mengu (facial armor) style commonly worn by front-line samurai during the height of Japanese warfare—rugged, iconic, and deeply personal.

Whether you choose to order in striking vermilion or another color scheme of your choice, this kabuto embodies the fearless spirit of a warrior who led from the front and never feared death.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Elite Taisho-Class Construction: Expertly crafted by senior armorers using traditional multi-plate zunari techniques.

  • Ii Clan Design: Honors Ii Naomasa, one of the Four Tokugawa Guardians.

  • Embossed Clan Crest: Hanbō features the Ii Clan mon on the chin—rare detail for collectors.

  • Fully Customizable: Choose paint, art silk odoshi, mustache, and more.

Shipping Information

Your Ii Naomasa Zunari Kabuto will be custom-crafted by our Taisho-class katchū-shi. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for processing and expert completion before shipping.


Option

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:  “The Watanabe Art Museum Samurai Armour Collection Volume 1: Kabuto & Mengu” by Trevor Absolon  & David Thatcher

Additional information

Weight 3.25 kg
Dimensions 33 × 46 × 58 cm

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