Kawan Kote (Forearm Guard)

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SKU: KOTE-3

Original price was: $129.99.Current price is: $114.95.

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  • Armor Color


    Armor Color

    Select the color & finish your armor will be painted. (Click through the product images to see details of different Paint Options.)

    Paint Color & Finish Options

    Material Option


    Fabric Material

    Select the Linen Material or Art. Silk Brocade used for your Armor parts.

    Art Silk Brocade Options for Samurai Armor, Yoroi and Clothing

    Armor Plate Style

    Select between the standard Narrow Armor Plates, Wide Armor Plates or Chainmail.

    *Trim Option

    Trim material at elbow and wrist

    Chainmail Option
    *Elbow to Wrist Sizing


    Sizing is for crafting reference only. This is for material length and may not affect the armor plate lengths.

    *Padding Options

    Add Padding to the inside of your Kawan Kote.

    *Temper Armor Plates


    Heat Tempering / Upgrade

    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.

    *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.

Description

Kawan Kote (vambrace / forearm guard) are a form of shino-gote used to protect the forearm.  These are a less traditional form of kote, crafted more for Gendai budō  (現代武道 ) who needed lightweight forearm protection. Kawan kote can be worn comfortably and discreetly under clothing to give some protection against edged or blunt weapon attacks.  The shino (splint) plating typically protects the forearm, which is roughly 2 cm above the wrist and 6 cm below the elbow.  Please reference the measuring instructions in the product window above or by clicking the ? next to the sizing option.  We will do our best to craft your kawan kote to best fit your sizing.

To learn more about the unique history and development of Sangu armor like the Kawan Kote, you can read more in our blog article “About Sangu and Sode Armor Parts.”

Features: Kawan Kot

  • Custom sizing, material options and personalized paint color available.  
  • Comes as a Set of 2 Kawan Kote.
  • Sizing is for material length and may not effect armor plating length.
Our skilled katchû-shi (armorers) at the Iron Mountain Armory will need at least 3 to 7 days, depending on options selected, and other scheduled orders, for the custom handcrafting of this item.

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.

Additional information

Weight 0.75 kg
Dimensions 6 × 6 × 22 cm
suneate style

Light, Medium (+$40.00), Heavy (+$20.00)

main armor color

Black, Black – Glossy, Black – Suna, Black – Uzumaki, Brown – Suna, Crimson – Gloss, Crimson – Suna, Gold, Gold – Nami, Red – Gloss, Tetsu Nami

main lace color

Black, Blue, Brown, Crimson, Navy, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

2 reviews for Kawan Kote (Forearm Guard)

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    Great build quality and attention to detail

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  2. Verified reviewVerified review - view originalExternal link

    The Kotes they crafted for me were exactly as I wanted and even have survived multiple tests I put them through and I am confident in their ability to protect me from harm due to the excellent work that samurai armor put into them I believe even honda tadakatsu himself would be envious of these kotes.

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