Menpo Gashira
(Armored Mask)

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SKU: MPO-01G

Original price was: $231.99.Current price is: $197.14. $197.14

  • 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 of your Menpo (Face Armor).
    Menpo Color Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the Color & Finish for your Tare.

    Tare Color & Finish Option 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 Color of Teeth you want for your menpo.

    Teeth options for Menpo / Mengu 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.)

    Select to add a Copper Trim (Fukurin) to the Bottom Plate Edge.
    Fukurin Tare Option By Iron Mountain Armory



    Select the Plate Style for your Tare.


    Tare Plate Style for Menpo by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the Leather / Egawa you want for your Nodowa.

    Taisho Nodowa by Iron Mountain Armory



    Select the Leather Trim used for your Nodowa tare.










    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.


    Choose to add a museum-quality Display Stand to your order.Iron Mountain Armory Menpo Display Stand

    Advanced Options

    For a small extra fee, we can customise your Menpo much further with many additional options.

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

    Tare Bottom Accent Plate by Iron Mountain Armory


    (If different from Tare color)

    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.)

    Select the number of Tare Plates you want for your mengu.

    Tare Plate Quantity Option by Iron Mountain Armory



Connect to Samurai Legacy with Traditional Menpo Armor

The Gashira Class Menpo represents the quintessential samurai facial armor (men yoroi), historically worn by warriors to showcase their courage and protect their faces in fierce combat. Crafted meticulously to reflect authentic feudal Japanese designs, this armor offers both functional protection and symbolic power, embodying the warrior ethos of strength, honor, and resilience.

This traditional samurai facial armor features finely detailed facial wrinkles (shiwa), an imposing mustache (kuchi hige) crafted from your choice of yak or goat hair, ear covers (mimi), detachable nose guard (hana), and a robust throat guard (tare). Its practical design, anchored securely by the helmet cords (shinobi-no-o) attached to cheek posts (odayori ore kugi), ensures stability even amidst fierce combat conditions, while avoiding any hindrance to breathing or vision.

Iron Mountain Armory’s Gashira Class Menpo is skillfully handcrafted using traditional techniques, with an array of customization options including paint colors, mustache styles, cotton lace, and throat guard variations. Whether proudly worn at reenactments, displayed in your personal collection, or utilized for martial arts and cosplay, owning this menpo connects you deeply with the powerful heritage and spirit of the samurai warrior.

Honor your modern warrior spirit and embrace samurai tradition—order your custom handcrafted Menpo today.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Authentic Gashira Class historical design

  • Full-sized, fully functional, and highly durable

  • Multiple customizable options available (color, mustache, lace)

  • Perfect for reenactments, martial arts, LARP, cosplay, or historical displays

  • Enhances your personal armor collection or warrior-themed decor

Shipping Information

Your Menpo is carefully hand finished to your specifications. Standard processing and crafting time is about 1 week until your custom mengu is ready to ship.

 

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 Samurai Armour Glossaryby Ian Bottomley & David Thatcher  /  “The Watanabe Art Museum Samurai Armour Collection Volume 1: Kabuto & Mengu” By Trevor Absolon

Description

Connect to Samurai Legacy with Traditional Menpo Armor

The Gashira Class Menpo represents the quintessential samurai facial armor (men yoroi), historically worn by warriors to showcase their courage and protect their faces in fierce combat. Crafted meticulously to reflect authentic feudal Japanese designs, this armor offers both functional protection and symbolic power, embodying the warrior ethos of strength, honor, and resilience.

This traditional samurai facial armor features finely detailed facial wrinkles (shiwa), an imposing mustache (kuchi hige) crafted from your choice of yak or goat hair, ear covers (mimi), detachable nose guard (hana), and a robust throat guard (tare). Its practical design, anchored securely by the helmet cords (shinobi-no-o) attached to cheek posts (odayori ore kugi), ensures stability even amidst fierce combat conditions, while avoiding any hindrance to breathing or vision.

Iron Mountain Armory’s Gashira Class Menpo is skillfully handcrafted using traditional techniques, with an array of customization options including paint colors, mustache styles, cotton lace, and throat guard variations. Whether proudly worn at reenactments, displayed in your personal collection, or utilized for martial arts and cosplay, owning this menpo connects you deeply with the powerful heritage and spirit of the samurai warrior.

Honor your modern warrior spirit and embrace samurai tradition—order your custom handcrafted Menpo today.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Authentic Gashira Class historical design

  • Full-sized, fully functional, and highly durable

  • Multiple customizable options available (color, mustache, lace)

  • Perfect for reenactments, martial arts, LARP, cosplay, or historical displays

  • Enhances your personal armor collection or warrior-themed decor

Shipping Information

Your Menpo is carefully hand finished to your specifications. Standard processing and crafting time is about 1 week until your custom mengu is ready to ship.

 

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 Samurai Armour Glossaryby Ian Bottomley & David Thatcher  /  “The Watanabe Art Museum Samurai Armour Collection Volume 1: Kabuto & Mengu” By Trevor Absolon

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg
Dimensions 20 × 20 × 16 cm

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