Description
Legacy of Muromachi
The Samurai’s Boldest Statement of Valor
The Odoshi Gashira Samurai Gusoku is a masterpiece of traditional Japanese armor craftsmanship, created to honor the elite samurai warriors of the late Muromachi through Sengoku Periods. This richly laced suit of armor—also known as a gusoku—was favored by the warrior class for its vibrant aesthetic, functional flexibility, and formidable battlefield strength. At Iron Mountain Armory, our Gashira Class version revives this heritage with an expert blend of traditional skill and modern technique.
Crafted with a Tosei Okegawa Ni-Mai Dō (modern two-section breastplate), this gusoku features 14 individual steel plates that are hand-laced together using the traditional kebiki-odoshi style—also known as full lacing. Each row of odoshi (cotton lace) is carefully threaded by our experienced katchû-shi (armor smiths), requiring over 50 hours to complete. The result is an armor set that’s as vibrant and commanding as the warriors who wore it in centuries past.
The impressive ō-sode (shield-like shoulder armor) is adorned with this same full lacing style and may be customized with your preferred color palette or pattern. We can replicate historical color arrangements or create something entirely personal to reflect your modern warrior identity. The intricate lace work not only enhances the armor’s aesthetic appeal, but also represents the dedication, precision, and discipline of a samurai’s life.
Adding to its ornate charm, the gusoku is finished with fukurin (decorative brass edging), and optional egawa (hand-painted or custom-printed leather overlays) that can be personalized with traditional Japanese patterns or a design of your own creation. Even the maedate (helmet crest) can feature your chosen mon (family crest), dojo symbol, or a completely custom emblem.
Every Gashira Class Odoshi Gusoku is fully functional and wearable, yet equally ideal for display in your home, dojo, or office. Whether you’re training in martial arts, performing in historical reenactments, or simply honoring your warrior spirit—this is armor to be proud of.
Note: After placing your order, we will email you to confirm your lace color selections, ensuring your armor is crafted exactly to your vision.
Key Features & Benefits:
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Gashira Class handcrafted with over 50 hours of precision labor
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14-piece steel ni-mai dō with full kebiki-odoshi lace
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Customizable colors, lace, helmet, mask, & mon (clan crest)
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Optional fukurin edging & egawa leather overlay
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Full-sized, wearable, & battle-ready
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Includes deluxe display box & wooden stand
Shipping Information:
Expertly handcrafted to order. Please allow at least 2 – 3 weeks for detailed crafting and preparation before your armor is ready to ship.
Command respect. Live your legend in a suit of laced samurai armor
To see the class differences, please view Kachi Vs. Gashira.
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I spent several weeks researching about samurai armor as well as reviewing some antiques and new armor made in Japan. Even after reading some of the reviews online and seeing the pictures, I was a bit apprehensive about purchasing a Japanese suit of armor that was made in China. However because I couldn’t afford to spend more than $6K on a Japanese made suit I decided to take the chance.
I received my armor last week and was very impressed with the overall quality. A few minor things here and there under very close examination but nothing at all that was remotely an issue. I don’t have a great knowledge of samurai armor, but from the detailed pictures and illustrations in the Japanese printed books and my research the armor more authentically made than I expected.
Overall I am very impressed and glad that I couldn’t afford the Japanese made suit. Although I would had liked to have a “Made in Japan” suit, but knowing what I know now, I can’t help but think I would of felt cheated.
I have researched samurai armor but I would not call myself an expert. However keeping with modern standards of quality control and details of historical suits, this suit would be what a Daimyo in the 16th century would had expected to had received from his armor smith.
Stunning and beautiful.