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Nanban Gusoku
Daimyo Class

Nanban Gusoku <br><em>Daimyo Class</em>
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Original price was: $4,233.99.Current price is: $3,804.74. $3,804.74

  • Pre-Set options are selected to craft your armor exactly as seen in the product pictures. Feel free to change the options to customize your armor.

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

    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 between a Zunari Kabuto (Shown) or a Momonari Kabuto (below).
    Momonari Kabuto by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the CREST you would like for your helmet.

    Custom Hand Carved Maedate

    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 a brass trim to the edges of the armor.
    Nodowa with Fukurin

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

    Art Silk Brocade Options for Samurai Armor, Yoroi and Clothing

    Select the material used for the Haidate / Suneate

    Haidate Trim Options

    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.)

    Select the material color you would like for your knees.

    Add a Display Stand and Box to your order

    Yoroi Bitsu and Stand

    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 between standard sized armor sets or fully custom sized

    Select the armor size you prefer.

    Standard Size: fits most people 167–182 cm tall (≈ 5'6"–5'10").
    The torso is cut with an 11 cm (~4 in) taper from chest to waist.

    To choose correctly, measure your chest at full inhalation and use that measurement as your reference.
    If your in between sizes it is often best to order 1 size larger.

    To choose correctly, measure your chest at full inhalation and use that measurement as your reference.
    If your in between sizes it is often best to order 1 size larger.

    Measure your waist at the navel (belly-button level) and choose that size.
    Unsure? Pick the next size up for a looser fit.

    Important: The waist is traditionally 4 in / 11 cm smaller than the chest.
    We cannot make the waist larger than your chest measurement.

    Please select your height. Our standard armor is designed to best fit individuals between 167 cm and 177 cm tall (approximately 5'6" to 5'10"). This helps us ensure the best possible fit for your armor.

    Please select your weight. This information is used for reference only to help us better understand your body type and guide the overall shape and fit of the armor. It does not affect the quality or class of the armor, and all sizing details can still be adjusted if needed.

    These accessories will be added with your armor set shipment.

    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 a narrow Uwa - Obit (outer utility) Belt to your armor set, to hold your tanto (dagger), katana (sword), bags, canteen and other accessories.

    Add a Large Yoroi Obi Belt to your order—a padded “pillow” belt worn beneath the armor. It cushions and protects the hips while keeping the chest armor securely positioned. 
    This material will match the main material you select for your armor.

    Add Straw Sandals to your order

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

    Waraji Traditional Samurai Sandal

    Add a pair of Tabi Socks to your order

Unite East and West – Dominate with the Armor of Legends

The Nanban Samurai Armor (Southern Barbarian Armor) represents the fascinating fusion between European innovation and samurai tradition. During the late Sengoku Era, European traders introduced armor designs that captivated the samurai class, with wealthy Daimyo quickly adopting these exotic Nanban Yoroi to display their prestige—and to survive the evolving battlefield.

The centerpiece of this armor is the Nanban Dō (peascod cuirass), originally crafted in Europe for shot resistance. These cuirasses provided crucial protection against the increasingly lethal teppō (matchlock rifles) that forever changed warfare in Japan. Historical accounts suggest that Tokugawa Ieyasu’s own life was saved by his Nanban armor during the Siege of Muraki, proving its value beyond mere status.

As Japan’s own armorers mastered European techniques, the wasei nanban-dō (Japanese-crafted Nanban cuirasses) emerged, blending Western durability with the refined artistry of Japanese warfare. Nanban—meaning “Southern Barbarian”—became synonymous with any foreign-influenced design, and the style quickly became a symbol of strength, wealth, and global mastery.

Now you can honor this legacy by owning your own Daimyo Class Nanban Yoroi. Crafted by the senior katchû-shi (Japanese armor smiths) of Iron Mountain Armory, each armor set reflects the power and prestige demanded by a true lord of the Sengoku and early Edo periods.

Options are pre-set to replicate the armor as shown, featuring a Nanban ni-mai dō (2-section peascod cuirass), but customization is encouraged. Personalize your kabuto (helmet) style—such as a traditional Nanban Kabuto or the iconic momonari (peach-shaped) kabuto—and select your colors, odoshi (lace), materials, and crests to create a suit that is uniquely yours.

Whether for display, historical reenactment, martial arts, or cosplay, the Nanban Samurai Armor stands as a powerful bridge between two worlds, forged in iron and in spirit.

Key Features & Benefits:

  • Daimyo Class quality, handcrafted by Iron Mountain Armory’s senior artisans

  • Traditional late Sengoku / early Edo era design

  • Authentic Nanban Ni-Mai Do peascod cuirass

  • Full-sized, fully functional for display or training

  • Highly customizable colors, lacing, helmet, mask, & accessories

  • Includes deluxe display box & stand

Shipping Information:

Handcrafted with regal care by our Daimyo Class katchû-shi. Please allow 1 to 2 months for crafting and preparation before your custom armor set is ready to ship.

Unite East and West – Dominate with the Armor of Legends

 

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.

Description

Unite East and West – Dominate with the Armor of Legends

The Nanban Samurai Armor (Southern Barbarian Armor) represents the fascinating fusion between European innovation and samurai tradition. During the late Sengoku Era, European traders introduced armor designs that captivated the samurai class, with wealthy Daimyo quickly adopting these exotic Nanban Yoroi to display their prestige—and to survive the evolving battlefield.

The centerpiece of this armor is the Nanban Dō (peascod cuirass), originally crafted in Europe for shot resistance. These cuirasses provided crucial protection against the increasingly lethal teppō (matchlock rifles) that forever changed warfare in Japan. Historical accounts suggest that Tokugawa Ieyasu’s own life was saved by his Nanban armor during the Siege of Muraki, proving its value beyond mere status.

As Japan’s own armorers mastered European techniques, the wasei nanban-dō (Japanese-crafted Nanban cuirasses) emerged, blending Western durability with the refined artistry of Japanese warfare. Nanban—meaning “Southern Barbarian”—became synonymous with any foreign-influenced design, and the style quickly became a symbol of strength, wealth, and global mastery.

Now you can honor this legacy by owning your own Daimyo Class Nanban Yoroi. Crafted by the senior katchû-shi (Japanese armor smiths) of Iron Mountain Armory, each armor set reflects the power and prestige demanded by a true lord of the Sengoku and early Edo periods.

Options are pre-set to replicate the armor as shown, featuring a Nanban ni-mai dō (2-section peascod cuirass), but customization is encouraged. Personalize your kabuto (helmet) style—such as a traditional Nanban Kabuto or the iconic momonari (peach-shaped) kabuto—and select your colors, odoshi (lace), materials, and crests to create a suit that is uniquely yours.

Whether for display, historical reenactment, martial arts, or cosplay, the Nanban Samurai Armor stands as a powerful bridge between two worlds, forged in iron and in spirit.

Key Features & Benefits:

  • Daimyo Class quality, handcrafted by Iron Mountain Armory’s senior artisans

  • Traditional late Sengoku / early Edo era design

  • Authentic Nanban Ni-Mai Do peascod cuirass

  • Full-sized, fully functional for display or training

  • Highly customizable colors, lacing, helmet, mask, & accessories

  • Includes deluxe display box & stand

Shipping Information:

Handcrafted with regal care by our Daimyo Class katchû-shi. Please allow 1 to 2 months for crafting and preparation before your custom armor set is ready to ship.

Unite East and West – Dominate with the Armor of Legends

 

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 25 kg
Dimensions 56 × 56 × 65 cm

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