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Select the Color & Finish of your Do (cuirass). |
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Select the LACE (Odoshi) Color you would like for your armor. |
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Select to Change or Add a BOTTOM lace to your Do. |
Select to Change or Add a Mimi-Ito (Border Lace) to your Do / Kusazuri (Armored Skirt). |
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Select the TRIM (Kawa or Asa) you want used around the Leather areas of your armor. |
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Select to add 1 or 2 Chest Rings (Saihai no kan & Tenugui no kan) to your Dō, used to display tassels or hold a saihai or gunbai. |
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Add 1 or 2 WAIST RINGS (holding rings) to either side of your Dō (chest plate), used to hold bags, tie a weapon, Gunbai and/or your Sarashi in place. We recommend adding both if you are training in your armor. |
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This option is for adding a "Fukurin" or decorative metal trim over the edges of your dō. |
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Add a Clan or your own Custom mon to the Kyubi and/or Sendan-no-ita.  |
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Add a Clan or your own Custom mon to the Kyubi and/or Sendan-no-ita. |
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Add a Display Stand and Box to your order
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. |
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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 Straw Sandals to your order
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This option offers to make your kuzazuri (skirt plate) detachable / interchangeable. Commonly used in the past for fast repair / replacement of the kuzazuri, or removable for fast and quiet movement of troops. |
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Select the Color & Finish your Kusazuri (Gessan) Bottom Plates. |
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The O-Yoroi (Great Armor) is among the most iconic and revered samurai armor designs of feudal Japan. Worn between the 11th and early 14th centuries, it rose to prominence during the Genpei War. Featuring a distinctive boxed dō (cuirass), the armor enclosed the torso in a “U” shape and fastened with a waidate (side plate) under the right arm, providing formidable protection for mounted samurai archers.
This prestigious suit was reserved for wealthy daimyō (feudal lords) and high-ranking generals, as its intricate construction required nearly a year to complete and cost the equivalent of a samurai commander’s yearly salary—around $55,000 USD in modern value. Every detail, from materials to colors, symbolized clan affiliation and social status.
Constructed using hon kozane (individual iron or leather scale plates), each plate was coated in clay, lacquered with urushi, and then hand-laced with odoshi (braid) in silk, cotton, or hemp. The result: an exceptionally strong yet flexible suit that served its wearer with elegance and durability.
The O-Yoroi was purpose-built for mounted archers. The box-like structure supported its weight on the saddle, while the curved chest allowed for easy yumi (bow) drawing. A strip of leather called tsuru bashiri gawa prevented the bowstring from catching on the ridges of the armor. Additional features like the sendan-no-ita and kyubi-no-ita (armpit protectors) enabled a full draw of the bow while maintaining defense.
Despite its excellence, the O-Yoroi’s rigidity made it less suited for infantry combat. Following the Mongol invasions of 1274, more versatile armor designs emerged. By the 14th century, the O-Yoroi saw reduced battlefield use but returned to popularity in the Edo period as a ceremonial symbol of the samurai spirit, often donated to shrines or used in rituals honoring ancestors.
This reproduction is handcrafted by Iron Mountain Armory’s senior Taisho-class katchû-shi, focusing on authenticity and heirloom-grade quality. They maintain the time-honored traditions of their forebears, refusing to compromise on craftsmanship. Each detail of your O-Yoroi can be tailored to your preference—ensuring your armor is as legendary as the samurai who once wore it.
Your O-Yoroi will be handcrafted by our senior Taisho katchû-shi. Please allow at least 2 to 3 weeks for this exclusive piece to be carefully forged and prepared. This is a once-in-a-lifetime investment into samurai tradition and elite craftsmanship.
| 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. |
The O-Yoroi (Great Armor) is among the most iconic and revered samurai armor designs of feudal Japan. Worn between the 11th and early 14th centuries, it rose to prominence during the Genpei War. Featuring a distinctive boxed dō (cuirass), the armor enclosed the torso in a “U” shape and fastened with a waidate (side plate) under the right arm, providing formidable protection for mounted samurai archers.
This prestigious suit was reserved for wealthy daimyō (feudal lords) and high-ranking generals, as its intricate construction required nearly a year to complete and cost the equivalent of a samurai commander’s yearly salary—around $55,000 USD in modern value. Every detail, from materials to colors, symbolized clan affiliation and social status.
Constructed using hon kozane (individual iron or leather scale plates), each plate was coated in clay, lacquered with urushi, and then hand-laced with odoshi (braid) in silk, cotton, or hemp. The result: an exceptionally strong yet flexible suit that served its wearer with elegance and durability.
The O-Yoroi was purpose-built for mounted archers. The box-like structure supported its weight on the saddle, while the curved chest allowed for easy yumi (bow) drawing. A strip of leather called tsuru bashiri gawa prevented the bowstring from catching on the ridges of the armor. Additional features like the sendan-no-ita and kyubi-no-ita (armpit protectors) enabled a full draw of the bow while maintaining defense.
Despite its excellence, the O-Yoroi’s rigidity made it less suited for infantry combat. Following the Mongol invasions of 1274, more versatile armor designs emerged. By the 14th century, the O-Yoroi saw reduced battlefield use but returned to popularity in the Edo period as a ceremonial symbol of the samurai spirit, often donated to shrines or used in rituals honoring ancestors.
This reproduction is handcrafted by Iron Mountain Armory’s senior Taisho-class katchû-shi, focusing on authenticity and heirloom-grade quality. They maintain the time-honored traditions of their forebears, refusing to compromise on craftsmanship. Each detail of your O-Yoroi can be tailored to your preference—ensuring your armor is as legendary as the samurai who once wore it.
Your O-Yoroi will be handcrafted by our senior Taisho katchû-shi. Please allow at least 2 to 3 weeks for this exclusive piece to be carefully forged and prepared. This is a once-in-a-lifetime investment into samurai tradition and elite craftsmanship.
| 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. |
| Weight | 28 kg |
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| Dimensions | 54 × 54 × 68 cm |
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