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Sogonari Kabuto Taisho Class

Sogonari Kabuto Taisho Class
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Samurai Armor Paint Color & Finish Options by Iron Mountain Armory
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Samurai Mon Crest Options by Iron Mountain Armory
Samurai Mon Crest Options by Iron Mountain Armory
Samurai Mon Crest Options by Iron Mountain Armory
Maedate Brass Crest options for Samurai Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
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Maedate Brass Crest options for Samurai Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
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Kabuto Terms and Options by Iron Mountain Armory
Fukigaeshi Crest Suemon Kabuto Option

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SKU: TSGKB-01

Original price was: $1,549.99.Current price is: $1,394.95.

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  • Click ? for option details


    Standard Options

    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.

    Crest Options


    Kabuto Crest

    Select to change, customize or remove the front crest (maedate) on the helmet. You can select a standard brass mon (symbol), your own custom mon / logo or a wooden or brass design. Please reference our "Order Options Explained" page for more details and reference. (Click through the product images to see different Standard Mon Options and referenced number.)

    Crest (Maedate) Example by Iron Mountain Armory

    Hair Type / Color

    Select to use Horse or Yak hair for your Sogo-Nari kabuto.

    Hair Length

    Select the length of the hair
    (ponytail).

    Kabuto Color


    Kabuto Color

    Select the Color & Finish for your kabuto (top section of helmet). (Click through the product images to see details of different Paint Options.)

    Kabuto Color Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    Shikoro Color


    Shikoro Color

    Select the Color & Finish for your Shikoro (Neck Guard). (You can change the BOTTOM PLATE using "Advanced Custom Options" below.)

    Shikoro Color Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    Main Lace Color


    Main Lace Color

    Select the Main Lace Color (odoshi) you would like for your Shikoro (neck) and Tare (throat) guard to be. (You can customize your lace patterns by using the "Advanced Custom Options" below.)

    Main Lace Color of Kabuto by Iron Mountain Armory

    *Upgrade My Armor


    Taisho Upgrade

    For Taisho class armor, we offer an upgrade option. This option increases the thickness of the steel plating by .2mm, plus tempering! Your armor will be even more durable, battle ready & a little heavier.

    *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.

    Menpo Options

    Menpo Style


    Menpo (Face Armor)

    Select your choice of face armor available for your yoroi. Standard and Ressei Menpo option will give you nose and mustache options. Henpo and Hoate are without nose option. For more detailed images, please review the Menpo (Mask) category.

    Taisho Menpo (mask) Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    Menpo Color


    Menpo Color & Finish

    Select the Color & Finish of your Menpo (Face Armor).

    Menpo Color Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Tare Color


    Tare Color

    Select the main Color and Finish you want your menpo's Tare (Throat guard). You can make the bottom plate a different color by using the "Advanced Custom Options" below.

    Tare Color & Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Mustache Style


    Menpo Mustache

    Add character to your armor by selecting a custom mustache option. (This option is only available with certain mask / nose styles.)

    menpo mustache options

    *Beard Options


    Menpo Color

    Select the main color and finish your mask and throat guard will be painted. You can paint the bottom plate a different color by using the "Advanced Custom Options" below.

    Taisho Yoroi Paint Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    Nose Style


    Tengu Nose

    Add more character to your armor set by changing the nose to a Tengu (bird's) Nose or an O-Tengu Nose.

    Basic Tengu Options for Taisho Menpo by Iron Mountain Armory

    Ornamental Options

    Visor Options


    Kabuto Visor

    Customize the visor of your helmet with embosed eyebrows and/or wrinkles.

    Kabuto Visor Options - Miage Shiwa - Mayu

    Fukigaeshi Mons


    Fukigaeshi Mon

    Add a symbol (mon) to the ears (fukigaeshi) of your helmet. This can be a standard mon or custom design you can email us in "Clip-Art" format.

    (Click through the product images to see different Standard Mon Options.)

    Trim Options


    Kabuto Trim Options

    Select this option to add a metal trim (fukurin) around the outer edges of your helmet. This option might differ depending on model and/or different options selected.

    Fukurin by Iron Mountain Armory

    Display Options


    Kabuto Display Option

    Select to receive your kabuto with the Standard, Deluxe or Iki-Nigyo.

    Deluxe Kabuto Display Stand by Iron Mountain Armory
    Display Option: Iki-Nigyo by Iron Mountain Armory

    Kabuto Bitsu


    Kabuto Display Option

    Add a Decorative Wooden Box to display and storage your kabuto.

    Kabuto Bitsu

    (Actual Box Style May Vary)

    Advanced Custom Options


    Extra Design Options

    For a small extra fee, we can customise your Kabuto much further with many additional options. Please click the "ORDER OPTIONS EXPLAINED" link at the bottom left of the page for more details.

    Advanced Custom Options

    Select your choices from several extra Paint and Lace Colors for your Kabuto.

    Fukigaeshi Color


    Fukigaeshi Color

    Select the color and finish for your Fukigaeshi (ears) of your kabuto.

    Fukigaeshi Color / Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Shikoro Bottom Plate


    Shikoro Bottom Plate Color

    If you would like to change the color of the BOTTOM PLATE of your Shikoro, you may select it here. If not it will match the option your provided above in Shikoro Color.

    (Image for reference only. Options may differ between classes and models)

    Shikoro Horizontal Lace


    Horizontal Lace Color

    Select the Lace Color along the lower Horizontal Hanging Plates of the Shikoro (neck) and/or Tare (throat).

    Kabuto & Menpo Horizontal Lace Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Shikoro Vertical Lace


    Vertical Lace Color

    This option changes the color lace (odoshi) is used along the outer bottom edge of the neck guard

    Kabuto & Menpo Vertical Lace Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Shikoro Mimi-Ito Lace


    Shikoro Mimi-Ito Lace

    Add an extra row of lacing to your shikoro (neck guard) for an additional cost. If left blank it may match your MAIN LACE option selected above.

    Kabuto Terms and Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    Tare Bottom Plate


    Tare Bottom Plate Color

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

    Tare Bottom Accent Plate by Iron Mountain Armory

    Tare Main Lace


    Menpo Tare Lace

    This option changes the Color Lace (odoshi) used for your throat guard of the mask and will replace the “MAIN LACE COLOR” option if changed.

    Menpo / Tare Lace Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Tare Horizontal Lace


    Tare Bottom Lace Color

    This option changes what color lace (odoshi) used on the lower lace that runs along the bottom plate of the throat guard. This is different from the mimi-ito.

    Menpo Details, Terms and Options

    Tare Vertical Lace


    Tare Vertical Lace

    Select to change the Vertical Trim Lace for your Tare. (This is different from the Mimi-Ito.)

    Tare Vertical Side Lace Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Tare Mimi-Ito Lace


    Kabuto Tare Mimi Ito

    Add an extra row of lacing to your tare (thoat guard) for an addtional cost. If left blank it may match your MAIN LACE option selected above.

    Kabuto Terms and Options by Iron Mountain Armory

Description

Where Tradition Meets Untamed Identity

The Sogonari Kabuto (sōgō-nari kabuto, or “haired helmet”) is a bold and expressive masterpiece of the Taisho Class – Elite Series, meticulously handcrafted by the master katchū-shi (Japanese armorers) of Iron Mountain Armory. Popularized during the Momoyama Period (1568–1600), this rare variation of the zunari kabuto was distinguished by its layered hair covering, symbolizing the individual personality and warrior spirit of the samurai who wore it.

The hair served both an aesthetic and psychological purpose—transforming the common zunari style into a fearsome and deeply personal statement of presence on the battlefield. Each sogonari kabuto could vary in the type, length, style, and color of hair, with yak hair being the most traditional. Some samurai even used horse hair, rabbit (usagi) fur, or bear (kuma) fur, either trimmed or brushed, depending on their preference and rank. In rarer cases, full suits of yoroi (armor) were covered in matching fur to complete the untamed visual impact.

At Iron Mountain Armory, your sogonari kabuto is hand finished and layered with hair, strand by strand, requiring the utmost patience and dedication. Each layer is carefully applied, dried, and repeated—ensuring a natural, flowing appearance. We offer custom options for yak or horse hair, with various lengths and color tones. Let us trim it to your preference or ship it long for personal adjustment.

Your kabuto can also be customized with your choice of:

  • Maedate (helmet crest)

  • Shikoro (neck guard)

  • Menpō (facial armor)

  • Paint, lace (odoshi), and other fine features

Key Features & Benefits

  • Elite Taisho-Class Construction: Crafted with traditional methods by senior armorers.

  • Authentic Hair Covering: Choose yak or horse hair, including custom length and color.

  • Deep Customization: Fully personalize your kabuto to reflect your inner warrior.

  • Functional & Striking: Battle-ready, full-sized, and designed for martial use or museum-quality display.

  • Includes Deluxe Stand: Proudly display your custom creation in any setting.

Shipping Information

Each Sogonari Kabuto is handmade to your specifications. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for detailed crafting and processing before shipment.

 


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 2.5 kg
Dimensions 33 × 46 × 49 cm

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