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Takeda Clan Gashira Samurai Armor

Takeda Clan Samurai Armor Yoroi by Iron Mountain Armory
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Samurai Armor Paint Color & Finish Options by Iron Mountain Armory
Odoshi Lace For Samurai Armor, Clothing & Accessories
Artificial Silk Brocades for Samurai Armor and Clothing by Iron Mountain Armory
Artificial Silk Brocades for Samurai Armor and Clothing by Iron Mountain Armory
Heavy Hemp Linen Options for Samurai Armor
Egawa (Printed Leather) for Samurai Armor
Samurai Mon Crest Options by Iron Mountain Armory
Samurai Mon Crest Options by Iron Mountain Armory
Samurai Mon Crest Options by Iron Mountain Armory
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Samurai Menpo Mustache & Beard Options by Iron Mountain Armory
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SKU: G05-2

Original price was: $1,649.99.Current price is: $1,499.95.

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  • Select from these options to customize your samurai armor set.


    Main Armor Color

    Change the color & texture of your armor.

    Click through the product images to see different Paint Options.


    Main Lace Color

    Select the LACE (Odoshi) Color you would like for your armor. (Click through the product images to see different Lace Colors.)

    Odoshi (lace) Color options for Gashira Class by Iron Mountain Armory



    Kabuto Style


    Select the STYLE OF KABUTO (helmet) for your Armor.
    Please click the "ORDER OPTIONS EXPLAINED" link at the bottom left of the page for more details. 

    To keep the standard style for this model armor leave pre-selected option "As Seen"


    Kabuto Plate Construction

    This option is available for Suji-Bachi Style Helmets, and allows you to chose how many plates are used to craft the “bowl” section of your helmet. The Standard Option is “Simulated” which means the helmet bowl will be crafted from a single sheet of steel and made to look like it is crafted from several pieces.

    Laminated Kabuto Example by Iron Mountain Armory


    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


    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.)


    Dō Mon

    Select the Mon (symbol) to be painted on the front of your Dō (chest plate). (Option Not Available with Suna finish)

    (Option Not Available with Suna finish)

    Option Not Available with Suna finish

    Select the color you want your Mon to be painted.

    ADD or REMOVE brass decor, rings and tassels.

    Agemaki no Kan

    These help keep your sode in place.
    Recommended if using armor for any combat training.

    Select if you would like your armor with a Smooth Finish or Raised Rivets (add rivets to helmet and chest).

    Do Rivet Options

    Add Brass Trim (Fukurin) to your armor.
    Fukurin Copper Trim Option



    Fabric Options


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

    Art Silk Brocade Options for Samurai Armor, Yoroi and Clothing


    Leather Option / Egawa Pattern

    Select the Leather Color and/or Egawa (pattern) used of your armor parts.

    Primarily it will be used on the Haidate(armored apron), above the armor plating, but may also be used on Light Suneate (shin armor)


    Suneate Style

    Select the style of Suneate (shin armor) you would like for your armor.


    Yoroi Bitsu

    Select to upgrade your standard black lacquer Yoroi Bitsu (storage box & stand) to a natural lacquer Deluxe Bitsu with "dove tailed" joints.

    (storage box & stand)


    Yoroi Bitsu Mon

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

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


    Gusari (Chainmail) Styles

    Select the style of traditional Japanese samurai chainmail (gusari) used for your armor.

    Upgrade your Sō-gusari (standard Japanese butted mail) to Seiro-gusari, a more refined mail construction featuring reinforced oval connector double links. Found on higher grade armor, eiro-gusari offers greater durability at the joining points, helping the mail better resist opening and wear over time.

    Select these options to further customize your Kabuto (helmet).

    Use this option to add Dear Antlers, Water Buffalo Horns, Wooden Horns or Waki-Date (Flat Wooden Horns) to your kabuto.

    Dear Antlers Option by Iron Mountain Armory Natural Buffalo Horns Options by Iron Mountain Armory


    Kasa Jirushi no Kan (Helmet Ring)

    Add a Kasa Jirushi no Kan (ring with tassel) to the back of a helmet with an Agemaki Bow (a specially knotted cord).

    Kasa Jirushi No Kan


    Kabuto Visor

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

    Kabuto Visor Options - Miage Shiwa - Mayu


    Menpō (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.

    Gashira menpo Options by Iron Mountain Armory


    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

    Add a "Soul Patch" beard to the top chin (below lip) of my Hanbo or Hoate.

    Select the color you would like your mustache to be.

    Select from the following options to further customize your Do (chest armor).


    Chest Rings

    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. (Select option from the perspective of wearing the armor)

    (Select option from the perspective of wearing the armor)

    Please Note: Select the option as if you are wearing the armor (Left / Right)



    Gashira Dō Holding Rings

    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. (Select option from the perspective of wearing the armor)

    (Select option from the perspective of wearing the armor)


    Machi-Uke (Banner Holder)

    Add a Banner Holder (Machi-Uke) to the back of your Gashira or Kachi Dō (chest armor) so you can attach a Sashimono (war banner) to your armor set.

    (You can also add Optional Wooden Banner Base)


    Kusazuri Options

    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.

    Kusazuri Options

    The Sizing Options for your custom samurai armor set.


    Chest Sizing

    This option changes the girth size of your Dō (chest armor). While inhaling deeply, have an assistant wrap the tape measure under your armpits around the largest part of your chest. In the back, you want the tape measure to wrap across your shoulder blades. The tape measure should be snug, but not tight.

    Please Note: Sizing is for reference only and may not reflect the final product. Please read the FAQs for more details.


    Height Adjustment

    Adjust the armor to your Height. Standard sizing is 5' 8" (175 CM). Select the option closest to your actual height. If unsure, select 1 size smaller and enter your actual size in the order comments.


    Weight

    Please select the option that is closest to your weight or next weight level greater, so our armorers can better fit your armor to your body size.

    Select accessories to add to your custom samurai armor order.


    Sarashi

    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 Straw Sandals to your order


    Waraji (Straw Sandals)

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

    Waraji Traditional Samurai Sandal with Gake Tabi (Socks)

    Add a pair of Tabi Socks to your order

    Add the Hiji Gane (Armored Elbow Caps) to your kote.
    (This option will add bottle cap like armor plates to position over or near your elbow. Exact placement may vary.)

    Extra Customization Options


    Gashira (Officer)



    Gashira (Officer):



    Expertly handmade from a mixture of quality traditional and modern materials, as well as some modern crafting process. This class of armor is crafted with a good attention to detail.



    Crafting Time: 20 to 35 Days.



    Materials Used: Bowl style kabuto, steel construction, traditional brocade, hemp, quality cotton, brass, copper fittings with genuine leather & some synthetic materials may be used. (materials may differ depending on model)




    Our “Gashira Class” yoroi represents the next level up from our “Kachi Class.” Each suit is meticulously handcrafted by our experienced katchû-shi (armor smiths) at Iron Mountain Armory. These artisans pour their warrior spirit into every piece, using quality materials and traditional crafting methods, complemented by modern techniques, tools, and design advancements. Like the Taisho Class, each suit is heavily researched and crafted with great care for historical accuracy. The principal difference between the Gashira and Taisho classes is that the Gashira Class is crafted with a practical bowl-style kabuto (simulated laminate) and some machine-stamped parts. The Gashira Class also features subtle modern enhancements, such as grommets and spot welding, making the armor more robust and easier to maintain. Our Gashira Class samurai armor is made for collectors, exhibitions, re-enactors, and martial artists who desire an authentic “Gendai” samurai suit of armor without the additional expenses associated with the more traditional design and handcrafting methods of our Taisho Class.




    The Gashira Class features a more traditional Gendai design compared to the Kachi Class and includes features such as real animal hair, genuine leather, a removable or interchangeable nose, brass fittings, shoulder padding with kikko (armor plating), traditional butted mail, opposable thumbs, leg/waist support on haidate, extra materials, fittings, riveting, grommets, additional lacing options, and an included armor storage/display box (yoroi bitsu) with stand. The attention to detail is a significant step up from the Kachi Class. However, due to the handcrafted nature of many parts, there may be some blemishes that pass through our QC process. Although we strive to avoid and correct these blemishes, they are a natural occurrence in handcrafting. Taisho Class suits will have fewer, if any, of these blemishes due to the high standards and meticulous review processes.

    Advanced Options for our Gashira Armors. These are optional, and come with additional costs. These Options will override the MAIN PAINT option for ONLY the parts selected here.


    Kabuto Color

    Select the color & finish your Helmet will be painted.


    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 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. (This option should only be chosen if you would like the neck plates to be a different color than those of the main Helmet.)

    Bottom Plate Shikoro of Zunari Kabuto by Iron Mountain Armory


    Menpo Color & Finish

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

    Menpo Color Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory


    Tare Color & Finish

    Select the color & finish your Tare will be painted. (This option should only be chosen if you would like the throat plates to be a different color than those of the mask.)

    Menpo Details, Terms and Options


    Tare Bottom Plate (Suso no ita) Color & Finish

    Select the color & finish your Tare Bottom Plate (Suso no ita) will be painted. (This option should only be chosen if you would like the throat plates to be a different color than those of the mask.)

    Menpo Details, Terms and Options


    Sode Color

    Select the color & finish your Sode will be painted.

    Sode Color Option


    Sode Bottom Plates (Suso no ita) Color

    Select the color & finish your Sode Bottom Plates (Suso no ita) will be painted. (Image for reference only. Options may differ between classes and models)

    Sode Terms and Options


    Dō Color

    Select the Color & Finish of your Do (cuirass).

    Samurai Chest Do Color & Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory


    Kusazuri Color

    Select to change the Kusazuri (Skirt) Color / Finish. (If left blank it will match the MAIN ARMOR COLOR option selected above.)

    Kusazuri (Skirt) Color / Finish Options


    Kusazuri Bottom Plate Color

    Select the Color & Finish your Kusazuri (Gessan) Bottom Plates.

    Kusazuri (Gessan) Bottom Plate Option by Iron Mountain Armory


    Haidate Color

    Select the Color & Finish for your Haidate (armored apron).

    Haidate Color & Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory


    Suneate Color

    Select the Color & Finish for your Suneate (shin armor).

    Suneate Color & Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Additional custom options for our armor sets. These are optional, and come with additional costs.

    Sode Terms and Options


    Sode Side Lace Color

    Select the COLOR of the VERTICAL / SIDE LACE of your Sode.

    Sode Vertical / Side Lace Options Custom Samurai Armor


    Bottom Horizontal Lace Color

    Select the color used for the BOTTOM HORIZONTAL LACE, on ALL Bottom Hanging Plates. (If left blank MAIN LACE COLOR will be used) (Image for reference only. Options may differ between classes and models)

    Bottom Horizontal Lace Color Options by Iron Mountain Armory



    Mimi-Ito Lace

    Select the Vertical and Horizontal ACCENT lacing for your armor set. 

    (If left blank MAIN LACE COLOR will be used)

Description

Ride with the Mounted Army
Honor the Warriors of Kai Province

The Takeda Clan Samurai Armor is a historically faithful reproduction honoring one of the most powerful and respected clans of the Sengoku Era. Formed in the 12th century, the Takeda rose to dominance under the fierce leadership of Takeda Shingen. By the mid-16th century, Shingen had subdued his rivals and established the Takeda Clan as a major force in Japan’s warring states period.

Known as the kiba gundan (騎馬軍団) or “mounted army,” the Takeda Clan revolutionized warfare by transforming traditional mounted archers into heavily armored yari (spear) cavalry. Their tactics earned them legendary status and fierce loyalty among their retainers. But as the clan expanded southwest, they overextended, ultimately clashing with the rising powers of Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu, whose forces would eventually bring about their downfall. The remaining Takeda became retainers of Tokugawa.

This Gashira Class armor set includes a Tosei Yokohagi Okegawa Ni-Mai Dō (two-section cuirass with horizontal plates) and a Hari-bachi Goshōzan Kabuto. The Takeda mon (clan crest) is proudly painted on the chest, the fukigaeshi (helmet ears), and even the included display box—showcasing the warrior’s allegiance in battle and in display.

Standard color selection honors Takeda tradition with a bold vermilion base and optional blue odoshi (lace). However, all elements are fully customizable, from helmet and face mask to paint scheme and suneate (shin guards), allowing you to craft a set worthy of your own warrior legacy.

Key Features & Benefits:

  • Gashira Class: Precision-crafted & historically authentic
  • Okegawa Ni-Mai Dō with horizontal lamination
  • Hari-bachi Goshōzan Kabuto with Takeda mon on helmet, chest & display box
  • Customizable paint, lace, armor components & crest
  • Full-sized & fully functional
  • Includes display box & stand

Shipping Information:

This armor is handcrafted at the time of your order by our senior katchû-shi. Please allow at least 2 weeks for processing & crafting before your armor is ready to ship.

Join the Takeda Clan or Create Your Own!

To see the class differences, please view Kachi Vs. Gashira.


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 26 kg
Dimensions 51 × 51 × 61 cm

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