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Step into a higher tier of tradition, function, and form with the Gashira Class Samurai Armor, the ideal choice for serious LARP samurai, SCA combatants, martial artists, and collectors who seek both beauty and battle-readiness. Part of our Standard Series, the Gashira Class bridges the gap between affordability and historical authenticity, offering a major upgrade from the entry-level Kachi armor in both materials and craftsmanship.
While the Kachi Class is built with economy in mind—perfect for entry-level display, casual cosplay, and light sparring—the Gashira Class takes a significant leap forward. It incorporates more traditional elements and improved attention to historical detail, making it the preferred choice for those involved in more immersive samurai LARP, staged performances, or authentic combat training simulations. This is not just a display piece—this is functional samurai armor forged for the modern warrior.
Each Gashira armor set is handcrafted by our skilled katchû-shi (Japanese armor smiths) at Iron Mountain Armory, using improved ita-mono (solid plates) and carefully chosen materials that enhance both durability and aesthetic fidelity. Compared to the molded parts used in Kachi armor (especially in the kabuto, suneate, and shino), the Gashira Class features hand-shaped components with increased definition and layered construction, offering superior fit, comfort, and realism.
This level of refinement makes Gashira armor highly sought after for SCA samurai persona combatants, where strength, comfort, and mobility are critical. The plates are typically riveted and sometimes laced using more traditional patterns, such as kebiki-odoshi (full lacing), which not only adds to the visual appeal but also reflects authentic feudal Japanese armor aesthetics. These enhancements make the Gashira Class armor more suitable for extended wear during LARP campaigns, martial arts demonstrations, and training in historical battlefield techniques.
Customization is at the heart of the Gashira Series. Clients can choose from a variety of kabuto (helmet) styles, menpō (face masks), suneate (shin guards), and kote (armored sleeves), allowing for the creation of a suit of armor that resonates with your lineage, personality, or dojo colors. Select from a broad palette of urushi lacquer finishes, art silk odoshi (lace) colors, and optional brass fittings (fukurin) to create a samurai armor set that’s not only functional but worthy of admiration when displayed.
Whether you’re engaging in full-contact training, attending samurai reenactment events, or showcasing your warrior pride in your home or dojo, the Gashira Class Samurai Armor stands as a bold expression of strength and discipline. It is battle-ready, but elegant; authentic in appearance, yet modern in comfort
Step into a higher tier of tradition, function, and form with the Gashira Class Samurai Armor, the ideal choice for serious LARP samurai, SCA combatants, martial artists, and collectors who seek both beauty and battle-readiness. Part of our Standard Series, the Gashira Class bridges the gap between affordability and historical authenticity, offering a major upgrade from the entry-level Kachi armor in both materials and craftsmanship.
While the Kachi Class is built with economy in mind—perfect for entry-level display, casual cosplay, and light sparring—the Gashira Class takes a significant leap forward. It incorporates more traditional elements and improved attention to historical detail, making it the preferred choice for those involved in more immersive samurai LARP, staged performances, or authentic combat training simulations. This is not just a display piece—this is functional samurai armor forged for the modern warrior.
Each Gashira armor set is handcrafted by our skilled katchû-shi (Japanese armor smiths) at Iron Mountain Armory, using improved ita-mono (solid plates) and carefully chosen materials that enhance both durability and aesthetic fidelity. Compared to the molded parts used in Kachi armor (especially in the kabuto, suneate, and shino), the Gashira Class features hand-shaped components with increased definition and layered construction, offering superior fit, comfort, and realism.
This level of refinement makes Gashira armor highly sought after for SCA samurai persona combatants, where strength, comfort, and mobility are critical. The plates are typically riveted and sometimes laced using more traditional patterns, such as kebiki-odoshi (full lacing), which not only adds to the visual appeal but also reflects authentic feudal Japanese armor aesthetics. These enhancements make the Gashira Class armor more suitable for extended wear during LARP campaigns, martial arts demonstrations, and training in historical battlefield techniques.
Customization is at the heart of the Gashira Series. Clients can choose from a variety of kabuto (helmet) styles, menpō (face masks), suneate (shin guards), and kote (armored sleeves), allowing for the creation of a suit of armor that resonates with your lineage, personality, or dojo colors. Select from a broad palette of urushi lacquer finishes, art silk odoshi (lace) colors, and optional brass fittings (fukurin) to create a samurai armor set that’s not only functional but worthy of admiration when displayed.
Whether you’re engaging in full-contact training, attending samurai reenactment events, or showcasing your warrior pride in your home or dojo, the Gashira Class Samurai Armor stands as a bold expression of strength and discipline. It is battle-ready, but elegant; authentic in appearance, yet modern in comfort
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