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Samurai Do is a type of a Japanese body armour similar to a European cuirass that was worn by samurai during the time of feudal Japan. Depending on the... More

Haidate (thigh-plates) was additional thigh protection for foot combat. It was not always worn; many samurai preferred to keep greater mobility. Haidate... More

A kabuto is a helmet used with traditional Japanese armour as worn by samurai. It features a strong bowl, the "hachi", which protects the crown of the... More

The Kote or arm guards where originally a leather sleeve covering the left arm to protect the arm when using a bow.  In the early development stage... More

A menpo is a face mask on a Japanese samurai kabuto (helmet). Menpo take many forms. They may be made from leather or metal and can have a lacquered... More

The shoulder guards (sode) protect the shoulders and the arms from the elbows to the shoulders. Sode construction varied from period to period, and in some... More

Suneate literally shinguards a popular type of component within the average attire of the samurai class during the Sengoku period of Japan. The Suneate... More