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Hokosaki no Kiba Taisho Yoroi

Hokosaki no Kiba Mounted Samurai Taisho Samurai Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
Hokosaki no Kiba Mounted Samurai Taisho Samurai Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
Hokosaki no Kiba Mounted Samurai Taisho Samurai Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
Hokosaki no Kiba Mounted Samurai Taisho Samurai Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
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 for Samurai Armor Yoroi by Iron Mountain Armory
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
Maedate Brass Crest options for Samurai Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
Taisho Samurai Menpo Face Armor Style Options by Iron Mountain Armory

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SKU: T61

Original price was: $4,999.99.Current price is: $4,449.95.

  • 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.

    Select the Color & Finish of your Do (cuirass).
    Samurai Chest Do Color & Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Chose the Accent / Second Paint Color / Finish (Seen As Gold) you would like your armor finished with.

    Select the LACE (Odoshi) Color you would like for your armor. 
    Odoshi Lace for Samurai Armor by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Click through the product images to see different Lace Colors.)

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

    Select the Vertical and Horizontal ACCENT lacing for your armor set.
    (If left blank MAIN LACE COLOR will be used)
    Full Samurai Armor Mimi-Ito Option
    (Image for reference only. Options may differ between classes and models)

    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.
    Gashira Class Kabuto Style Options
    To keep the standard style for this model armor leave pre-selected option "As Seen".

    Select between Small or Large Fukigaeshi (ears) for your kabuto.
    Fukigaeshi Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    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

    Select if you would like leather added to the Visor and Fukigaeshi of your kabuto.

    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.Crest (Maedate) Example by Iron Mountain Armory


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

    This option is for adding a "Fukurin" or decorative metal trim over the edges of your dō.
    Fukurin (Decorative Trim) Options for Dō by Iron Mountain Armory


    Select the material to be used on your Tate-Eri (shoulder padding) and Yoroi Obi (padded armor belt).

    Tate-Eri crafted by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the Leather Color and/or Egawa (pattern) used of your armor parts.
    Leather Egawa Option for Armor Sets by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Haidate (armored apron), Light or Medium Suneate (shin armor))

    Select to have your Yoroi crafted WITH or WITHOUT Rivets.
    Rivets Options for Samurai Do by Iron Mountain Armory
    Image for reference only.


    Select to add Decorative Brass Fittings to the Chest, Sode and/or Back of your armor set.
    Front Do / Chest Ornate Brass Fitting Options Custom Samurai Armor YoroiHasso no Kanamono
    (Option will vary depending on class and model)

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

    Suneate Style Reference by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Picture is for reference only.)

    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.Akai Oni Taisho Yoroi(Click through the product images to see different Standard Mon Options.)

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







    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.







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

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

    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.
    Fukigaeshi by Iron Mountain Armory(Click through the product images to see different Standard Mon Options.)

    Select to add Dear Antlers, Water Buffalo Horns, Wooden Horns or Waki-Date (Flat Wooden Horns) to your kabuto.
    Antler & Horn Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    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

    Customize the visor of your helmet with embosed eyebrows and/or wrinkles.
    Kabuto Visor Options - Miage Shiwa - Mayu

    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.

    Taisho Menpo (mask) Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    For more detailed images, please review the Menpo (Mask) category.

    Add character to your Henpo or Hoate with a Goatee Beard. Cut the beard to your desired length.
    Mengu Beard Options by Iron Mountain Armory

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

    Options to further customize you Samurai Armor's Do (cuirass).

    Select the material color used for your shoulder padding (Tate-Eri).
    Tate-Eri crafted by Iron Mountain Armory

    PLEASE NOTE: If not selected we will use Tan or match your main material color.

    Select the Mon (symbol) to be painted on the front of your Dō (chest plate).Makie Do Toyotomi Clan Gashira Samurai Armor(Option Not Available with Suna finish)

    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.
    Do Chest Rings Saihai no kan & Tenugui no kan Custom Samurai Armor Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    (Select option from the perspective of wearing the armor)

    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. 
    Wist Holding Rings Options for Custom Samurai Dō by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Select option from the perspective of wearing the armor)


    Add a Banner Holder (Machi-Uke) to the back of your Taisho Dō (chest armor) so you can attach a Sashimono (war banner) to your armor set.
    Banner Holder & Banner Base for Custom Taisho Yoroi by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Add Optional Wooden Banner Base)

    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

    Select options to further customize your Kote

    Select to add a Tekko no Suemon (Brass Engraved Emblem on the back of the hand). 
    Tekko no Suemon (Hand guard with engraved symbol) by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the MON you would like for you Tekko no Suemon.
    Samurai Mon Crest Options by Iron Mountain Armory

    The Sizing Options for our Gashira Armors. Some options that are not standard may entail extra costs.

    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.

    Please Note: It is better to select 1 size larger to accommodate under clothing.

    This option is for the waist circumference of the Dō (chest armor).  5: Place a tape measure on your navel (belly button) and straight around your waist, finishing at your navel. 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.

    Please Note: It is better to select 1 size larger to accommodate under clothing.

    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.

    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.

    The Accessory Options for our Samurai Dō's, some of which may incur additional charges. If you require further customization besides what is offered here, please contact us.

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

    Waraji Traditional Samurai Sandal

    Add a pair of black cotton Tabi Socks to your order (1 size fits most)

    Waraji Sandals & Tabi Socks by Iron Mountain Armory

    Extra Design Options


    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 & and some synthetic materials might 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.

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

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

    Select the color and finish for your Fukigaeshi (ears) of your kabuto.
    Fukigaeshi Color / Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the Color & Finish of your Menpo (Face Armor).
    Menpo Color Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory

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

    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.

    Bottom Plate Shikoro of Zunari Kabuto by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Image for reference only. Options may differ between classes and models)

    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

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

    Tare Bottom Accent Plate by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the color & finish your Sode will be painted.
    Sode Color Options

    Select the COLOR / FINISH you would like the BOTTOM PLATE of your Sode.

    Ita-Mono Sode Detail Options Bottom Plate

    Select the Color & Finish of your Do (cuirass).
    Samurai Chest Do Color & Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory


    Select to change the Kusazuri (Skirt) Color / Finish.

    Kusazuri (Skirt) Color / Finish Options


    (If left blank it will match the MAIN ARMOR COLOR option selected above.)

    Select the Color & Finish your Kusazuri (Gessan) Bottom Plates.
    Kusazuri (Gessan) Bottom Plate Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the Color & Finish for your Haidate (armored apron).
    Haidate Color & Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the Color & Finish for your Suneate (shin armor).
    Suneate Color & Finish Option by Iron Mountain Armory

    Select the color & finish your Sode will be painted.
    Sode Color Options

    Select the color used for the VERTICAL LACE, on ALL Hanging Plates.
    Affects the Shikoro (helmet neck plate), Tare (throat guard), Sode (shoulder plates) & Kusazuri (plate skirt).
    Vertical Side Lace Option by Iron Mountain Armory
    (Image for reference only. Options may differ between classes and models)

Description

Stand at the Spear’s Edge

The Hokosaki no Kiba Taisho Yoroi, Tip of the Spear, is forged for the Taisho kibamusha (mounted Samurai warrior) who rides at the very front of the samurai advance. This is Taisho class samurai armor born from the violent clarity of the Sengoku battlefield, where rank meant nothing if you could not hold the line at the moment of collision. When the spear wall met the charge, the outcome was decided in heartbeats.

Hokosaki no Kiba is a poetic metaphor, the Fang of the Spearpoint. It is the sharpened edge that strikes first. The deadliest inch of steel. Not the shaft. Not the banner. The point. In battle, it describes the vanguard, the fiercest warrior who breaks hesitation and forces momentum forward.

At its core stands a powerful pigeon chested roku mai dō (six section cuirass), a defining feature of transitional tōsei gusoku (modern armor), developed as warfare evolved and teppō (matchlock firearms) entered the field. Six articulated plates create strength without stiffness, allowing decisive movement in saddle or on foot.

Above it rests a smooth zunari kabuto (head shaped helmet), reinforced with sword tip shaped kengyō fukigaeshi (angled turnbacks) and fierce embossed uchimayu (raised eyebrows). The silhouette is deliberate, controlled, predatory.

The battle seasoned hanbō (half mask) leaves the face open for breath and full vision, favored by hardened samurai who wanted unhindered breath and full vision during combat. The sculpted ago hige (imperial style goatee beard) signals authority without ornament.

Hinged tsubo sode (curved shoulder guards) are paired with detachable hinged watagami (shoulder straps), reinforced by kobire (large half moon plates attached by hinge), a configuration seen in Yukinoshita dō and Sendai dō styles, offering exceptional shoulder mobility and layered defense. Many parts of this yoroi (samurai armor) are hinged and laced instead of riveted, so parts could be quickly repaired / replaced between battles, without decommissioning the entire armor piece.

The arms are protected by sanbon zutsu gote (three segmented tubular arm guards). The thighs are secured with hōdō haidate (apron style thigh armor), featuring ito mono plating at the top and three articulated panels of kiritsuke kozane (simulated lamellar scales), strengthening the knees for mounted impact. Below, roppon shino zutsu suneate (six plate greaves) anchor the stance with disciplined durability.

This Taisho class samurai armor is not ceremonial. It is for the man who absorbs the first arrows, who feels steel first, who carries morale on his shoulders and drives the line forward.

You do not wear this to stand behind banners.
You wear this to become the banner.

Key Features & Benefits:

  • Taisho class samurai armor built for vanguard leadership
  • Roku mai dō for strength and battlefield articulation
  • Zunari kabuto with kengyō fukigaeshi and embossed uchimayu
  • Open face hanbō with authoritative ago hige
  • Articulated hōdō haidate with reinforced knee protection
  • Roppon shino zutsu suneate for durable lower leg defense

Shipping Information:
Handcrafted with disciplined care by our Taisho Class katchū shi (armor masters). Please allow at least 3 to 5 weeks for processing and crafting of your order before it is ready to ship.

Additional information

Weight 33 kg
Dimensions 50 × 50 × 56 cm

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