Category: Samurai Armor Parts

Samurai Armor parts (Sangue or Yoroi (Samurai Armor) are the parts / sections of armor which make up a full samurai armor set (gusoku).  Sangu is the term for the three samurai armor parts / components that protected the extremities of the samurai warrior of feudal Japan. The Sangu armor included the kote, haidate and suneate. We include the Sode in this category too.

The Kote are armored sleeves worn by warrior Samurai.
The Sode are the shield like shoulder armor.
Haidate are the apron like section that protects the thighs of the Samurai.
The Suneate are the armor plates used to protect the shins.