Hishi-nui Nimai Yokohagi-Do Gashira Class

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SKU: DO8-G

Original price was: $719.99.Current price is: $584.95.

  • Click the ? for Option / Sizing Details

    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 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 to Change or Add a BOTTOM lace to your Do.
    Bottom Lace (Odoshi) Color Option by Iron Mountain Armory

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    Select to Change or Add a Mimi-Ito (Border Lace) to your Do / Kusazuri (Armored Skirt).
    Mimi-Ito Color for Chest / Kusazuri Option by Iron Mountain Armory

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    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 to Heat Temper your steel armor plates to Add more toughness. Your armor will be heated to 700 degrees, making it more resilient and less likely to dent or break upon hard impacts. Best for Martial Arts Training, LARP & SCA Sports.








    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.



    Additional Options

    Select to add 1 or 2 Chest Rings (Saihai no kan & Tenugui no kan) to your Gashira or Kachi class Dō, used to display tassels or hold a saihai or gunbai.
    Chest Rings

    (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 Gashira or Kachi Dō (chest armor) so you can attach a Sashimono (war banner) to your armor set.

    (Add Optional Wooden Banner Base)


    Ornamental Options


    Select to ADD Ornate Brass Fittings to the Front Only and/or Back of your Gashira or Kachi Do (if available)

    Aida & Kiusho Brass Kanamono by Iron Mountain Armory
    Image for reference only & may vary depending on armor class / model.

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

    Select the color you would like your Mon to painted.


    Display Options

    Add a Display Stand and/or Box to your order.
    Yoroi Bitsu and Stand

    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.

    Select between Standard Narrow or Large Wide Yoroi-Obi (padded belt) to be worn under your Do.

    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

    Select to add an Uwa-Obi (Outer Belt), used to hold your katana or other accessories.
    Uwa-Obi (Outer Belt) by Iron Mountain Armory

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Description

Hishi-nui Nimai Yokohagi-Do is a 2 section chest armor crafted with horizontal plates which are riveted together and feature decorative cross knots.  The hishi-nui (cross knots) was a fissionable design during the mid 1500’s as the new tosei (modern) design armor was replacing the older armor crafted from individual scale like plates. The new tosei design featured long steel plates which were riveted together, making a more robust armor. With the new rivets being used, the more expensive odoshi (lace) was no longer needed. So the hishi-nui would be added purely as decoration, to give a resemblance to the older armor design or maybe to show a little extra wealth was invested into the armor.

Just like the katchû-shi (Japanese armor smith) of ancient Japan, Iron Mountain Armory is happy to custom design your samurai armor, in accordance the wishes of our honorable clients. You can select from the many different paint colors, textures and odoshi (lace). Other options as well as sizing are also available.

Features:  Gashira Class

  • Traditional Yokohagi Okegawa Do design
  • Full sized and fully functional.
  • Various paint, cotton odoshi, accessory, customization and sizing options available.   
  • Optional kawa koshi tsuke (removable gasen / kusazuri). Removable Tate-Eri.

Our skilled katchû-shi (armorers) at the Iron Mountain Armory will need at least 1 to 2 weeks, depending on options selected, and other scheduled orders, for the custom handcrafting of your reproduction samurai item. 

Ordering TipsIron Mountain Armory recommends that you order one size larger AND one size shorter than the size required, as the armor is close fitting.  The armor can close into itself if too big, but will be a little uncomfortable if fitted too tall. If you’re planning on wearing a yoroi hitatar or a kikko gane do under your armor, we suggest adding 10 cm to your chest size when ordering.  Like other Okegawa Do it features a pin hinge under the left armpit, which can be removed to make it a traditional Ni-Mai Do, after which you can attach a through the hinge.

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

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.

References:  “Samurai Armour: Volume I: The Japanese Cuirass” by Trevor Absolon  /  “Art of the Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor, 1156-1868″ by Kazutoshi Harada, Metropolitan Museum of Art 

Additional information

Weight 6.5 kg
Dimensions 41 × 41 × 51 cm

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