Good Quality Replica Armor

[DTM72]

I know this can be a touchy subject but I wanted a set of armor that i could actualy wear and train in. Actual antique armor should be treated as such and I could not bring myself to wear, much less train, in an actual Edo period armor.

 

All that being said, I had a set of armor crafted by Iron Mountain Armory and their US counterpart Shop Samurai Armor. I am 100% happy with how this turned out. For those who want a nice display piece that can be customized to your liking, this would be an excellent place to go. Per their website "All the workers at the iron Mountain Armory work under the guidane of, or have training from, Japanese Katchu-shi or artisans who have been crafting armor since 2003. Until 2011, they were only making armor for the Japanese market. In 2011 Iron Mountain Armory was opened to allow direct sales to the European market. Since 2014 the armory has been the largest producer of Samurai Armor and accessories sold in the world."

They have supplied movie studios with armor for multiple movies and stories.

I just want to throw them out there for anyone who may want something that can be used and beat-up, that is NOT made of fiberglass or cheap materials.

[Bugyotsuji]

That looks good. I started out with Marutaké until I felt able to wear more genuine old pieces.

https://marutake.shop

[DTM72]

I was messaged for a link to the website. The box and stand were includeed in the price.

 

https://shop.samurai-armor.com/?v=7516fd43adaa

 

In total, I paid $1720 usd.

$1225 for the armor

$275 for shipping to the USA

$87 tax

$133 for importer to move through customs.

[DTM72]

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