The Sune-Ate (Japanese: 脛当［て］), also known as Shino-Zutsu, Tsubo-Sune-Ate, Shino-Sune-Ate (篠脛当［て］) are shin guards that are part of the armor (Yoroi) of the Japanese Samurai.
They are made of various materials, such as fabrics, leather, and metal. They are produced in different styles. Most often, they are made of leather or fabric, onto which a form of armor made of rail armor (Shino-Sune-Ate), plate armor (Tsubo-Sune-Ate) is applied.
However, some are made entirely of metal. The Sune-Ate are wrapped around the legs and fixed with fabric or leather straps or, in the case of the all-metal versions, they are closed and locked or tied. The shape varies greatly. Some are rather triangular, others rather rectangular, and still others are adapted to the shape of the legs.