Japanese Swordsmithing

Zukin

The Zukin is a lightweight helmet or armored cap from Japan. There are various types, named according to their armor style. The Kusari-Zukin features chainmail armor, the Karuta-Zukin has plate...

Zukin

The Zukin is a lightweight helmet or armored cap from Japan. There are various types, named according to their armor style. The Kusari-Zukin features chainmail armor, the Karuta-Zukin has plate...

Tatemono

Tatemono are made from a variety of materials. They are used as helmet decorations (crests), similar to European helmet mantlings and heraldic figures. In Japan, figures of animals or mythical...

Tatemono

Tatemono are made from a variety of materials. They are used as helmet decorations (crests), similar to European helmet mantlings and heraldic figures. In Japan, figures of animals or mythical...

Kawagasa

The Kawagasa is a helmet that was worn by Japanese soldiers and servants of the Samurai. The Kawagasa is made from a special type of leather (Japanese: Neri-Gawa). After tanning...

Kawagasa

The Kawagasa is a helmet that was worn by Japanese soldiers and servants of the Samurai. The Kawagasa is made from a special type of leather (Japanese: Neri-Gawa). After tanning...

Jingasa

The Jingasa (陣笠) is a Japanese military helmet used to protect the heads of Ashigaru during battles and more broadly as a daily headgear for the Samurai. Etymology The word...

Jingasa

The Jingasa (陣笠) is a Japanese military helmet used to protect the heads of Ashigaru during battles and more broadly as a daily headgear for the Samurai. Etymology The word...

Hanburi

The Hanburi, also known as Hachi-gane, is a helmet from Japan. The Hanburi is made of leather or metal. There are various forms that cover the head differently. The helmets...

Hanburi

The Hanburi, also known as Hachi-gane, is a helmet from Japan. The Hanburi is made of leather or metal. There are various forms that cover the head differently. The helmets...

Japanese Horse Helmet

The Japanese Horse Forehead (Japanese: 馬面, Bamen, lit. "Horse Mask") is a part of the Japanese horse armor. The Japanese Horse Forehead is made of various materials. There are different...

Japanese Horse Helmet

The Japanese Horse Forehead (Japanese: 馬面, Bamen, lit. "Horse Mask") is a part of the Japanese horse armor. The Japanese Horse Forehead is made of various materials. There are different...