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...