Japanese Swordsmithing

Kekutsu

The Kekutsu (Japanese: 毛靴, "fur boots") or Kutsu is a protective weapon from Japan. The Kekutsu are typically made of bear fur and leather, as well as fabrics like brocade....

Kekutsu

The Kekutsu (Japanese: 毛靴, "fur boots") or Kutsu is a protective weapon from Japan. The Kekutsu are typically made of bear fur and leather, as well as fabrics like brocade....

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...

Jin Baori

The Jin-Baori (Japanese: 陣羽織, approx. "Field Camp Pull-over") or Jim-Baori is a light armor from Japan. The Jin-Baori is a type of doublet worn for ceremonial occasions. It is usually...

Jin Baori

The Jin-Baori (Japanese: 陣羽織, approx. "Field Camp Pull-over") or Jim-Baori is a light armor from Japan. The Jin-Baori is a type of doublet worn for ceremonial occasions. It is usually...

Japanese Horse Armor

A Japanese Horse Armor (Japanese: Uma yoroi or Bagai) is a type of horse armor from Japan. A Japanese Horse Armor is made of leather, silk, and lacquers. It typically...

Japanese Horse Armor

A Japanese Horse Armor (Japanese: Uma yoroi or Bagai) is a type of horse armor from Japan. A Japanese Horse Armor is made of leather, silk, and lacquers. It typically...