Japanese Swordsmithing

Kabuto

Kabuto is a type of Japanese helmet, the term literally translating to "helmet". Specifically, Kabuto refers to full helmets that comprise a bowl and a visor. These were a critical...

Kabuto

Kabuto is a type of Japanese helmet, the term literally translating to "helmet". Specifically, Kabuto refers to full helmets that comprise a bowl and a visor. These were a critical...

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...

Yugake

The Yugake (Japanese: 弓懸[け], 弽 or 韘; often written in Kana as ゆがけ) are protective gloves used for shooting with a Japanese bow (Yumi). They are available in various styles...

Yugake

The Yugake (Japanese: 弓懸[け], 弽 or 韘; often written in Kana as ゆがけ) are protective gloves used for shooting with a Japanese bow (Yumi). They are available in various styles...

Yamabushi Armor

The Yamabushi Armor is the Japanese armor used by the Yamabushi or warrior monks (Sōhei). This armor varies slightly from the armor of the Samurai. It consists of the following...

Yamabushi Armor

The Yamabushi Armor is the Japanese armor used by the Yamabushi or warrior monks (Sōhei). This armor varies slightly from the armor of the Samurai. It consists of the following...

Waki-Biki

The Waki-Biki (Japanese: 脇引 or 腋引), also known as Waki-Date, are part of the Japanese Samurai armor (Yoroi). Waki-Biki are armor pieces used to protect the armpits. They are usually...

Waki-Biki

The Waki-Biki (Japanese: 脇引 or 腋引), also known as Waki-Date, are part of the Japanese Samurai armor (Yoroi). Waki-Biki are armor pieces used to protect the armpits. They are usually...

Tōseigusoku

Tōseigusoku (Japanese: 当世具足, lit. "modern armor") is a collective term for Japanese armors that were common from the end of the Muromachi period and during the Azuchi-Momoyama period, i.e., during...

Tōseigusoku

Tōseigusoku (Japanese: 当世具足, lit. "modern armor") is a collective term for Japanese armors that were common from the end of the Muromachi period and during the Azuchi-Momoyama period, i.e., during...