Our CKM Japanese Samurai Kabuto (helmets) and menpo (face mask) are superbly constructed, beautifully detailed and hand made by the highly skilled craftsmen of Fenling Armoury. Our CKM models are traditionally made the same way they where 500 years ago. These are "battle ready" kabuto. The iron is hand forged into 18 gauge plates, cut / shaped to size, riveted together, hand painted and a breathable cotton lining is added; making it a very comfortable fit. We can also customize the CKM models in size, paint & lace color and we can swap the crest from any of our samurai armor models. Please call or email us for customization options and prices.

The AH models are machine made by the Hanwei Armoury from 22 gauge steel with museum quality detail. The Samurai Helmets, models AH2082, AH20083, AH2088 replicate the helms of the great Daimyo Takeda Shingen, Oda Nobunaga and Date Masamune respectively. Model AH2081 is based on a museum piece of an unknown provenance, doubles as an exquisite stand for a katana and wakizashi set. All four Samurai Helmets are equiped with leather inserts allowing them to be worn.

Custom-designed wooden display stands are included with each of the Japanese Samurai Helmets. If you already own one of our Samurai Helmets or kabuto you can now purchase our menpo and custom-designed wooden display stand or a new maedate (helmet crest) separately. Please email or call for more information.

The kabuto bitsu (armor chest) is a great way to store and/or display your samurai kabuto. It is also a great decorative display / storage box.

Features: Made from quality wood, laquered on the outside and papered on the inside for protection and longevity. Features brass fitting to protect the corners.

Dimesions:
13 1/2" x 17" x 11" @ 11 lbs (Displayed)
15 1/2" x 19" x 14" @ 14 lbs (Shipping)

Hand made reproduction of a tradition Japanese menpo(samurai mask) available in a veriety of colors. This is a full sized wearable menpoworn by samurai. Our Samurai menpoare made of our standard gloss or aged finished steel and neck protector along with a cotton cord to hold the mask to your face. They are truly a work of art in themself. The menpocan fit your existing kabuto or looks great by itself, mounted on your wall or displayed on a mantel, restaurant, office, worn for decoration, re-enactment or part of costume.

Features: Metal construction with veriety of colors and cotton cord strap. Full sized and functional. Each piece is hand made and might be different from the picture posted.

Specifications:
Weight: 10 oz

Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1536 - 1598) was one of the most remarkable men in Japanese history. Although little is known about his early years of life, it is said that Toyotomi Hideyoshi was born a son of a low level foot soldier, rose through the ranks and succeeded his lord, Oda Nobunaga to become a daimyo. Toyotomi Hideyoshi would unify the political factions of Japan and brought an end to the end Sengoku period. Hideyoshi is regarded as Japan's second "great unifier."

    This hineno-jikoro style kabuto has been painted with the mon (crest) of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in his honor. The solid steel plating and construction is much like the kabuto that samurai often wore in his time.

    This fine authentic reproduction of traditional Japanese hineno-jikoro style kabuto is hand made by the Fenglinhanjia Armory. Each kabuto is supplied with the matching menpo and a portable kabuto stand, to be proudly displayed. Assembly instructions are also included. The kabuto is wearable and fully functional.

Features: Made from 18 gauge steel, battle ready, leather insert with cotton lining and custom wooden stand. Metal construction with colorful cord embellishment on the neck protector and mask. Each piece is hand made and might be different from the picture posted.

Specifications:
Height: 18"
Width: 14"
Depth: 14"
Weight: 7 lb (with stand)

The Takeda clan ruled from the Kai providence for 400 years (12th to 16 century). They quickly rose and became one of the most powerful clans in feudal Japan. Their clan moto was Loyalty and Fraternity. They where known for their calvary charge and for being known as the Red Army. The Takeda banner stated "fu rin ka zan" (wind, forest, fire, mountain) which stands for Swift as the wind, silent as the forest, intrusive as fire, and immovable as a mountain.

     This hineno-jikoro style kabuto has been painted with the mon (crest) of the Takeda clan in their honor. The solid steel plating and cunstruction is much like the kabuto that samurai often wore in his time.

     This fine authentic reproduction of traditional Japanese hineno-jikoro style kabuto is hand made by the Fenglinhanjia Armory. Each kabuto is supplied with the matching menpo and a portable kabuto stand, to be proudly displayied. Assembly instructions are also included. The kabuto is wearable and fully functional.

Features: Made from 18 gauge steel, battle ready, leather insert with cotton lining and custom wooden stand. Metal construction with colorful cord embellishment on the neck protector and mask. Each piece is hand made and might be different from the picture posted.

Specifications:
Height: 18"
Width: 14"
Depth: 14"
Weight: 7 lb (with stand)

The Tokugawa clan rose to power at the end of the Sengoku period. They served as the Shogun of Japan from 1603 until 1867 and were therefore the longest and most stable of Japan's three bakufu. Their dominance was so strong that some history books use the term "Tokugawa era" instead of "Edo period".

     This hineno-jikoro style kabuto has been painted with the mon (crest) of the Tokugawa clan in their honor. Tokugawa's clan mon, the "triple hollyhock" has been a readily recognized icon in Japan, symbolizing in equal parts the Tokugawa clan and the last shogunate. The solid steel plating and cunstruction is much like the kabuto that samurai often wore in his time.

     This fine authentic reproduction of traditional Japanese hineno-jikoro style kabuto is hand made by the Fenglinhanjia Armory. Each kabuto is supplied with the matching menpo and a portable kabuto stand, to be proudly displayied. Assembly instructions are also included. The kabuto is wearable and fully functional.

Features: Made from 18 gauge steel, battle ready, leather insert with cotton lining and custom wooden stand. Metal construction with colorful cord embellishment on the neck protector and mask. Each piece is hand made and might be different from the picture posted.

Specifications:
Height: 18"
Width: 14"
Depth: 14"
Weight: 7 lb (with stand)

The original of the kabuto (helmet) of the Dragon Armour is interesting inasmuch as the bowl of the helmet came from the Momoyama period. The suji bachi style of bowl, with overlapped and riveted plates was typical of the finest helmet makers (katchu-shi) of this period, borne out by the signature of the Saotome smith on the back plate. The menpo (mask) is a typical ressei men of the type made in Nara. Mounted on a solid wood display stand, this helmet will be an outstanding addition to any collection and will complement any decor beautifully.

Features: The CKM2314 Dragon Kabuto is made from 22 gauge steel, museum quality, leather insert with cloth lining and custom wooden stand. Metal construction with colorful cord embellishment on the neck protector and mask. Each piece is hand made and might be different from the picture posted.

This wearable full sized Battle Samurai Helmet (Kabuto) with Mask (Mempo) is made and hand crafted by world renowned Paul Chen's Hanwei Forge. With it's black finished metal, brass head piece and colorfully decorated Neck Protector this is most definitely a mantel piece for any collection of Samurai Armor.

History: This full sized Japanese Samurai Battle Helmet AH2088 is a actual reproduction of the one worn by the famous daimyo Date Masamune (1566-1636). Succeeding his father at the age of 18, Date Masamune defeated rivals to become the ruler of much of northern Japan. He later became interested in Christianity, and sent an embassy to Europe headed by Hasekura Tsunenaga. When he died at the age of 70, he was renowned as a warrior, a diplomat, and a patron of the arts.

Features: Made from 22 gauge steel, museum quality, leather insert with cloth lining and custom wooden stand. Metal construction with colorful cord embellishment on the neck protector and mask. Each piece is hand made and might be different from the picture posted.

Specifications:
Height: 17 1/2"
Width: 15"
Depth: 13"
Weight: 7 lb 8 oz (with stand)

Superbly constructed and beautifully detailed reproduction of immensely respected Oda Nobunaga's own battle helmet (AH2083) is hand crafted by the masters of Paul Chens' foundry. With it's cloth lining, this full sized Battle Helmet is wearable. Made of dark green finish metal, decorative brass head piece and neck protector decorated with colorful cord embellishment this is truly a work of fine art. With it's included wood display stand it will fit perfect in your collection of Samurai Armor.

History: From 1534 to 1582 Oda Nobunaga played a key role in shaping the course of history in feudal Japan. His policy of unifying a country controlled by many feuding daimyo was furthered in a series of victories characterized by brilliant tactics and the first organized use of firearms. His unification policy became a reality under his successor, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, shortly before the end of the 16th century.

Features: Made from 22 gauge steel, museum quality, leather insert with cotton lining and custom wooden stand. Metal construction with colorful cord embellishment on the neck protector and mask. Each piece is hand made and might be different from the picture posted.

Superbly constructed, beautifully detailed, precise reproduction of Takeda Shingen's Battle Helmet (AH2082) and mask by the world renowned foundry of Paul Chen. Wearable with its cloth lining. This Battle Helmet is made of red finish metal with brass trim, dragon medallions, decorated with horse hair an horn spirit head piece. Neck protector with cord embellishment makes this truly a work of fine art. With it's included wood display stand it will fit perfect in your collection of Samurai Armor or make a great mantle piece.

History: Warrior Takeda Shingen (1521-1573). Though known for using any means to satisfy his craving for power, he was a notable warrior who commanded the loyalty of his troops. Takeda Shingen's motto was "swift as the wind, silent as the forest, fierce as fire, steady as a mountain".

Features: Made from 22 gauge steel, museum quality, leather insert with cotton lining and custom wooden stand. Metal construction with colorful cord embellishment on the neck protector and mask. Each piece is hand made and might be different from the picture posted.

Our AH2081 Japanese Daisho Kake kabuto and menpoare superbly constructed, beautifully detailed and a great value. This reproduction of a Japanese war kabuto (helmet) is based on a museum piece of unknown provenance, doubles as an exquisite stand for a katana and wakizashi set. All four pieces are equipped with inserts allowing them to be worn. Custom designed wooden display stands are included.

History: The Daisho Kake is based on a museum piece of unknown provenance, doubles as an exquisite stand for a katana and wakizashi set. All four pieces are equiped with leather inserts allowing them to be worn. Custom-designed wooden display stands are included.

Features: Made from 22 gauge steel, museum quality, leather insert with cotton lining and custom wooden stand. Metal construction with colorful cord embellishment on the neck protector and mask. Each piece is hand made and might be different from the picture posted.

Master crafted by highly skilled hands in Japan. This authentic reproduction of an actual battle helmet worn by the warlord Hachiken Hoshi. This true master piece is hand made by skilled armours in Japan. A great addation to any Samurai Armor collection.

All four pieces are equiped with leather inserts allowing them to be worn. Custom-designed wooden display stands are included.

History: A yung warlord during the 17th century.

Features: Made from 20 gauge steel, museum quality, Leather insert with cloth lining and custom wooden stand. Metal construction with colorful cord embellishment on the neck protector.