Our Japanese Samurai Armor and Samurai Helmets (kabuto) and mempo (face mask) are superbly constructed, beautifully detailed and constructed by the highly skilled craftsmen of Hanwei. Samurai Helmets, models 2082-GT, 20083-GT, 2088-GT replicate the helms of the great Daimyo Takeda Shingen, Oda Nobunaga and Date Masamune respectively.

Model 2081-GT 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 mempo and custom-designed wooden display stand separately.

Hand made reproduction of a tradition Japanese Mempo (samurai mask) available in green and red. This is a full sized wearable mempo. Made of green or red finished steel and neck protector decorated with colorful cord embellishment is truly a work of art. The mempo can fit your existing kabuto or looks great by itself, mounted on your wall or displayed on a mantel, in your living room, restaurant or office.

Features: Metal construction with colorful cord embellishment on the neck protector and mask. Full sized and functional.

Specifications:
Weight: 10 oz

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 “Ienao” 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 décor beautifully.

Features: Leather insert with cloth lining and custom wooden stand. Metal construction with colorful cord embellishment on the neck protector and mask.

Specifications:
Height: 19"
Width: 15"
Depth: 13"
Weight: 6 lb 11 oz (with stand)

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 Battle Helmet 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: Leather insert with cloth lining and custom wooden stand. Metal construction with colorful cord embellishment on the neck protector and mask.

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 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: Leather insert with cloth lining and custom wooden stand. Metal construction with colorful cord embellishment on the neck protector and mask.

Specifications:
Height: 22"
Width: 15"
Depth: 13"
Weight: 7 lb 8 oz (with stand)

Superbly constructed, beautifully detailed, precise reproduction of Takeda Shingen's Battle Helmet 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: Leather insert with cloth lining and custom wooden stand. Metal construction with colorful cord embellishment on the neck protector and mask.

Specifications:
Height: 19"
Width: 15"
Depth: 13"
Weight: 7 lb 8 oz (with stand)

Our Japanese kabuto and mempo are 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 leather 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: Leather insert with cloth lining and custom wooden stand. Metal construction with colorful cord embellishment on the neck protector.

Specifications:
Height: 34"
Width: 15"
Depth: 13"
Weight: 7 lb 8 oz (with stand)

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: Leather insert with cloth lining and custom wooden stand. Metal construction with colorful cord embellishment on the neck protector.

Specifications:
Height: 42"
Width: 18"
Depth: 18"
Weight: 10 lb 10 oz (with stand)