Samurai Armour Uesugi Kenshin – Black, Blue & Gold, Display Stand
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- Hand-forged, not machined
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Description and specifications
Uesugi Kenshin – "the Dragon of Echigo" – ruled the province of Echigo towards the end of the Sengoku period (feudal Japan). He was known for his prowess both on the field and at court. Kenshin earned his reputation and nickname after several clashes with the legendary "Tiger of Kai", better known as Takeda Shingen. Both may have received these names because of their interest in Sun Tzu's classic treatise on strategy and in Chinese culture.
The two daimyō would meet five times before Takeda managed to defeat Kenshin. Uesugi Kenshin was a devotee of the Buddhist deity Bishamonten, and for this reason his men regarded him as an avatar of Bishamonten. His yoroi set comes with a dragon maedate (crest) for good luck.
This samurai armour is made by hand by master craftsmen. The armour is identical to the photo and comes with a black lacquered box and a display stand for the armour.
Each armour is pre-fitted for a person between 1.60 m and 1.85 m tall with an average build. The armour can be easily adjusted.
- Complete, fully wearable armour, size: 180 × 76 × 76 cm (70.9 in × 29.9 in × 29.9 in)
- The standard-size armour suits people between 160 cm (63.0 in) and 185 cm (72.8 in) tall with an average build.
- High-quality paintwork, odoshi cotton colours and traditional features.
- 100% handmade by an experienced armour smith.
| Helmet (Kabuto 兜) |
Black metal kabuto helmet 68.5 cm (27.0 in) long |
| Menpo face mask (面頬) |
Black metal menpo with moustache 17 cm (6.7 in) long |
| Shoulder guards (Sode 袖) | Black metal plates laced with blue and red cord. |
| Cuirass (Do 胴) | Black / Blue / Gold | Metal cuirass |
| Shin guards (Sunaete 臑当) | Upper width: 10 cm (3.9 in), middle width: 13 cm (5.1 in), lower width: 10 cm (3.9 in). |
| Belt (Obi 帯) |
Black 2 m (78.7 in) long |
| Jacket | Cotton and fibres |
| Chest | 107 cm (42.1 in) |
| Waist | 100 cm (39.4 in) |
| Dimensions | 180 x 76 x 76 cm (70.9 in x 29.9 in x 29.9 in) |
| Weight | 20 kg |
| Packaging size | 63.5 x 76 x 55 cm (25.0 in x 29.9 in x 21.7 in) |
| Weight with packaging | 25 kg |
Buying a sword in the UK
Sold only to adults aged 18 and over. Curved swords with a blade of 50 cm or more are hand-forged using traditional methods, as required by the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Offensive Weapons) Order as amended in 2008.
Carrying a bladed article in a public place without good reason is an offence. Transport your sword wrapped, and only for a legitimate purpose (dojo, re-enactment, collection). Rules may differ in Scotland.
Care
- Wipe the blade after every handling with a soft cloth; never touch it with bare fingers.
- Apply a thin film of oil every few weeks to prevent rust.
- Store it horizontally in its saya, edge up, away from damp.
- Use only on suitable practice targets (rolled tatami mats, bamboo); never strike hard objects.
Read our full care guide.
Delivery, returns and age check
Free UK delivery, duties and import VAT included: nothing to pay on delivery. 1–3 working days to prepare, then 5–15 working days delivery.
18+, signed for: the carrier checks the buyer’s photo ID (passport or UK driving licence) and takes a signature. Parcels cannot be left with a neighbour or in a safe place.
30-day returns on unused swords in their original packaging. Engraved swords cannot be returned for a change of mind but are fully covered if faulty. Delivery · Returns · Terms of sale
Samurai Armour Uesugi Kenshin – Black, Blue & Gold, Display Stand
Why Tetsuren
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Katanas of the highest quality
Every Tetsuren katana is forged, tempered and polished by hand by specialist smiths, in high-carbon T10, 1095 or 1060 steel or folded Damascus, always with a full tang.
Each sword is checked before it leaves the workshop, then delivered free across the UK with duties included.
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