Aka Samurai Armour – Red Metal Kabuto, Menpo and Do
Free secured delivery, insured against theft and breakage. Duties and VAT included.
- No.1 brand in the UK
- Hand-forged, not machined
- No customs fees
30-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
Description and specifications
Each armour is supplied pre-fitted for a person between 1.60 and 1.85 m (5 ft 3 in to 6 ft 1 in) tall and of average build. The armour can be adjusted easily.
- Complete, fully wearable armour, size: 180 × 76 × 76 cm (70.9 × 29.9 × 29.9 in)
- The standard-size armour suits people between 160 cm and 185 cm tall and of average build.
- Paint, high-quality cotton odoshi colours and traditional features.
- 100% handmade by an experienced armour smith.
| Helmet (kabuto 兜) | Red metal kabuto helmet with hair 68.5 cm (27.0 in) long |
| Menpō mask (面頬) | Red metal menpō with moustache 17 cm (6.7 in) long |
| Shoulder guards (sode 袖) | Red metal plates laced with white cord |
| Cuirass (dō 胴) | Red / white / gold | Metal cuirass |
| Shin guards (sunate 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) | Red 2 m (78.7 in) long |
| Jacket | Cotton and fibres |
| Chest | 107 cm (42.1 in) |
| Waist | 100 cm (39.4 in) |
Armour dimensions and packaging
| Dimensions | 180 x 76 x 76 cm (70.9 × 29.9 × 29.9 in) |
| Weight | 20 kg |
| Packaging size | 63.5 x 76 x 55 cm (25.0 × 29.9 × 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
Aka Samurai Armour – Red Metal Kabuto, Menpo and Do
Why Tetsuren
| Tetsuren | Others | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest-quality steels | ||
| Hand-forged by artisans | ||
| Full tang | ||
| No hidden fees on delivery | ||
| 30-day money-back guarantee | ||
| Support from katana experts |
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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