Japanese Armour Our full sized suits of Japanese armor or Samurai armour provide displays of outstanding quality for the den or the dojo. These Japanese armour sets are crafted by the armourers of CAS Hanwei. The armour has authentic detailing and completely realistic to the orginals used by the Samurai or Japanese warriors. These very affordable pieces are made with traditional styling and materials and are wearable, within a reasonable size range! Our Japanese kabuto & menpo are superbly constructed, beautifully detailed and come with the Japanese armour set.

Japanese Helmets The Japanese helmet is also called a Kabuto, which was used with traditional Japanese armour as worn by the Samurai. The Kabuto has a strong bowl which protects the crown of the head and a suspened series of articulated plates to protect the neck. Often the Kabuto or Japanese helmet has a crest of the clan, adorned with "Maedate" (Front Crests,) "Wakidate" (Side Crests) or "Ushirodate" (Rear Crests). These can be family or clan emblems, or flat or sculptural objects representing animals, mythical entities, prayers or other symbols. Horns are particularly common, and many helmets sort "Kuwagata", or stylized deer horns. A Kabuto was usually constructed from 3 to over several hundred metal plates, riveted together. The plates are usually arranged vertically, and radiate from an opening in the top.

Japanese Archery Dark Knight Armoury has a full line of Japanese archery products. We carry Japanese bows, Japanese arrows, and Japanese arrowheads.  Our line of Japanese archery is fully functional and can be used for target practice, competition or hunting. Our Japanese bows also called Kyu and arrows are handmade of the finest quality materials. They are authentic to the bows used by the Japanese. Our Japanese arrowheads or yanone are faithfully reproduced from originals in museum collections. Some yanone were strictly utilitarian while others, like most of these examples, were beautifully pierced and decorated and used primarily for presentations and temple offerings. Dark Knight Armoury is confident that we can fillful all your Japanese archery needs.

Japanese Jewelry Dark Knight Armoury has Japanese jewelry that would be a great gift for that Japanese sword collector. Our Japanese jewelry includes tsuba pendant necklaces that are hand crafted in sterling silver. These tsuba pendants are the same tsubas that are on the actual Japanese katanas. Other Japanese jewelry pieces included in this category are rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and pendants. Dark Knight Armoury brings only the finest Japanese jewelry from around the world.

Japanese Katanas The Japanese katana is one of the traditional bladed weapons of Japan. The Japanese katana has a single edged curved blade that was traditionally used by the samurai. The forging process these Japanese katanas typically took days and even weeks to construct and was considered a scared art. Japanese katanas are well known for their strength and sharpness. Japanese katanas have a decorated tsuba or sword guard that is a inticately design work of art. Most Japanese come with a scabbard to prevent damage or dullness of the blade. Dark Knight Armoury carries fully functional Japanese katanas from around the world from top manufacturers. These Japanese katanas are great for collector pieces and are very sharp for self defense in the time of need.

Japanese Wakizashis The Japanese Wakizashi is the shorter of the two swords carried by the Japanese Samurai warrior. The blade of the Japanese Wakizashi is about eighteen inches, which is like the long sword but the fittings are often more elaborate. The Japanese wakizashi was normal carried and was taken into the house and laid on the floor by the owner, while the Japanese katana was left at the entrance of the home. The Japanese wakizashi was used as a supplementary arm in fighting and also for ceremonial suicide. Dark Knight Armoury has listed all the fully functional Japanese wakizashis that we carry from top manufacturers around the world. These Japanese katanas are highly detailed and constructed of the finest steel giving them strength and durability.

Japanese Tantos The functional Japanese tanto is a Japanese dagger, strictly one with a guard and has all of the fittings used on swords.  The Japanese tanto blade rarely exceeds 12 inches in length and usually accompanying a katana. The Japanese tanto is constantly carried and not being left at the door when paying a visit. The tanto is much more decorated and has unusual fittings than the larger swords. The Japanese tanto was designed primarily as a stabbing instrument, but the edge can be used to slash as well. Japanese tantos were mostly carried by samurai, but commoners did not generally carry them. Women sometimes carried a small tanto called a kaiken in their obi for self defense. Dark Knight Armoury has many fully functional Japanese tantos that are authentic in detailing and construction.

Japanese Tsubas The tsuba is the guard of a Japanese sword and was the earliest fitting used with the sword and is the only one that is essential. The tsuba is a plate of metal through which the tang of the sword passes. Most Japanese tsubas are elliptical, but there are cases were they are rectanglar with slightly curved sides and rounded corners. For the Japanese tsuba collector or the enthusiast wishing to create a custom sword or the sword owner wishing to customize an existing sword, Dark Knight Armoury has a full line of Japanese katana tsubas replicating renowned pieces from museum collections. Each Japanese tsuba is authentically crafted in iron with gold detailing and has an antique finish that makes it difficult to differentiate from museum conserved originals. Some minor fitting work may be necessary to adapt these tsubas to individual katana tangs but this can be easily accomplished. We have shown the individual weights for sword balancing purposes. Each Japanese tsuba is supplied in a fitted wooden case that  is in itself an attractive means of display.

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