Munatori Hotokedo Suit of Samurai Armor & Helmet

A Closer Look at the Quality
We at Samurai Store International know that true Samurai fans could never be satisfied with the inferior, mass-produced armors that come out of many parts of the world. That is why we only offer authentic, life-sized, wearable Samurai armours and helmets that are 100% handcrafted in Japan by skilled craftsmen.

100% Handcrafted in Japan

by the world's preeminent Samurai Armor manufacturer. Each suit of armor is modeled after examples found in museums, private collections, temples, shrines, hidden storehouses of Samurai clans and other historical sources. All pieces are painstakingly handcrafted by experienced artisans, using authentic methods and materials.

Materials

Principal parts of the armors and helmets are made of iron or genuine leather, never with plastic. The results of this commitment to quality are finely finished, superbly detailed suits of Samurai Armor that look just as incredible on as they do on display.

Japan's Premier Artisans

The manufacturer, Marutake (丸武) is Japan’s, and the world’s, premier producer of fine Samurai Yoroi Armor. Located in Satsuma-Sendai city of Japan’s southwestern Kagoshima prefecture, their reputation for creating products of unparalleled quality has given them over a 90% share of the Japanese armor market. From television dramas, such as “Yoshitsune,” to feature films, including Akira Kurosawa’s classics, “Kagemusha,” and “Ran,”. Marutake has shared the spirit of the Samurai with the world. Having produced thousands of suits of armor, their clientele extends from the entertainment industry to temples, museums, and even the Queen of England.


All pieces are painstakingly handcrafted by experienced artisans, using authentic methods and materials. Even a small header board, splint, or helmet lining will be completed by a skilled, veteran artisan. In fact, a single suit of armor may require the specialized skills of over 30 craftsmen. Note how all of the iron pieces for both the body armor and helmets are being fashioned by hand. Our parts are never machine- pressed, as with other manufacturers. The skilled artisans store the precise designs, details and measurements in their heads and in the muscle memory of their hands, as it takes 5-10 years to become an accomplished craftsman in this team.

The Authorized International Distributor

We at Samurai Store International are proud to partner with Marutake to provide you with these superior suits of Samurai armor. As the only authorized international distributor of Marutake's products, we are happy to offer these quality pieces to you at the best prices.