Armor knowledge

What is Suneate (臑当) in Samurai armor?  Suneate are traditional Japanese armor part that protects the lower legs. In battles, if your shin get hurts, you will lose mobility, without mobility you become easy target and difficult to survival. Having a robust shin guard is necessary in battlefield.  The history and evolution of Suneate In Kofun period, Japanese armor already equipped with shin guard. As...

What is Haidate 佩楯?
 Haidate is a piece of samurai armor that protects the thighs, which make up a large part of the lower body. The thighs, which play an important role in walking and contain arteries and nerves, are areas that could lead to death if get hurt during combat. Therefore, a strong armor to protect them them are a must since ancient times....

What is Kusazuri? Kusazuri (草摺) refers to the part of the samurai armor that is hung from the Do (cuirass), covering the lower body from the waist to the thighs for protection. It is usually made of the same material as the do, such as leather or iron plate. The number of Kusazuri plates (枚数) varies depending on the type and era of the armor,...

What is Kote
 “Kote” (籠手) is a part in Samurai Armor that protects hands and arms from enemy attacks. As long as human fight with weapons in their hands, there is a need to protect their hands. The Kote used in Japanese armor basically sews a hard plate such as iron or leather onto the cloth that covers the back of the hand to the shoulder in...

What is Do in Samurai armor? 胴 “Do”, is a piece of armor worn to protect the body from the chest to the waist. Do is an essential part of the samurai armor, present in every era and every type of armor. This article introduces how the Do has changed over time and the different types of Do that have been used. History of...