I'd like to thank everyone for the helpful links. I'd now like to explain a little better. when I said the hard parts I meant the armored plates... once I have a completed suite that I can use I will work on a new one that will be made out of 100% authentic materials. but first I need a functional s...

I'm trying to build Samauri armor. I'm using Pickle barrel for the hard parts. and I have plenty of books on how to. what I want to know is whether or not there is anyone else out there who does the far east armor? Authenticity tips wouldn't hurt either. when I think of anything else to ask... I'll ...