Japanese samurai armour

rutsuko · Post by **rutsuko** » Mon May 26, 2003 12:47 pm

I am wondering if there is anyone in or around the Calgary area who knows how to make authentic (or authentic-looking) Japanese samurai armour.

Thanks everybody.
Rutsuko

rutsuko · Post by **rutsuko** » Mon May 26, 2003 1:10 pm

Okay. Let me narrow it down. Is there anyone who can help me make samurai armour?

Rutsuko

Raibeart · Post by **Raibeart** » Mon May 26, 2003 1:15 pm

Not my bag but here are a couple of links that may help.

http://www.sengokudaimyo.com/katchu/0.Katchu.html

http://www.nb.net/~kmeg/kaminari/

William Frisbee · Post by **William Frisbee** » Mon May 26, 2003 1:35 pm

If you find anyone lemme know.

Mykaru, who is currently in Japan, does make Kabuto (I have one, with a 2nd on the way). But I don't know if he does anything else in japanese armour. It's not an easy thing to find.

One of the guys here makes (made) an GREAT okegawa dou.

Thomas H · Post by **Thomas H** » Tue May 27, 2003 6:52 am

i found one i don't build too much lacing for my liking but here it is www.wakagashira.com the proper name for samurai armour is o-yoroi pronounced oi yo roy.

Lynxicanus · Post by **Lynxicanus** » Tue May 27, 2003 12:09 pm

Someone else from Calgary! I know a whole host of people who are into everything from dark age to jousting. Unfortunately I dont know many people who are interested in the asian side of things, though I do know one.

I'm not sure which if any group you are associated with in town, but I can introduce you to a veriety of groups (SCA, Dragons Own, MASC, Valentines groups, jousting groups, Legio XXI Rapax, etc. etc.) if you are interested or looking. Heck, I might even know you!

The only other advice I would give would have been the sites listed above. They are outstanding sources of information.

Mike.

respond here or email me at potmrrr@hotmail.com if ya wish.

Vladimir · Post by **Vladimir** » Tue May 27, 2003 12:42 pm

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As opposed to the silly looking Scottish samurai armour

Effingham · Post by **Effingham** » Tue May 27, 2003 4:32 pm

the proper name for samurai armour is o-yoroi

No, not really.

The â„¢-yoroi is a specific type of armour. It's like saying "the proper name for four-wheeled gasoline-powered vehicles is 'mini-van.'"

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Thomas H · Post by **Thomas H** » Sun Jun 01, 2003 9:41 am

sorry if i mis informed anyone i thought that was the collective term for samurai armour. sorry again