@ Which makes the idea even funnier to me. Just some italian trader showing up to Japan, handing them a handful of spaghetti and going "Here, we took it from the chinese and made it better. One crate of hentai or whatever it is you heathens export, please."
I think a tailor would be delighted if you show up with a piece of armour for repairs. They must be very used to regular jobs like fitting, fixing and repairing pants, dresses and shirts every day until it becomes a routine. So showing up with armoured sleeves must really break their rut and get them a little excited.
0:50 Imagine yourself, walking around the park. And then a man in samurai armor charges at you full speed hand on sword with mobility that you’d think be impossible.
I really like the fact it’s been punished it gives it a more battle hardened authentic look. It also allows a complete examination of if it efficient or not. Keep these videos coming!!!
Thank you for all your time and dedication Metatron, i can hardly believe it's been almost 4 years since i first saw one of your videos; and i keep returning for more, it has been quite a wonderful journey from being ignorant and just taking what fantasy told me about armour and weapons; and actually knowing some about them, and designing my own arsenal for my game, based on reality.
As always your excellent content is not only very informative and fact driven, but also very entertaining. Even my roommate who could give less then half a shake about arms/armour sat and enjoyed your honesty. Thank you for continuing to share in general please don't stop. Be safe. Live well. I look forward to your next video as always.
Great video, I personally find a lot of pros and cons with Iron Mountain. I wish they had more options with metal used. Such as types, and thickness. Covering armour on my Instagram and handling historical pieces I’ve come to learn that every piece is super customized. I’ve seen a Do made of 2.5 mm steel. But the owner was very rich in the past. So who you were in the past played a massive impact on what your armour could be.
I didn't even watch the video yet, but I don't care. I just want to say that this is the proper way to review something. You make a video giving first impressions and later on (you really took your time with this one) you make another video saying how much you really liked the product or not. 10/10 Mr. Metatron.
Thank you for posting both reviews. I have been contemplating purchasing a suit of Iron Mountain Armory armor. You have helped me make my decision. I was trying to decide if I would purchase kashi, gashira or none at all. I will now have to save just a little longer and get gashira quality. Again thank you.
I've had my Samurai armor for almost 3 years and its still looks great. Of course i didn't put it through the ringer like you did (mostly festivals), but it is a sturdy durable kit that still looks new, just a couple of scuffs and the finger loop broke, but thats an easy fix. Seriously recommend Iron Mountain Armory for their stuff.
Always wanted to own a set of Samurai armour, thank you for this review! This has made me want to attempt to create my own armour using EVA Cosplay Foam and Faux Leather with some added additional material. Hopefully in turns out great! As my aim is to use it for one of my music projects! Keep up the great work!!! I stumbled across your content about a month ago and really enjoy the videos focusing on the Samurai! It's great to see that people are still putting out content during the pandemic. Thanks again mate!!!
From around the 8th century, the armor had a structure in which iron plates were stacked. The Japanese bow is large and powerful, and the arrows have evolved. Iron is contained inside the arrow, and it has a large mass and is diagonally attached with wings to keep going straight. As a result, the arrow moves straight at high speed while rotating with a large mass, so it penetrates 3 pieces of 9 cm wood and an iron plate. It also penetrates a 3 cm thick wooden shield, so it seems that the samurai armor is made of stacked iron plates.
Well if you want me to go into my detail, fine. In Japan, it’s usually the cuirass that gives the name of the style of armor, I believe this style is suppose to represent Sugake Odoshi nimai duo, but I have also seen several articles call this style Kiritsuke Iyozane Nuinobe Dou.
Very thorough evaluation of the product. I train in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu and was thinking about ordering armor from Iron Mountain. Interestingly, I'm also a leatherworker, so I was interested in what you said about the cuirass lining. You could order 2/3 oz pigskin leather and apply with a good contact cement, such as Barge, to either the existing lining or whatever is underneath that. I almost finished constructing a laced mogami dō, even using tomegawa (I used heavy thread) to maintain the stiffness of the plates. But It's not going to move or present like I'd like it to for dojo demos. Thanks for the great video!
4 YEARS since you bought it?? Man time flies by, feels like just last year you got it hahah. I have been here for probably 5+ years or something then lol! Keep on delivering your fantastic content Metatron! And I will be here to watch and enjoy it!
Thank you for this video. With all the craziness going on in the world, seeing an Italian wear a suit of samurai armor brings back a sense of normalcy.
The traditional Japanese lacquer is made from the sap of the Urushi tree which contains a high concentration of Urushiol. When the sap is cured for a day or several in warm humid conditions the Urushiol polymerizes into Urushi lacquer. Urushiol is also what makes Poison Ivy and Poison Oak poisonous so the wet sap is dangerous to work with; therefore, traditional lacquer work takes a great deal of time and care and is extremely expensive. A traditionally lacquered suit of armour would be ridiculously expensive. Additionally, properly cured Urushi lacquer can be safely handled by most people, but can be problematic for those with a severe Urushiol (poison ivy, oak, etc.) allergies. On a related note, I hate to imagine the fate of a person severely allergic to usushiol living in feudal Japan where plates, chopsticks, and other food utensils were routinely made from lacquered wood.
I'm a fairly new owner (couple of months now) of taisho-class suit from Iron Mountain Armory. I love the suit and the quality is great, but there are a few places where I can see that stitching might break or come loose somewhere in near future (but I hope not). As with you, I bought it for active use. There is clothing stiched under the shoulder protection or sode and it attaches to the plates via threads. Couple of threads have broken already, but my wife stiched them up. Nothing serious, but I havent done anything really active yet. No other complaints so far.
Hello All, Sorry to hijack a bit, but I figure this would be a good video to share this information about getting yourself a set of armor at a discount. I recently upgraded my armor and am actually looking at selling my set of Iron Mountain Armory Samurai armor. If you are on youtube and you look up "How to put on Samurai Armor" the number one video is from the Inc Brothers, that is my old channel. It has been well used, of course, but I am looking to sell it for a pretty steep discount. It is based on their Kenshin model with Miyamoto Musashi inspired symbols painted over the armor. It is the intermediate level they offer. I made a little modification to help the "sleeves" stay in place reliabily but otherwise it is in great condition overall. Best for someone between 5 and 6 feet tall I'd say. Ideally, less that 200lbs, but the chest can be adjusted up if needed. If anyone is interested in more information, leave a comment below and I will send you an email. Cheers, Shiro
Doomsday prepper: *kitted out with kevlar, firearms and a cc weapon* ; " Zombies can't touch this, you guys are screwed though." Metatron: *Laughs in Samurai*...
@metatron. Have you ever tried using european weapons in your samurai armor, and japanese weapons in you european armor? I am wondering if there are any movement benefits or restrictions to each that would be noticable.
For honors Centurion now has historically accurate armor WITHOUT a mask, and now the truth is revealed. Metatron is a centurion, it even looks like him
Raf, to forever fix your issue with the kote, just tie them to the do. I had the exact same problem with the kote sewing getting blown out very easily. I simply loop the upper kote ties under the sode toggles, the kote stay in place perfectly while allowing 100% full unobstructed motion. Also, even with the kote tied to the do, it still looks exactly the same as if the kote were tied normally together. If you are unsure how I do this, I made a video called "How I put on my Samurai armor alone." /bow
I went with the mid-level armor as well and I agree with you about the strings and the quality of them as well. I’ve also had several metal chain links end up on the ground that have come off from unknown places in my armor. Some around the thumb link I’ve seen. The arms aren’t easily worn/attached. And I need to find a way of attaching/wearing them better. And lastly, wearing it in heat/humidity is the worst. Then again I live in Florida..
I recommend full body weight training at least once a week, it will improve fitness, posture and strength. Improving your armour wearing and reinactment experience big time. Love your channel Metatron!
I've had my eye on iron mountain armory & now they have a 4rth armor tier called daimyo & it's even better then the original 3 tiers but alas I am poor
Don't worry lad, you aren't alone in this haha. Would love to buy a set, but: 1) I need to save probably for this year. 2) I want to get some decent gains beforehand. 3) I'm getting into Buhurt, so this is another thing I have to spend money on. 😂 Please though, if you buy a set let us know! What type were you thinking of getting?
I know they temporarily swapped the guards/hilts to be european style at around some of those eras. But the swords were japanese. WW2 had many mass produced additional katanas by that time.
Speaking of armor made from paper, Chinese paper armor might have been a template for paper armors of other Asiatic nations. Paper, back during that time was a type of cloth, not the processed wood pulp we call paper today. Chinese paper armor had a unique structure to it, and actually wasn't completely paper, but paper is the core of what made the armor what it is, it just has some extra components that most people aren't all that aware of.
I was LIYERALLY typing a joke about how it would do in the zombie apocalypse but of course at that moment you referenced it! Truly a nobleman of culture!
Can you please make a video where you give a historical analysis on the weapons and armors shown in The Last Samurai? Thank you a lot for all your awesome content!
You'd be surprised how historically accurate that movie is. One thing is the exchange of military knowledge didn't happen between America and Japan, rather between the Japanese and the Dutch. Only thing that's incredibly inaccurate is the Japanese being amateurs regarding firearms. They'd been using it (samurai included) for centuries before the period shown in the movie, so a foreigner having to teach them how to handle muskets makes no sense at all
First of all: very interesting. Thanks. Regarding the thickness of the armor, I have some questions. I did some research about 16th century armor and in most sources the authors outline, that the tosei gusoku had iron/ steel plates of about 2mm, or even 3mm thickness. Now, regarding your comment about the material, you mentioned, that the iron mountain armor is about 1,2 mm thick. That's also, what I found on their homepage FAQ. There they point out , that 1,2 mm is historically accuarte for the 16th century. 1,2 mm, 2mm , or even 3mm is a big difference and I ask myself, what's accurate for that century? Do you have any sources, literature, online sources, articles etc., about the thickness of tosei gusoku, or about the 1,2 mm being accurate? Thanks for your help, keep up the good work. Best regards
Okay, you unknowingly raised an important question: would you choose a late medieval european harness or a samurai armor? Edit: Forgot to add the context!! Choosing between the two for the zombie apocalypse.
@@Yenlag why is that? Heavy armor doesn't slow down movement, that's a video game trope. It tires you more quickly, but doesn't slow you down. And even if you get swarmed, what can zombies do against a full gothic 15th century full plate armor?
Great video as always, but you have turned up the sensitivity on your microphone too high again resulting in the "distortion" whenever your voice peaks.
I would not suggest it for full contact fighting like the SCA. Light sparing is ok. The gauge of steel and the fact that is not hardened high carbon steel means that full combat will cause massive deformation and even breaking of your plates. It will protect you but it won’t last long. So if you plan on doing high impact full contact fighting then you will have to look to other armors that can meet your needs. If you are looking at light sparing to even medium sparing then you should be ok. Just remember that just Ike traditional samurai armor, it will need regular maintenance and repairs.
Good leather should not peel like that, so I read up a bit and sure enough, their website says they're using "genuine leather", which I suppose is fair. Full grain leather would probably add at least $200 to $300.
Another great video. Do you have much information about Ashigaru paper armour? I have also heard of it but haven't read or seen many sources about it. I expect it was made from dozens of layers of fibrous paper glued together and lacquered. As an experiment I once made a few panels of A5/A6 size from layers of linen and glue. The result was a light but very strong material that held up against knife stabs, was pretty much cut proof and even held up against a .22 airgun pellet at point blank. I wonder if linen was used by the Japanese to make armour?
@@stuartclarke3171 oh man... yeah I used to be a fan of his until I realized he was a fraud there is no record of paper armor and modern history books don't even mention it.
@@eagle162 Begs the question, why would he claim that in the collection was an Ashigaru armour made from paper, if it isn't? Laminated armour sounds like a good idea, but as you have said no records or mention of it.
@@stuartclarke3171 I don't know he said it was just one I think but just looking at the armors you can tell it's not paper but Metal, he has done stuff like this before however like saying "The Source says" yet never revealing the source.
I’m saving for armor I’m not sure from what era but I might just pick some cool stuff from there site an mix it together I know I won’t be historically accurate but as long as i spiritually connect to the armor then I don’t care.
My Gashira Yoroi is kept on display, has never been outside and rust is breaking through the paint on the links, and small plates on the Sode and Haidate. They obviously paint the colour to order from bare stock material and mine was obviously rusty metal to start with. Looked fine to start with but after several months the rust started breaking through. Very disappointing.
I don't think there is anything wrong with "modernised" period armour. If they could have made the improvements we can they would have happily done it.
that has nothing to do with the topic,but what is your oppinion as linguist, about movements to revive extinct languages like cornish and manx. While Im a big fan movements that are trieing to safe threatend languages,I m personly not a big fan of revieving the ones that are allready extinct because I would argue that the result is always sonmethink artificial
the string and lacing and such should not be made of cotton, it should be made of sinew or rawhide. same or similar material to what yumi were strung with.
I'm hoping to have enough to buy a set soon. Though would the steel issue be a problem for reenactment group? Cause the reenactment group I'm hoping to join one day mentioned they need stuff that is authentic. But if it is hard to find 100% accurate armour makes me wonder if this sort would be enough.
I actually really used to think that samurai armor was made of wooden planks because of how it is painted. It reminded me of Japanese wooden structures so I thought it was wooden as well.
Have you ever used the leather buffing oil before its a fantastic product that will increase the lifespan of your leather straps makes it much harder for sweat to eat away at the leather
Feldgrau Fox true that although I’m harsh on my breast plate fighting rain and shine has definitely taken a toll but so far nothing serious has gone wrong .
If I were to run a country my warrior and defense advisers would be The Metatron, Skallagrim and Shadiversity. I think everyone would agree that these 3 men would not only strengthen the nation but create the most efficient soldiers.
It's like an alternate version of The Last Samurai where pasta is introduced to Japan.
doesnt ramen count as pasta
@@crazyd4ve875 no
GrrrIamMad pasta originated from ramen in the East so it was actually the other way around
@ Which makes the idea even funnier to me. Just some italian trader showing up to Japan, handing them a handful of spaghetti and going "Here, we took it from the chinese and made it better. One crate of hentai or whatever it is you heathens export, please."
Does that mean we should start making sushi pizza jokes?
I think a tailor would be delighted if you show up with a piece of armour for repairs.
They must be very used to regular jobs like fitting, fixing and repairing pants, dresses and shirts every day until it becomes a routine.
So showing up with armoured sleeves must really break their rut and get them a little excited.
Take it to the alps and ski in it :).
That would definitely be a sight to behold lol
From Sicily it's a pretty long journey lol
I remember that video! There's a video of some guy in a similar suit ~he had a mask too~ skiing!
I would offer a room for free just to see that! :D
Don't forget the elephants :P
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Imagine yourself, walking around the park. And then a man in samurai armor charges at you full speed hand on sword with mobility that you’d think be impossible.
I would rightfully shit myself
I really like the fact it’s been punished it gives it a more battle hardened authentic look. It also allows a complete examination of if it efficient or not.
Keep these videos coming!!!
Agreed love bashed up armour!
Wait a minute... I've been watching for almost 4 years? Doesn't seem that long
Ikr
I forgot how separate my online life and real life is until the youtubers I follow remind me of time progression like this.
i just thought the same
I think technology is speeding up time for us lol
Same xD
Thank you for all your time and dedication Metatron, i can hardly believe it's been almost 4 years since i first saw one of your videos; and i keep returning for more, it has been quite a wonderful journey from being ignorant and just taking what fantasy told me about armour and weapons; and actually knowing some about them, and designing my own arsenal for my game, based on reality.
I can't believe I've been with this channel for 5 years.
Stop lying you joined 2 years ago
@@celestialdiscord2716 bruh I have multiple accounts
As always your excellent content is not only very informative and fact driven, but also very entertaining. Even my roommate who could give less then half a shake about arms/armour sat and enjoyed your honesty. Thank you for continuing to share in general please don't stop. Be safe. Live well. I look forward to your next video as always.
Great video, I personally find a lot of pros and cons with Iron Mountain. I wish they had more options with metal used. Such as types, and thickness. Covering armour on my Instagram and handling historical pieces I’ve come to learn that every piece is super customized. I’ve seen a Do made of 2.5 mm steel. But the owner was very rich in the past. So who you were in the past played a massive impact on what your armour could be.
He looks like as he breathes he's not gonna let me pass the castle gate
I didn't even watch the video yet, but I don't care. I just want to say that this is the proper way to review something. You make a video giving first impressions and later on (you really took your time with this one) you make another video saying how much you really liked the product or not. 10/10 Mr. Metatron.
Thank you for posting both reviews. I have been contemplating purchasing a suit of Iron Mountain Armory armor. You have helped me make my decision. I was trying to decide if I would purchase kashi, gashira or none at all. I will now have to save just a little longer and get gashira quality. Again thank you.
Did you decide to get it? I’m contemplating getting a set of armor myself
@@anthonyprevost3968 still saving. I'm hoping to make it a Cristmas present to myself.
I've had my Samurai armor for almost 3 years and its still looks great. Of course i didn't put it through the ringer like you did (mostly festivals), but it is a sturdy durable kit that still looks new, just a couple of scuffs and the finger loop broke, but thats an easy fix. Seriously recommend Iron Mountain Armory for their stuff.
Thank you. I've been needing to conquer some nations that broke away from the empire, with very diverse weather and rugged terrain.
Always wanted to own a set of Samurai armour, thank you for this review! This has made me want to attempt to create my own armour using EVA Cosplay Foam and Faux Leather with some added additional material.
Hopefully in turns out great! As my aim is to use it for one of my music projects! Keep up the great work!!! I stumbled across your content about a month ago and really enjoy the videos focusing on the Samurai! It's great to see that people are still putting out content during the pandemic. Thanks again mate!!!
I’m so glad i found this absolute gem of a channel
Thanks!
Hey, I own that very same bathrobe! :D
From around the 8th century, the armor had a structure in which iron plates were stacked.
The Japanese bow is large and powerful, and the arrows have evolved.
Iron is contained inside the arrow, and it has a large mass and is diagonally attached with wings to keep going straight.
As a result, the arrow moves straight at high speed while rotating with a large mass, so it penetrates 3 pieces of 9 cm wood and an iron plate.
It also penetrates a 3 cm thick wooden shield, so it seems that the samurai armor is made of stacked iron plates.
Question: Do you know the actual type of armor Tom Cruise used in the last Samurai? I like the smaller shoulder plates.
I mean, they sell it shop.samurai-armor.com/product/tom-cruise-last-samurai-armor/?v=7516fd43adaa
I believe it's called the haramaki armor type..
The armor itself is call Tosei Gusoku, apparently it’s a board term for any Japanese armor made after the 15th century.
Well if you want me to go into my detail, fine. In Japan, it’s usually the cuirass that gives the name of the style of armor, I believe this style is suppose to represent Sugake Odoshi nimai duo, but I have also seen several articles call this style Kiritsuke Iyozane Nuinobe Dou.
iron mountain have just made the tom cruise armour available to buy on their website,they now have 4 classes of armour.
Very thorough evaluation of the product. I train in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu and was thinking about ordering armor from Iron Mountain. Interestingly, I'm also a leatherworker, so I was interested in what you said about the cuirass lining. You could order 2/3 oz pigskin leather and apply with a good contact cement, such as Barge, to either the existing lining or whatever is underneath that. I almost finished constructing a laced mogami dō, even using tomegawa (I used heavy thread) to maintain the stiffness of the plates. But It's not going to move or present like I'd like it to for dojo demos. Thanks for the great video!
4 YEARS since you bought it?? Man time flies by, feels like just last year you got it hahah. I have been here for probably 5+ years or something then lol! Keep on delivering your fantastic content Metatron! And I will be here to watch and enjoy it!
Thank you for this video. With all the craziness going on in the world, seeing an Italian wear a suit of samurai armor brings back a sense of normalcy.
The traditional Japanese lacquer is made from the sap of the Urushi tree which contains a high concentration of Urushiol. When the sap is cured for a day or several in warm humid conditions the Urushiol polymerizes into Urushi lacquer. Urushiol is also what makes Poison Ivy and Poison Oak poisonous so the wet sap is dangerous to work with; therefore, traditional lacquer work takes a great deal of time and care and is extremely expensive.
A traditionally lacquered suit of armour would be ridiculously expensive. Additionally, properly cured Urushi lacquer can be safely handled by most people, but can be problematic for those with a severe Urushiol (poison ivy, oak, etc.) allergies.
On a related note, I hate to imagine the fate of a person severely allergic to usushiol living in feudal Japan where plates, chopsticks, and other food utensils were routinely made from lacquered wood.
I was just thinking about Japanese armour, this is great!
Brilliant video. I would love to see some videos of you fighting in the armor
Nice armour though well leather can be replaced over the years Samurai
Craftsman where another level of skill back in those times
Yup I see the leather of alot of the minor things like string back in those days be very easy to fix
I'm a fairly new owner (couple of months now) of taisho-class suit from Iron Mountain Armory. I love the suit and the quality is great, but there are a few places where I can see that stitching might break or come loose somewhere in near future (but I hope not). As with you, I bought it for active use.
There is clothing stiched under the shoulder protection or sode and it attaches to the plates via threads. Couple of threads have broken already, but my wife stiched them up. Nothing serious, but I havent done anything really active yet. No other complaints so far.
Hello All,
Sorry to hijack a bit, but I figure this would be a good video to share this information about getting yourself a set of armor at a discount.
I recently upgraded my armor and am actually looking at selling my set of Iron Mountain Armory Samurai armor. If you are on youtube and you look up "How to put on Samurai Armor" the number one video is from the Inc Brothers, that is my old channel. It has been well used, of course, but I am looking to sell it for a pretty steep discount. It is based on their Kenshin model with Miyamoto Musashi inspired symbols painted over the armor. It is the intermediate level they offer. I made a little modification to help the "sleeves" stay in place reliabily but otherwise it is in great condition overall. Best for someone between 5 and 6 feet tall I'd say. Ideally, less that 200lbs, but the chest can be adjusted up if needed. If anyone is interested in more information, leave a comment below and I will send you an email. Cheers, Shiro
It could be interesting how much ?
Would recommend ;)
Fancy seeing you here! Big fan of your videos by the way!
Doomsday prepper: *kitted out with kevlar, firearms and a cc weapon* ; " Zombies can't touch this, you guys are screwed though."
Metatron: *Laughs in Samurai*...
The mask looks very Darth Vader-y without mustache! :D You can really see the inspiration in Vader's helmet.
And his dress was inspired by the German dress with Japanese parts
I find this channel very informative and I like that you include the pronunciations as well
he speaks Japanese and many other languiages hes pretty awesome
I just noticed the amour has a Takeda Clan emblem :o
Could you do a commentary/reaction video to Anthony Cummings' recent video series on ninja tools/ancient vs modern depitions etc...?
@metatron. Have you ever tried using european weapons in your samurai armor, and japanese weapons in you european armor? I am wondering if there are any movement benefits or restrictions to each that would be noticable.
It's insane that it has been four years since you uploaded that video.
For honors Centurion now has historically accurate armor WITHOUT a mask, and now the truth is revealed. Metatron is a centurion, it even looks like him
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Before I retired, my old boss opined that these days, common sense is a superpower.
Paper armor review WHEN?! :D
Raf, to forever fix your issue with the kote, just tie them to the do. I had the exact same problem with the kote sewing getting blown out very easily. I simply loop the upper kote ties under the sode toggles, the kote stay in place perfectly while allowing 100% full unobstructed motion. Also, even with the kote tied to the do, it still looks exactly the same as if the kote were tied normally together.
If you are unsure how I do this, I made a video called "How I put on my Samurai armor alone."
/bow
I went with the mid-level armor as well and I agree with you about the strings and the quality of them as well. I’ve also had several metal chain links end up on the ground that have come off from unknown places in my armor. Some around the thumb link I’ve seen. The arms aren’t easily worn/attached. And I need to find a way of attaching/wearing them better. And lastly, wearing it in heat/humidity is the worst. Then again I live in Florida..
I recommend full body weight training at least once a week, it will improve fitness, posture and strength. Improving your armour wearing and reinactment experience big time. Love your channel Metatron!
Great Useful Japanese Video, Metatron! Great Blue Luxury Samurai Coat!
I've had my eye on iron mountain armory & now they have a 4rth armor tier called daimyo & it's even better then the original 3 tiers but alas I am poor
Don't worry lad, you aren't alone in this haha. Would love to buy a set, but:
1) I need to save probably for this year.
2) I want to get some decent gains beforehand.
3) I'm getting into Buhurt, so this is another thing I have to spend money on. 😂
Please though, if you buy a set let us know! What type were you thinking of getting?
Make a video on japanese sword use post samurai era, such as in the army and navy versus russians and such.
Didn't the Japanese used European saber's in the Russo japanese war? They only started using the katana again in the second world war i think?
I know they temporarily swapped the guards/hilts to be european style at around some of those eras. But the swords were japanese. WW2 had many mass produced additional katanas by that time.
UR BACK LOVE YOUR CONTENT
Speaking of armor made from paper, Chinese paper armor might have been a template for paper armors of other Asiatic nations. Paper, back during that time was a type of cloth, not the processed wood pulp we call paper today. Chinese paper armor had a unique structure to it, and actually wasn't completely paper, but paper is the core of what made the armor what it is, it just has some extra components that most people aren't all that aware of.
I was LIYERALLY typing a joke about how it would do in the zombie apocalypse but of course at that moment you referenced it! Truly a nobleman of culture!
Can you please make a video where you give a historical analysis on the weapons and armors shown in The Last Samurai? Thank you a lot for all your awesome content!
You'd be surprised how historically accurate that movie is. One thing is the exchange of military knowledge didn't happen between America and Japan, rather between the Japanese and the Dutch. Only thing that's incredibly inaccurate is the Japanese being amateurs regarding firearms. They'd been using it (samurai included) for centuries before the period shown in the movie, so a foreigner having to teach them how to handle muskets makes no sense at all
What i would like from Iron Mountain Armory is more Ashigaru Jingasa, one inbetween the two pointed ones they have.
First of all: very interesting. Thanks.
Regarding the thickness of the armor, I have some questions.
I did some research about 16th century armor and in most sources the authors outline, that the tosei gusoku had iron/ steel plates of about 2mm, or even 3mm thickness.
Now, regarding your comment about the material, you mentioned, that the iron mountain armor is about 1,2 mm thick.
That's also, what I found on their homepage FAQ. There they point out , that 1,2 mm is historically accuarte for the 16th century.
1,2 mm, 2mm , or even 3mm is a big difference and I ask myself, what's accurate for that century?
Do you have any sources, literature, online sources, articles etc., about the thickness of tosei gusoku, or about the 1,2 mm being accurate?
Thanks for your help, keep up the good work.
Best regards
Great video. Since armor is made of steel. Dose it rust easily?
I wish there was a content creator that matched your level of depth which focused on or featured ancient chinese arms and armor.
Nice nice. Love your videos keep making more!
Have you considered applying Paraffin wax to the strings to strengthem them against tearing?
First! Love from usa.
Okay, you unknowingly raised an important question: would you choose a late medieval european harness or a samurai armor?
Edit: Forgot to add the context!! Choosing between the two for the zombie apocalypse.
In zombie apocalypse you don't want to be heavy and get swarm by zombies because of the weight of the armour.
@@Yenlag why is that? Heavy armor doesn't slow down movement, that's a video game trope. It tires you more quickly, but doesn't slow you down. And even if you get swarmed, what can zombies do against a full gothic 15th century full plate armor?
Great video as always, but you have turned up the sensitivity on your microphone too high again resulting in the "distortion" whenever your voice peaks.
Nice video, Metatron!
You guys are quick! I was hoping to be first
I would not suggest it for full contact fighting like the SCA. Light sparing is ok. The gauge of steel and the fact that is not hardened high carbon steel means that full combat will cause massive deformation and even breaking of your plates. It will protect you but it won’t last long. So if you plan on doing high impact full contact fighting then you will have to look to other armors that can meet your needs. If you are looking at light sparing to even medium sparing then you should be ok. Just remember that just Ike traditional samurai armor, it will need regular maintenance and repairs.
please make a review about the new short film from ParaLightWorx... its sawesome !!!
Good leather should not peel like that, so I read up a bit and sure enough, their website says they're using "genuine leather", which I suppose is fair. Full grain leather would probably add at least $200 to $300.
You should do a review of the new centurion armour that was just released on for honor!! I'd love to hear your opinion on it
Tbh I think this kind of armor was the basis for the Sakai clan armor in Ghost of tsushima
I love Metatron but my boi needs to get himself some acoustic foam 🤣
Metatron, you should review the new For Honor Centurion armor. It was designed to be more historically accurate.
Wait it is? If you don't mind can you share a link so I can see it.
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Another great video. Do you have much information about Ashigaru paper armour? I have also heard of it but haven't read or seen many sources about it. I expect it was made from dozens of layers of fibrous paper glued together and lacquered. As an experiment I once made a few panels of A5/A6 size from layers of linen and glue. The result was a light but very strong material that held up against knife stabs, was pretty much cut proof and even held up against a .22 airgun pellet at point blank. I wonder if linen was used by the Japanese to make armour?
Paper armor wasn't used in japan.
@@eagle162 czcams.com/video/1JNCnC-GFiI/video.html Oh no? This video would suggest otherwise.
@@stuartclarke3171 oh man... yeah I used to be a fan of his until I realized he was a fraud there is no record of paper armor and modern history books don't even mention it.
@@eagle162 Begs the question, why would he claim that in the collection was an Ashigaru armour made from paper, if it isn't? Laminated armour sounds like a good idea, but as you have said no records or mention of it.
@@stuartclarke3171 I don't know he said it was just one I think but just looking at the armors you can tell it's not paper but Metal, he has done stuff like this before however like saying "The Source says" yet never revealing the source.
Hi! Can you make a video in which you explain or try to explain how your samurai armour is made piece by piece please! Thanks a lot! :))
I’m saving for armor I’m not sure from what era but I might just pick some cool stuff from there site an mix it together I know I won’t be historically accurate but as long as i spiritually connect to the armor then I don’t care.
Would like to see the combat content.
The wear and tear on the armour makes it look realistic IMO
I'm with you on that one. Without the Mo' is the way to go.
My Gashira Yoroi is kept on display, has never been outside and rust is breaking through the paint on the links, and small plates on the Sode and Haidate. They obviously paint the colour to order from bare stock material and mine was obviously rusty metal to start with. Looked fine to start with but after several months the rust started breaking through. Very disappointing.
I’m saving myself up some money to get myself a nice set
You should check out the new for honor cent armor I think you’ll really love it
I don't think there is anything wrong with "modernised" period armour. If they could have made the improvements we can they would have happily done it.
that has nothing to do with the topic,but what is your oppinion as linguist, about movements to revive extinct languages like cornish and manx. While Im a big fan movements that are trieing to safe threatend languages,I m personly not a big fan of revieving the ones that are allready extinct because I would argue that the result is always sonmethink artificial
3:59 Nicely bended katana :D
Notigang
the string and lacing and such should not be made of cotton, it should be made of sinew or rawhide. same or similar material to what yumi were strung with.
I'm hoping to have enough to buy a set soon. Though would the steel issue be a problem for reenactment group? Cause the reenactment group I'm hoping to join one day mentioned they need stuff that is authentic. But if it is hard to find 100% accurate armour makes me wonder if this sort would be enough.
I actually really used to think that samurai armor was made of wooden planks because of how it is painted. It reminded me of Japanese wooden structures so I thought it was wooden as well.
I've a question. Why did the Byzantines abandon the Scutum?
I agree about the mustache.
cool armor , dude
I bring my Cherbourg breast plate into the leather people in my town every now and again the leather straps get eaten by my sweat .
Have you ever used the leather buffing oil before its a fantastic product that will increase the lifespan of your leather straps makes it much harder for sweat to eat away at the leather
Feldgrau Fox true that although I’m harsh on my breast plate fighting rain and shine has definitely taken a toll but so far nothing serious has gone wrong .
Curious, if lacquer helps protect the metal from rusting, why wasn't it widely used in medieval Europe? (It may have been, but I believe it was not.)
it looks awesome 👏
I watched this despite the fact I want 15th century European armour.
Great vid
Did you get your Muromachi, I think, Period harness from the same company? How has it held up?
he sold it
@@micahcampa That sucks. Thanks!
Good stuff
Metatron i just wanna ask, can Ashigaru use facerguard and shoulder shield, and will lord ranked up their ashigaru into samurai or general?
Will you ever do the great siege of malta?
Please make a review of Samurai Warriors Game Series. Especially 2 and 4. Thanks.
Do you prefer battle tested looking armor or off the shelves looking armor? (of the same quality)
If I were to run a country my warrior and defense advisers would be The Metatron, Skallagrim and Shadiversity. I think everyone would agree that these 3 men would not only strengthen the nation but create the most efficient soldiers.
I love Samurai armor
Have you ever considered making a collaboration with Limfamy?