Men-yoroi (面鎧), also called menpō (面頬) or mengu (面具), [1] [2] [3] are various types of facial armour that were worn by the samurai class and their retainers in feudal Japan. These include the sōmen, menpō, hanbō or hanpō, and happuri.
Iron Mountain Armory offers customizable, traditional Gendai samurai menpo (face armor) and tare (throat guard). Menpo mengu are samurai armored face masks worn by warriors in ancient japan. Custom handcrafted for modern warrior, display or wear with armor.
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The first samurai masks were quite simple, but were later customized by the most powerful warriors to be easily recognizable by their enemies. Among these masks, many featured a combination of iron and leather, while others sported lacquered finishes with additional details.
Handcrafted samurai Mempo mask produced by skillful artisans from Kagemitsu armory, the one of the most reputable and oldest samurai armor manufacturer in Japan. Principle parts of this set are made of iron.
Serving a critical dual purpose, the samurai mask, known as mempo, not only offered physical protection on the battlefield but also embodied the warrior's spirit and struck fear into the hearts of their enemies.