Katchu

613 topics in this forum

1. Very old Hoate (half mask)

   By Alainalain, January 8
   • 9 replies
   • 434 views
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   • Shogun8
   • January 14

2. vrana

   By vrana, February 1, 2022
   • 7 replies
   • 751 views
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   • vrana
   • February 1, 2022

3. Want to learn more about jingasa

   By lonely panet, July 31, 2024
   • 1 reply
   • 319 views
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   • uwe
   • August 1, 2024

4. Were the o-sode left hanging down the arms?

   By piryohae3, March 29, 2020
   • 4 replies
   • 661 views
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   • Guest
   • March 30, 2020

5. What can you see in this menpo?

   By Japan2112, January 21, 2021
   • 2 replies
   • 640 views
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   • Japan2112
   • January 22, 2021

6. What Did I Just Buy?!?

   By SwordGuyJoe, June 19, 2017
   • 29 replies
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   • Greg F
   • June 21, 2017

7. What Do We Have Here, Or Impossible To Say?

   By Brian, January 11, 2019
   • 12 replies
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   • estcrh
   • February 15, 2019

8. What Is Russet Iron?

   By Pete Klein, December 16, 2017
   • 15 replies
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   • Henry Wilson
   • December 18, 2017

9. What is this item

   By werdna, June 19, 2023
   • 4 replies
   • 687 views
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   • werdna
   • June 20, 2023

10. What Is This Kabuto Made Off?

    By Krystian, March 11, 2022
    • 3 replies
    • 702 views
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    • Krystian
    • March 11, 2022

11. What is this?

    By Brian, August 25, 2021
    • 13 replies
    • 925 views
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    • Bugyotsuji
    • August 28, 2021

12. What is under that urushi (lacquer)

    By estcrh, July 19, 2012
    • 3 replies
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    • DaveT
    • September 24, 2012

13. What mask would fit best?

    By vajo, November 3, 2019
    • 20 replies
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    • TETSUGENDO
    • November 25, 2019

14. What school does this armorer belong to? 1 2

    By Nickupero, May 22, 2019
    • 36 replies
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    • Luc T
    • June 20, 2019

15. What should I look out for when looking for a Antique Gusoku?

    By odenudon, August 14, 2019
    • 8 replies
    • 940 views
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    • odenudon
    • August 17, 2019

16. What's the most desirable armour ?

    By Alex A, June 4, 2023
    • 12 replies
    • 837 views
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    • uwe
    • June 11, 2023

17. Whats Under The Urushi (Lacquer)

    By estcrh, July 17, 2016
    • 4 replies
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    • estcrh
    • July 18, 2016

18. Who's responsibility is it anyway? Thoughts on traditional culture from the viewpoint of a traditional artisan. 1 2

    By Miura, May 15, 2023
    • 33 replies
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    • Brian
    • May 16, 2023

19. Why do you collect an original Japanese armor

    By Yves, September 30, 2024
    • 6 replies
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    • Yves
    • October 8, 2024

20. Why so much silk lacing?

    By piryohae3, March 18, 2020
    • 6 replies
    • 673 views
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    • IanB
    • March 18, 2020

21. Why there was/is a need for a dedicated samurai armor forum

    By estcrh, November 26, 2013
    • 10 replies
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    • uwe
    • February 23, 2025

22. Won an auction

    By Yves, December 10, 2025
    • 19 replies
    • 688 views
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    • Yves
    • December 15, 2025

23. Would anyone be interested in a UK-Nihon Katchu Bugu Kenkyu?

    By DaveT, October 25, 2012
    • 12 replies
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    • Bugyotsuji
    • October 26, 2012

24. Wow

    By Lindus, September 29, 2012
    • 12 replies
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    • estcrh
    • October 4, 2012

25. WOW!! Miniature cat and mouse armour. Stunning work

    By Bazza, December 23, 2022
    • 7 replies
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    • Bugyotsuji
    • March 17, 2023