Dai Katana - 105cm

This item has been discontinued

With more reach than a regular katana, but not the incumberance of having both your hands in use like the nodachi, the Dai Katana is the perfect weapon for dual wielding.

What's even better is that you don't have to wait until 2455AD to get one of these larger than life blades.

Silence. Perfect silence.

You use the silence as a cloak of armour, masked in the darkness with the help of your Mempo, waiting for the perfect opportunity. You ready your throwing knives, ready to launch your deadly attack when the lord finally emerges from inside the keep. One quick flick of your wrist and the lord breathes his last, you knife hitting its mark...and you vanish, leaving their guards bewildered and afraid.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Mempo is a leather half-mask inspired by early Asian soldiers. This mask protects the face from the bridge of the nose to the chin. Four ventilation slits allow proper airflow through the mask’s mouth, designed to be comfortably worn for long periods of time. Secure the mask to your face by tying two long cotton-weave cords around the head.

Made from 3mm thick vegetable-tanned full-grain leather, Epic Armoury’s Mempo is designed to add a great layer to your fantasy or historic costume. With the best quality materials, this mask is built to withstand extensive abuse with regular leather care.

HISTORY

• Worn by Japanese and Chinese infantry and cavalry from as early as 200 BC
• Used to balance and secure top-heavy helmets, often decorated to give the wearer an extra fierce look

The best made armour is crafted by the most skilled smiths, the leather worked with such precision and care that the wearer can move unhindered, but still protected on the battlefield.

You have commissioned a leather crafter to create a pair of Samurai Bracers for you. Before she is paid you want to be certain it is properly made armour, and so you conduct a test. With the bracers properly tied to your arm, you perform a series of sword drills, faster than the eye can properly see.

The bracers are perfect.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Samurai Bracers are a set of leather vambraces designed to protect the forearms and hands in combat. Made from full-grain leather, these bracers have been sculpted to comfortably follow the shape of the arms. The leather has been hardened and the edges curved to add structural strength that will ensure added protection and longevity.

Comfortably secure the Samurai Bracers by lacing the leather cords on the underside and tightly wrap the heavy cotton fabric around the wrist. Attach the handguard by gripping the cotton cord around the knuckles. Inspired by Asian traditional armour, these bracers are perfectly matched with other products from Epic Armoury’s Asian Universe.

HISTORY

• Hand and arm protection are one of the oldest forms of armour, due to its importance in combat
• This particular style might also be referred to as a demi-gauntlet, due to its limited finger protection

As an Adventurer, you never know who you might be working for or what beast you’ll be sent to dispatch next. There’s only one thing for certain: if there’s enough money or glory to be had, you’re the right person for the job.

Admittedly, when the farmer came running into town claiming his crops had been torched, you hadn’t anticipated a trap. By the time you realized that the farmer was luring you into a bandit ambush, they already had you captured. At least your Double Hanger kept your swords safe! Now, if you can just wiggle out of those ropes enough to grab a hilt…A bandit notices and takes your swords and your Double Hanger for himself.

You really need to rethink trusting farmers.

DETAILS

• Made from natural, full-grain quality leather
• Straps and fittings made from natural, top-grain quality leather
• Top-grain leather fittings
• Stitching around edges strengthen structural stability and increase lifetime
• Colours dyed into material
• Handmade by qualified professionals. Measurements are approximations.

The armour of the true warrior is in his heart.
But having something over that often helps.

The best made armour is crafted by the most skilled smiths, the leather worked with such precision and care that the wearer can move unhindered, but still protected on the battlefield.

You have commissioned a leather crafter to create Samurai Armour for you. Before she is paid you want to be certain it is properly made armour, and so you conduct a test. With the chestplate properly tied to your torso, you perform a series of sword drills, faster than the eye can properly see.

The armour is perfect.

DETAILS

Epic Armoury’s Samurai Armour is a leather cuirass designed as part of the Asian Universe. Inspired by traditional samurai, this cuirass is laminar armour made from long horizontal full-grain leather plates. With attached leather tassets, shoulderguards, and a cotton foundation, this armour uses overlapping plates to provide protection and excellent mobility. Each plate is tied together and adjusted using sturdy canvas cords.

This Samurai Armour has been shaped and molded to feel particularly stiff like steel, but can be put on as easily as a surcoat with adjustable long cotton straps at the flanks. This armour offers great movement on its own or can be worn with chain armour or other Epic Armour leather or metal works, giving you the freedom to create any samurai inspired character that you want. With regular leather care, you can expect this Samurai Armour to last a long time.

Available in colours Red and Black; and size Medium/Large.

HISTORY

• This armour would be considered a type of kiritsuke iyozane dou, or simulated large scale lamellar
• Considered a type of dou, in Japanese, and was a major component of Japanese armour
• Thigh guards hanging from the cuirass were called kusazuri
• Shoulder armour was called sode, often made from iron and leather plates
• Would have often been worn with chain armour (or kusari)
• Long cotton cords would be tied into decorative knots

From the Stronghold Masters Collection, Ryūgan, the Katana, is a blade with presence. Designed for those who appreciate both elegance and efficiency in their LARP weaponry. Named after the “dragon’s eye,” it’s built for movement, control, and a sense of style that stands out without being overly loud. The silhouette is inspired by traditional katana forms, refined for fantasy worlds and fast-paced action.

This latest addition to the Stronghold Masters range has been streamlined and rebalanced, making it much easier to manage than earlier versions. Made from latex-free PU foam around a strengthened fiberglass core and featuring a Kevlar-reinforced tip to provide added protection, Ryūgan is built to withstand heavy use. It's ideal for high-intensity fighting due to its slightly thinner profile, while still offering the distinctive Stronghold softness and resilience.

Whether you're cosplaying at a con, posing for your next photoshoot, or want a sword that swishes like you do, this one does exactly that.

The handle features a textured wrap in true katana style—canvas cross-laced in small, squared segments for a secure grip and added comfort. It's a small detail that lends the sword a grounded, tactile feel, especially when used bare-handed or during extended sessions. The balance sits naturally between the hilt and blade, making Ryūgan feel fluid in motion without being too light for satisfying strikes.

Ryūgan is available in eight distinct colours so that you can match it to your gear, your character, or just your favourite vibe:

• Amethyst (purple) – a rich, arcane hue with a touch of mystery
• Citrine (yellow) – warm and sharp, like sunlight through steel
• Emerald (green) – earthy and bold, perfect for wild and natural looks
• Gold – timeless and royal, with a commanding presence
• Noble Steel (silver) – clean, classic, and confident
• Ruby (red) – fiery, fierce, and impossible to ignore
• Sapphire (blue) – cool and focused, with ocean-deep depth
• Shadow (black) – sleek, subtle, and quietly powerful

It features a stylized tsuba (handguard), as shown in the photos. Its angular, curved shape provides an element of fantasy to what is otherwise a standard look. You can remove it or replace it with other Stronghold-compatible guards, giving you the freedom to customize your configuration or switch between different fashion styles for your characters.

Although designed with LARP in mind, the wide range of colors to choose from and slender shape also make Ryūgan an excellent choice for cosplayers, stage performers, and costumiers seeking secure, durable props that look excellent on camera and perform perfectly in combat. From suave samurai to anime-fantasy heroes, Ryūgan bridges the gap between history and fantasy.

Ryūgan is more than just good-looking—it's about feeling good. Light, strong, and full of presence, it's waiting for you when you are.

Dimensions

Size: 100cm (overall length)

Weight: 436g

Blade Length: 68 cm

Blade Width: 4.5 cm

Crossguard Width: 9.5 cm

Grip Length: 24 cm

The finest closed cel foam weapons on the battlefield!