Frequently Asked Questions:
What primary services do you offer?
Hosokawa Armory is primarily focused around making Samurai inspired armor suitable for use in rattan armored combat that is also suitable for Combat LARP and Cosplay.
What do you specialize in?
Primarily Samurai themed armor for use in rattan Combat. SCA/EMP
What is the general lead time on an Order?
Assembled Dous has a 4-6 week build time.
Flat Kits have a 2-3 week lead time
Are Suneate and Kote sufficient armor for rattan combat?
Kote and Suneate do not provide adequate protection for the knee and elbow. (a simple knee/elbow cop will work ) Always Check your games rules.
What Plastic and Why?
The Plastic we use is HDPE. (High Density Polyethylene)
HDPE is a resilient material that can handle the abuse of combat games, from Foam combat, Rattan combat, to polycarbonate based Combat, with high durability and minimal maintenance, while maintaining a reasonable lacquered style of aesthetic
What is your preferred method of payment?
Hosokawa Armory works through paypal.
Shipping?
In most cases Flat kit Dous are shipped using USPS Flat rate boxes.
Assembled Dous are Shipped by USPS.