Studio Kensai

Amazon Cuirass with Vambraces & Pauldron

The deceptively simple, but elegant curve of the breastplate, or cuirass, is just flexible enough to be comfortable yet still supportive. Fully adjustable on a wide variety of figures, it flatters with or without clothing underneath. Your Amazon’s asymmetrical single pauldron, or shoulder guard, adjusts to seat perfectly on the back strap. It is hardened using the cuirbouille technique for protection and is removable, so you can switch shoulders or wear the armor without it. Every pauldron made by Studio Kensai features floating articulation, allowing you to raise and rotate your arms while still retaining full mobility and comfort. Fully adjustable vambraces included.

Skirt and staff sold separately. Custom sizing and embossing available.

Shipping & Handling: $20

Amazon Vambraces (pair)

The Amazon vambraces, or armguards, are cut with a shallow point at the base to resemble the cuirass. Also fully adjustable, they feature matching brass rivets and a wide decorative band across the top.

Custom sizing and embossing available.

Shipping & Handling: $10 each

Aluminum Mosaic Maille Hauberk

Your maille shirt is constructed of sixteen gauge, butted aircraft grade aluminum rings. Each hauberk is handmade in the U.S. by our in-house team, so you can be assured of its quality. Both the cross and the decorative crenelated edge at sleeves and hem are woven in anodized aluminum with a bronze hue. Aluminum is hard-wearing, but also extremely light for extended use. The entire piece weighs only about six to seven pounds versus thirty pounds for steel maille. As an added bonus, aluminum has the innate ability to pull heat away from your body, making it comfortable for hours of parading or costuming.

Custom sizing available.

Shipping & Handling: $10 each

Viking Scale Armor with Vambraces

The standard size adjusts to fit your body from size medium to 2x. We’ve tested it! The pauldrons are articulated, hardened using the cuirbouille technique, and removable for when you want a look that is even more historically accurate. Individual scales and leather armor components are outlined in black to show up as clearly in photos or from a distance as they do up close. Your Viking Scale is real, authentically made armor, designed to withstand re-enactment or LARP combat. It offers a good balance of protection and flexibility. Like all Studio Kensai products, the armor is fully sealed and finished on the inside for a lifetime of use. All buckles are solid brass. Unique scale vambraces are included.

Standard (fits Medium up to XL, helmet not included but will be available soon). Sword and Chain Maille sold separately. Custom sizing and embossing available.

Shipping & Handling: $27 each

Barbarian Armor Set with Vambraces

This versatile armor is based on a Celt-Iberian pattern contemporary with the Spartans of Greece. Suitable attire for any era from Old Medieval to Futuristic Science Fiction, it features fourteen straps for unbelievable adjustability. Your Barbarian armor is designed to emphasize the width of the chest while narrowing the waist and will be very attractive worn alone or over clothing. Included vambraces also make a statement worn separately as a fashion accessory.

Custom sizing and embossing available.

Shipping & Handling: $22 each

Barbarian Vambraces (pair)

Like our full Barbarian armor, the Barbarian vambraces are highly versatile and can be worn as easily for fashion as costuming.

Custom sizing and embossing available.

Shipping & Handling: $10 each

Angel Bustier

The Angel Bustier skims gorgeously over your figure’s curves. Constructed of heavy, nine ounce leather for full support, it is still supple enough to mold itself to your body with continued wear. A pair of embossed angel wings grace the back panel and stand out gloriously in black. Your bustier is cleverly cut in the front to allow the buckles to lay flush against the torso, keeping the lines sleek and sexy.

Nothing fits like a Studio Kensai original. While custom sizing is available on all our goods, the Angel Bustier is an ideal candidate to make truly your own. Simply add the “custom sizing” option to your shopping cart, and we will contact you for your measurements.

Custom sizing and embossing available.

Shipping & Handling: $20 each

Embossed Leather Corset

Surprisingly comfortable, without the need for boning, your leather corset cinches the waist for fun ranging from wenching and piracy to rocking the stage and club wear. Available in Celtic Cross or Tribal Flame designs. It is especially flattering on the large busted woman.

Custom sizing and embossing available.

Shipping & Handling: $17

Bezel Wristband

These attractive and simple fashion accessories dress up anything from jeans to skirts or slacks. Leather wristbands are unisex and decorated with a bezel (ornamental metal disk) and rivets. All wristbands feature a black dyed, grooved edging and colored body. Your wristband adjusts with a nickel or brass plated buckle and fits wrists measuring seven and a quarter inches to an eight and three quarter inches. It is made of the same nine ounce leather as Studio Kensai armor and will last just as long. Custom sizing available on wristbands at no extra cost, simply contact us at the email or phone number at the top of the page with desired wrist measurement.

Shipping & Handling: $5 for the first wristband, $1 for each additional

Stainless Steel Maille Wristband

Constructed from stainless steel and neoprene rings, your maille wristband is very stretchy. It is as fun to play with as it is to wear. Low nickel content in the steel makes it safe even for those with a nickel allergy and the square wire makes the rings flat and reflective. Your wristband will catch illumination and eyes even in lowlight conditions like clubs and concerts.

Shipping & Handling: $5 for the first wristband, $1 for each additional

Embossed Celtic Vambraces (pair)

Studio Kensai bestsellers, photos cannot fully convey the beauty of these arm guards. Extensively embossed by hand, your vambraces will feature either a Celtic Cross or Hound pattern. The upper piece is also decorated with an ornamental bezel and a stamped Celtic border, while the side pieces include a round Celtic knot pattern. As with all Studio Kensai armor, they are fully adjustable with two straps across the inner forearm.

Custom sizing and embossing available.

Shipping & Handling: $10

Custom Options

Add custom embossed design on any item.

Studio Kensai will be happy to translate your linework design into custom embossing on any leather item. Fee covers hand embossing, consultation, and any adaptation needed to translate into a motif fit for leather. Feel free to contact us at the number or email address at the top of the page for questions.

Custom sizing on any item.

All bodies vary slightly. Studio Kensai will be delighted to create armor or leatherwear that fits you and you alone. Fee covers custom pattern creation and consultation. Feel free to contact us at the number or email address at the top of the page for questions.