While variations have popped up here and there over time, it’s hard to mistake the striking and memorable image of a samurai warrior for anything else. Unlike many other armor types, the protective gear worn by samurai is almost entirely unique to its country of origin. It is also arguably based on the garb believed to be worn by Saigo Takamori, a genuine nobleman and samurai known for leading a rebel faction against an unstable government, earning him the right to be described as one of the greatest heroes in modern Japanese history. While this fully wearable 3D printed armor set is based on Katsumoto’s armor from the fictional movie The Last Samurai, it is by far the coolest version of samurai garb I could find that’s available for immediate download. So no matter how limited in power your printer may be, you should have no trouble 3D printing this simple yet gorgeous armor.
One as a single piece, and another as six separate prints which can be joined together to complete the look. I’ve specifically chosen the Celtic Wolf cuirass not simply because it looks cool, but also because the designer has been kind enough to upload two printable versions of this armor. This was likely done as an intimidation technique to make the men appear to be at the peak of physical ability, thus frightening opponents. The cuirass is typically designed to mimic what was considered the ideal physique for a warrior at the time. Traced back as early as the 5 th century BC, the cuirass has been used by dozens of armies from all over the world throughout history, from Japan to Ireland. The Cuirass is an early form of padded armor designed to be easy to wear while protecting the torso.
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