Is Modern Samurai Armor Worth It? (Material Betrayals & Plywood Boxes)

Welcome back to the only channel on the internet actively trying to talk you out of spending your disposable income. Today, we are pivoting away from hollow plastic and looking at something supposedly authentic: a late Showa period Japanese Yoroi armor set. Does this sturdy, heavily built ceremonial centerpiece justify its impressive price tag, or is it just another expensive dust magnet? We break out the macro lens to examine the 10-plate helmet, the intricate rope and leather detailing, and a level of craftsmanship that bizarrely passes the reverse six-foot rule. However, we also uncover the ultimate material betrayals. From scarlet lacing having an identity crisis due to severe sun fading to a discount plywood storage box built by a carpenter who actively hates his job, we dissect every flaw. Find out why buying late Showa period armor might be a smart play, even if the display box belongs in a landfill. Timestamps: 00:23 - Welcome 02:02 - Helmet & Shoulders 03:30 - Mask, arms, and legs 04:49 - Do and Obi 05:55 - Box 06:50 - Verdict 07:46 - Outro 08:36 - Yoroi Image Antiques: https://japaneseantiquestore.com/ #antique #yoroi #japan #armor #showa #ceremony #respectfullyIG #samurai Music Credit: Eastminster by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/