When going into battle, the samurai could not go without their bugu, or battle tools. Their weapons and armor were used for functionality and to show their status as well.
What You'll Need
ARMOR
There were different types of body armor based on the times in which they were worn. Most all were made of metal plates and boiled leather tied together (often with silk). The armored skirt, called a kusazuri, shielded the thighs.
Helmet (Kabuto)
One of the most important pieces for the samurai was their helmet. Used for protection, the armor was generally bowl-shaped and had a neck guard and a menpo (a face mask attached to the front). Later, they were decorated with plumes, horns, and other accessories.
BOWS AND ARROWS
The samurai started as archers. They fought with bows and arrows
for centuries. They would also cary with them a quiver (a box) to
hold their arrows.
MUSKEt
Although a sword symbolized the soul of a samurai, a gun was still an important weapon in battle. Samurai later used on muskets for recreational shooting and hunting. A skilled samurai was also a skilled masksman.
katana
This long, curved sword was one of the deadliest samurai weapons. The katana was incredibly strong and sharp, and it was worn across the let hip.
TANTō
A tantō was a short blade, like a dagger or knife. It was used in battle as well as for ceremonial or decorative functions.
YARI
A straight-headed spear, the yari was derived from similar spears in China. They were designed to penetrate any form of Japanese armor.
NAGINATA
The naginata, a weapon made of metal or wood with a curved blade on the end, was used for maintaining distance from opponents.
WAKIZASHI
A wakizashi was a shoter sword oten paired with the katana. It was used in tighter spaces when the katana was too big.