Adam Savage Tours Samurai Helmets!

Adam Savage Tours Samurai Helmets!

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May 27, 2026

Adam Savage thought he knew a samurai helmet when he saw one, but ... nope. At ‪@metmuseum‬ conservator and armorer Ted Hunter takes us through the surprisingly different -- and strategic -- forms samurai helmets took, including a 58-plate masterpiece from 1472 that weighs more than the classic M1 military helmet!