About Wakizashi

Complete wakizashi short katana full set display, traditional Japanese samurai side sword with yellow tsuka ito and black saya scabbard

The wakizashi is the iconic short side sword paired with katana for samurai. Originating in the Muromachi period, it served as backup weapon, civilian self-defense tool, and core of Musashi’s two-s...

Wakizashi vs Katana-Two swords worn by samurai

In the eyes of people all over the world, most Japanese samurai are portrayed as having two swords, one long and one short, on their hips. In fact, this is not a movie, television or anime game por...