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...

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Katana & Wakizashi: Understanding the Samurai Daisho Sword Set for Collectors

The daisho represents the famous dual‑sword tradition of feudal Japanese samurai, consisting of a long katana and a shorter wakizashi. This article walks through its historical origin, social statu...