The wakizashi (Kanji: 脇差 Hiragana: わきざし?) meaning “side-inserted sword” is one of the traditionally made Japanese swords carried by the samurai class in feudal Japan.
The wakizashi worn with the katana was the official sign that the wearer was a samurai or swordsman in feudal Japan. When worn together, the pair of swords were called daishō, which literally translates to “big-little”.
The wakizashi was one of many short swords available to samurai, including the tantō.
While wearing the katana was limited to the samurai class, legal length wakizashi (ko-wakizashi) could be worn by the chonin class which included merchants. This was common when traveling due to the risk of encountering bandits. Wakizashi were worn on the left side, attached to the belt.
Wetsuit: 85 cm / 33 inches
Width: 8cm
Weight: 1.2kg
High quality Wakizashi Inmortal from the “Oriental Arms” collection made by Marto.
Certificate of origin and quality. Made in Toledo, Spain.
Wetsuit: 85 cm / 33 inches
Width: 8cm
Weight: 1.2kg
High quality Wakizashi Inmortal from the “Oriental Arms” collection made by Marto.
Certificate of origin and quality. Made in Toledo, Spain.
