Wakizashi - Revision history

User 144: categorising

2006-05-29T08:53:42Z

categorising

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	The ~~Japanese~~ short sword, or '''wakizashi''', could be considered a smaller version of the [[katana]]. This is not strictly true- ~~apart~~ from the size difference, the wakizashi was often forged differently, having a different [[blade]] cross-section. Wakizashi were usually worn as a side-arm to longer ~~swords~~ (This pair is called dai-sho, meaning "great" and "small", respectively), as they were better suited for use indoors, when a [[samurai]] would remove his long sword anyway. The wakizashi was generally paired with the tachi, which was worn with ~~armor~~.		The [[Japan]]ese [[short sword]], or '''wakizashi''', could be considered a smaller version of the [[katana]]. This is not strictly true. Aapart from the size difference, the wakizashi was often forged differently, having a different [[blade]] cross-section. Wakizashi were usually worn as a side-arm to longer [[sword]]s (This pair is called dai-sho, meaning "great" and "small", respectively), as they were better suited for use indoors, when a [[samurai]] would remove his long sword anyway. The wakizashi was generally paired with the [[tachi]], which was worn with [[armour]].
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User 144: categorising

2006-05-27T08:53:13Z

categorising

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	The Japanese short sword, or '''wakizashi''', could be considered a smaller version of the [[katana]]. This is not strictly true- apart from the size difference, the wakizashi was often forged differently, having a different [[blade]] cross-section. Wakizashi were usually worn as a side-arm to longer swords (This pair is called dai-sho, meaning "great" and "small", respectively), as they were better suited for use indoors, when a [[samurai]] would remove his long sword anyway. The wakizashi was generally paired with the tachi, which was worn with armor.		The Japanese short sword, or '''wakizashi''', could be considered a smaller version of the [[katana]]. This is not strictly true- apart from the size difference, the wakizashi was often forged differently, having a different [[blade]] cross-section. Wakizashi were usually worn as a side-arm to longer swords (This pair is called dai-sho, meaning "great" and "small", respectively), as they were better suited for use indoors, when a [[samurai]] would remove his long sword anyway. The wakizashi was generally paired with the tachi, which was worn with armor.
	== ~~See also~~ ==		== Internal Links==
			''See also:''
	* [[Sword]]		* [[Sword]]
	* [[Weapon]]s		* [[Weapon]]s
	[[category:weapons]]		[[category:weapons]]
			[[category:swords]]

Morgant: rephrase, typo

2005-08-09T05:52:16Z

rephrase, typo

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	A '''wakizashi''' is, ~~essentially,~~ a smaller version of ~~one's~~ [[katana]], ~~although~~ wakizashi ~~were~~ often forged differently, ~~with~~ different [[blade]] cross-~~sections than [[katana]]~~. Wakizashi were usually worn as a side-arm to longer swords (This pair is called dai-sho, meaning "great" and "small, respectively), as they were better suited for use indoors, when a [[samurai]] would remove his long sword anyway. The wakizashi was generally paired with the tachi, which was worn with armor.		The Japanese short sword, or '''wakizashi''', could be considered a smaller version of the [[katana]]. This is not strictly true- apart from the size difference, the wakizashi was often forged differently, having a different [[blade]] cross-section. Wakizashi were usually worn as a side-arm to longer swords (This pair is called dai-sho, meaning "great" and "small", respectively), as they were better suited for use indoors, when a [[samurai]] would remove his long sword anyway. The wakizashi was generally paired with the tachi, which was worn with armor.
	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Sword]]		* [[Sword]]

142.179.54.129 at 20:06, 16 April 2005

2005-04-16T20:06:26Z

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	A '''wakizashi''' is, essentially, a smaller version of one's [[katana]], although wakizashi were often forged differently, with different [[blade]] cross-sections than [[katana]]. Wakizashi were usually worn as a side-arm to longer swords (This pair is called dai-sho, meaning "great" and "small, respectively), as they were better suited for use indoors, when a [[samurai]] would remove his long sword anyway. The ~~tachi~~ ~~would~~ ~~normally~~ ~~be worn~~ with ~~armor.~~ It is ~~generally~~ ~~paired~~ with ~~the wakizashi~~.		A '''wakizashi''' is, essentially, a smaller version of one's [[katana]], although wakizashi were often forged differently, with different [[blade]] cross-sections than [[katana]]. Wakizashi were usually worn as a side-arm to longer swords (This pair is called dai-sho, meaning "great" and "small, respectively), as they were better suited for use indoors, when a [[samurai]] would remove his long sword anyway. The wakizashi was generally paired with the tachi, which was worn with armor.

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Sword]]		* [[Sword]]

142.179.54.129 at 20:05, 16 April 2005

2005-04-16T20:05:23Z

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	A '''wakizashi''' is, essentially, a smaller version of one's [[katana]], although wakizashi were often forged differently, with different [[blade]] cross-sections than [[katana]]. Wakizashi were usually worn as a side-arm to longer swords (This pair is called dai-sho, meaning "great" and "small, respectively), as they were better suited for use indoors, when a [[samurai]] would remove his long sword anyway.		A '''wakizashi''' is, essentially, a smaller version of one's [[katana]], although wakizashi were often forged differently, with different [[blade]] cross-sections than [[katana]]. Wakizashi were usually worn as a side-arm to longer swords (This pair is called dai-sho, meaning "great" and "small, respectively), as they were better suited for use indoors, when a [[samurai]] would remove his long sword anyway. The tachi would normally be worn with armor. It is generally paired with the wakizashi.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

68.190.249.2 at 03:56, 13 December 2004

2004-12-13T03:56:07Z

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			A '''wakizashi''' is, essentially, a smaller version of one's [[katana]], although wakizashi were often forged differently, with different [[blade]] cross-sections than [[katana]]. Wakizashi were usually worn as a side-arm to longer swords (This pair is called dai-sho, meaning "great" and "small, respectively), as they were better suited for use indoors, when a [[samurai]] would remove his long sword anyway.
	A '''wakizashi''' is a smaller version of one's [[katana]].
	Used originally in [[Musashi]]'s two [[sword]] system of [[fighting]].
	Its purpose is for distraction and defence, while the katana is used in attacking.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

Cian: category:weapons

2004-08-11T02:01:36Z

category:weapons

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	A '''wakizashi''' is a smaller version of one's [[katana]].		A '''wakizashi''' is a smaller version of one's [[katana]].
	Used originally in [[Musashi]]'s two sword system of fighting.		Used originally in [[Musashi]]'s two [[sword]] system of [[fighting]].
	Its purpose is for distraction and defence, while the katana is used in attacking.		Its purpose is for distraction and defence, while the katana is used in attacking.

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	* [[Sword]]		* [[Sword]]
	* [[Weapon]]s		* [[Weapon]]s
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Tobin: wikify

2004-01-17T07:41:51Z

wikify

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	wakizashi is a smaller version of one's katana.		A '''wakizashi''' is a smaller version of one's [[katana]].
	~~used~~ originally in ~~musashi~~'s two sword system of fighting.		Used originally in [[Musashi]]'s two sword system of fighting.
	~~its~~ purpose is for distraction and defence, while the katana is used in attacking.		Its purpose is for distraction and defence, while the katana is used in attacking.

			== See also ==
			* [[Sword]]
			* [[Weapon]]s

203.220.11.145 at 07:33, 17 January 2004

2004-01-17T07:33:37Z

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wakizashi is a smaller version of one's katana.
used originally in musashi's two sword system of fighting.
its purpose is for distraction and defence, while the katana is used in attacking.