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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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A '''wakizashi''' is a smaller version of one's [[katana]]. |
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Used originally in [[Musashi]]'s two [[sword]] system of [[fighting]]. |
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Its purpose is for distraction and defence, while the katana is used in attacking. |
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Latest revision as of 18:53, 29 May 2006
The Japanese 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 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 armour.
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