wakizashi

A traditional Japanese sword with a blade between 30 and 60 centimeters (12 and 24 in), with an average of 50 cm (20 in). It is similar to but shorter than a katana, and usually shorter than the kodachi ("small sword").

See also

• katana
• tantou
• List of weapons

External links

• Wikipedia: Wakizashi
• Wikipedia (JP): 脇差

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