| Are you still looking for the perfect samurai sword? | | | | Wakizashi and were used as a primary weapon of |
| You have probably heard of the Katana and | | | | choice. In situations with limited space, the Japanese |
| Wakizashi, but did you know that there are other | | | | samurai would turn to the wakizashi, which is known |
| styles of samurai sword which are amazingly | | | | for excellent cutting power while being slightly more |
| effective? In this article I will explain the differences | | | | compact than the Katana. |
| between various sword types and help you to make | | | | Most samurai swords including those mentioned |
| the best decision when you are ready to buy samurai | | | | above are traditionally made with a single cutting |
| swords. | | | | edge. Sword manufacturers are currently producing |
| Sword buyers have treasured the Nodachi style | | | | high quality Katanas with double-edged blades also |
| sword for many years due to it's very large blade | | | | which provide for many additional cut and slash |
| size and added cutting ability. These swords usually | | | | types. If you buy samurai swords with a |
| have blade lengths that are longer than 90 cm! | | | | double-edge, remeber to take extra caution when |
| Before you buy samurai swords like this, you should | | | | removing them from the sheath. |
| keep in mind that they are usually very heavy and | | | | Is the Katana too big for you? You might consider |
| difficult for some people to use. | | | | buying a "Chisa" Katana, which means short katana |
| The katana and wakizashi are held in extremely high | | | | and is characterized by its blade length that is |
| regard because of their roots in ancient Japan. | | | | somewhere in between the wakizashi and katana. |
| Samurai warriors would traditionally carry both | | | | Buy samurai swords like the Chisa Katana if you |
| swords with them at all times for protection. Katanas | | | | want the cutting power of a Katana, but the |
| are known for having a longer blade than the | | | | convenience of a Wakizashi. |