| If you know anything about Japanese swords, you | | | | the fact that the wakizashi is smaller than the |
| most definitely have heard of the Katana and | | | | katana, it is usually thought of as a backup weapon |
| Wakizashi. These are the two primary swords that a | | | | that would be used in situations where the katana is |
| warrior would carry at all times in ancient Japan. So | | | | too large. Ancient samurai warriors would always |
| what is the difference between these two important | | | | carry one of each sword even when they were |
| swords, and what is their significance? In this article I | | | | inside of a building. |
| will compare the Katana and Wakizashi to help you | | | | What does this all mean to you? You should take |
| decide which one is more practical for you! | | | | your size and strength into account when choosing |
| A Japanese samurai would traditionally carry two | | | | between the katana and wakizashi for your personal |
| swords: a katana and a wakizashi. These two swords | | | | use. If you want a Japanese sword to use for |
| are collectively referred to as "daisho" which means | | | | practice or cutting drills but you are a little on the |
| large and small in Japanese. The Katana is the larger | | | | small side, you should consider purchasing a wakizashi. |
| sword of the two and is usually recognized by its | | | | If you feel confident that you are strong enough to |
| single-edged blade and distinct curvature. The | | | | handle the size and shape of a larger sword, then the |
| wakizashi, although similar in shape and style, has key | | | | katana might be perfect for you. |
| differences that separate it from the katana. Due to | | | | |