wakizashi

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The wakizashi is one of the traditionally made Japanese swords worn by the samurai in feudal Japan. Its name refers to the practice of wearing it inserted through one's obi or sash at one's side, whereas the larger tachi sword was worn slung from a cord.

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    Bizen School - Short Sword Blade (Bizen School - Short Sword Blade ("Wakizashi") - Walters 5112161
    Sword, samurai (wakizashi) (AM 1934.317-6)Sword, samurai (wakizashi) (AM 1934.317-6)
    Blade and Mounting for a Short Sword (Wakizashi), Japanese (MET, 17.207.9a, b)Blade and Mounting for a Short Sword (Wakizashi), Japanese (MET, 17.207.9a, b)
    Kinmichi II - Short Sword with Black Lacquer Saya - Walters 511261Kinmichi II - Short Sword with Black Lacquer Saya - Walters 511261
    Wakizashi, short sword (AM 1934.316-7)Wakizashi, short sword (AM 1934.316-7)
    Wakisashi-bladeeWakisashi-bladee
    Sword, samurai (AM 1925.146-1)Sword, samurai (AM 1925.146-1)
    Samurai of the Satsuma Clan, during the Boshin War period (1868–1869), by Felice BeatoSamurai of the Satsuma Clan, during the Boshin War period (1868–1869), by Felice Beato
    Wakisashi-Minamoto Hisamiche-MGR Lyon-IMG 9901-IMG 9903Wakisashi-Minamoto Hisamiche-MGR Lyon-IMG 9901-IMG 9903