{"title":"Wakizashi","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"48\" class=\"\"\u003eWhat is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"47\"\u003eWakizashi\u003c\/strong\u003e?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"364\" class=\"\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"65\"\u003eWakizashi\u003c\/strong\u003e (脇差 \/ わきざし) is a traditional Japanese sword that is \u003cstrong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"143\"\u003eshorter than a katana\u003c\/strong\u003e, typically measuring between \u003cstrong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"189\"\u003e30 and 60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (12–24 inches) in blade length. It was commonly worn by samurai as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"270\"\u003esidearm\u003c\/strong\u003e, paired with a katana to form the iconic \u003cstrong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eDaishō\u003c\/strong\u003e (大小) — meaning “big and small” sword set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"364\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eWakizashi\u003c\/strong\u003e is a short Japanese sword traditionally worn alongside the katana. More than just a backup weapon, it served practical, ceremonial, and symbolic roles in samurai life. Forged with the same care and artistry as full-length swords, the wakizashi is a compact expression of Japanese swordcraft.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.tanggusword.com\/collections\/wakizashi.oembed","provider":"TangGu Sword","version":"1.0","type":"link"}