Red Wakizashi Sword- Short Katana - High Carbon Red Damascus Steel Japanese Sword- 30"

Red Wakizashi Sword – 31.5" High Carbon Red Damascus Steel The Samurai’s Companion Blade The wakizashi is a traditional Japanese sword carried by samurai warriors during feudal Japan. Measuring between 12" and 24", this blade was worn alongside the katana, forming the daishō, or “big-little” sword pair. This combination symbolized samurai status, with the katana serving as the primary weapon and the wakizashi as a close-quarters backup blade. Unlike a mere shortened katana, the wakizashi was forged with unique techniques and distinct cross-sections, making it a specialized weapon for combat, self-defense, and ceremonial purposes. Historically, it was used for:✔ Close combat engagements✔ Beheading defeated opponents✔ Seppuku (ritual suicide) While similar short swords like the yoroi tōshi and chisa-katana were also in use, the wakizashi became officially recognized during the Edo period (1638) when Japan’s rulers regulated sword lengths and ownership. Premium Damascus Steel Blade This w