Wakizashi Swords
A wakizashi is the shorter companion to the katana, and this page gathers four of them. You'll find two Cold Steel wakizashi and two from Hanwei, ranging from a practical option at $269.97 to the Golden Oriole Series at $549.97, all in the same compact size.
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What a wakizashi is
The wakizashi is a Japanese short sword, shorter than a katana but longer than a dagger. Samurai often wore it as a pair with the katana, and it was handy indoors where the longer blade was awkward. Today collectors like it because it has the look of a samurai sword in a smaller, easier to handle size.
Because it is short, a wakizashi also looks right on a desk stand or a small shelf. Many buyers pick one first and add a katana later, while others keep the pair together as a matched display.
Wakizashi in this collection
Two brands appear on this page. Cold Steel offers the Cold Steel Warrior Series – Wakizashi and the Cold Steel Dragonfly Series – Wakizashi, which sit in the middle and upper part of the range.
Hanwei has two very different options. The Hanwei Practical Plus Series Wakizashi is the lowest priced sword here, while the Hanwei Golden Oriole Series – Wakizashi is the most expensive and the most ornate. If you have a katana already, a matching wakizashi can complete the set.
How to choose a wakizashi
Decide how you plan to use it. If the sword will hang on a wall or sit on a stand, look at the fittings and the overall appearance first. If you want something more practical, read the product page for the blade and handle details before you order.
Budget is the next question. Prices here run from $269.97 to $549.97, and the difference mostly comes from the series and the level of finish. A stand or wall rack is a smart add-on, because it keeps the blade off a table and shows off the lines of the sword.
Finally, think about the gift. A wakizashi makes a memorable present for a martial arts fan, a history lover or anyone who already collects Japanese swords.
Paired with a katana
In Japanese tradition the wakizashi was the companion blade worn beside the longer katana. Together the two swords formed a matched set called a daisho, and many collectors still like to keep them that way. A wakizashi also suits people with limited space, since it fits on a small stand, a desk or a narrow shelf. When you shop, compare the scabbard finish and the handle wrap, because those details change the look the most.
Keeping a short sword clean
Handle the blade with clean, dry hands, and wipe it with a soft cloth after touching it. Store the sword in its scabbard or on a stand away from damp rooms. Do not leave it in a closed sheath for months without checking it.