Wakizashi vs. Katana

Wakizashinoun

A Japanese short sword, often used as a secondary weapon to a katana.

Wakizashi

The wakizashi (Japanese: 脇差, ) is one of the traditionally made Japanese swords (nihontō) worn by the samurai in feudal Japan.

Katananoun

A type of Japanese longsword or tr=nihontō, having a single edge and slight curvature, historically used by samurai and ninja.

Katana

A katana (刀 or かたな) is a Japanese sword characterized by a curved, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands. Developed later than the tachi, it was used by samurai in feudal Japan and worn with the blade facing upward.