Wakizashi with Wooden Shirasaya, Marto
Wakizashi Shirasaya The wakizashi meaning " sword
inserted laterally " is one of the Japanese swords traditionally used by the samurai class in feudal Japan. The wakizashi being used along with the katana was the official sign that the user was a samurai or swordsman from feudal Japan. When used together, the pair of swords was called daishõ, which literally translates as "big-small". The wakizashi was one of several short swords available for use by samurai, including both.