{"product_id":"red-wakizashi-sword-short-katana-high-carbon-1095-steel-japanese-sword-30","title":"Red Wakizashi Sword- Short Katana - High Carbon Red Damascus Steel Japanese Sword- 30\"","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"66\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"64\"\u003eRed Wakizashi Sword – 31.5\" High Carbon Red Damascus Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"105\"\u003eThe Samurai’s Companion Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"499\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eUnlike 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. 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