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Difference between wakizashi and kodachi

Aren’t the Japanese weapons the best in the various range of weapons you come across? Of course, they are! Which other weapon can match the sophistication and charm of the traditional Japanese swords?

Do you know that katana is not only the type of sword in the Japanese traditional swords? Yes, there are more! If you were already excited about the katana, imagine what will the knowledge of the other swords do to you?

The wakizashi is definitely the second best sword you can find. After all it is paired up with a katana no doubt. And another important sword is that of the kodachi. Do you want to know that how these swords differ from each other?



Well, Click here to know more about them!

The wakizashi and kodachis are unique in their own ways:

You will have to understand that each and everything is made for a unique purpose. And this is exactly where the differences between similar things rise. So how do the wakizashi and kodachi differ? Let us find out in the following points:

The length factor:
The length of both the swords is almost alike and thus often confused. But what people fail to realize is that the length of the kodachi is non-changeable. Yes, it maintains a particular length of around 60 cms. This is exactly why calling it a knife or a sword, both are not possible.

The Wakizashi, on the other hand, is made in accordance with the height and the width of a person. Also, it is made in accordance with the length of a Katana. This is exactly why these two are different.

Purpose:
The exact reason why the Kodachi were made is still unknown. Also, it was made only during a particular period only. But it is believed to work as a dagger or a knife and can work the best where the swift movement is required.

The wakizashi, on the other hand, was made to pair up with the Katana. If anything was to happen to it, the wakizashi would take its place.

These knives have an interesting history and this is one reason why these are so special. Get yourself one now!

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