A traditional Japanese [[sword]] with a blade between 30 and 60 centimeters (12 and 24 in), with an average of 50 cm (20 in). It is similar to but shorter than a [[katana]], and usually shorter than the [[kodachi]] ("small sword"). 

h4. See also

* [[katana]]
* [[tantou]]
* [[List of weapons]]

h4. External links

* "Wikipedia: Wakizashi":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wakizashi
* "Wikipedia (JP): 脇差":http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/脇差
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