Katana is the word for "sword" in the Japanese language. It is also used specifically for a type of Japanese backsword or longsword in use after the 1400s: a curved, single-edged sword traditionally used by the samurai. The katana was typically paired with the wakazashi, a similarly made but shorter sword, both worn by the members of the warrior class. It could also be worn with the tanto, an even smaller similarly shaped blade. The two weapons together were called the daisho, and represented the social power and personal honor of the samurai. The long blade was used for open combat, while the shorter blade was considered a side arm, more suited for stabbing, close quarters combat, and seppuku, a form of ritual suicide.

This set includes a katana, wakizashi and a tanto. The Katana and either one of the shorter blades were traditionally worn as the samurai's daisho. The blades are made of 440 stainless steel and are perfect for display.

KATANA

BLADE: 26 1/4"
OVERALL: 36 1/4"
WEIGHT: 1 1/2 lbs.

WAKIZASHI
BLADE: 18 1/4"
OVERALL: 27 1/4"
WEIGHT: 1 1/8 lbs.

TANTO

BLADE: 10 1/2"
OVERALL: 17 1/4"
WEIGHT: 3/4 lb.