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Daisho Set

The Daisho(Katana& Wakizashi) was a set of long and short swords, worn by Samurai warriors during the Edo period. The long sword is called Katana and the short ...
The Daisho(Katana& Wakizashi) was a set of long and short swords, worn by Samurai warriors during the Edo period. The long sword is called Katana and the short one is called Wakizashi.
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Daisho Set

The Daisho(Katana& Wakizashi) was a set of long and short swords, worn by Samurai warriors during the Edo period. The long sword is called Katana and the short one is called Wakizashi.

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Customer Reviews

Dean Klupngam California, United States
Jan 31, 2023 07:13

The tanto is beautiful. The blade looks awesome. Customer service are great too. My scabbard came damaged so they sent out another scabbard to me without hassle. Would recommend for sure!

Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword With Red Blade And Scabbard Handmade Japanese Tanto Sword With Red Blade And Scabbard
Carson Reneau Idaho, United States
Jan 27, 2023 16:17

Shipping time was great and the sword is really nice no complaints here

Inosuke Hashibira's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword Inosuke Hashibira's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword
Chris Graap New York, United States
Jan 20, 2023 13:10

Very cool unique Katana. Fairly well made, great detail.

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Red Scabbard And Leopard Tsuba Handmade Japanese Katana Sword With Red Scabbard And Leopard Tsuba
Hayden Rich Utah, United States
Jan 05, 2023 12:02

Absolutely love my Katana. Easy to track and arrived in good time. Quality product. Thank you, True Katana!

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel With Sunflower Tsuba Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Carbon Steel With Sunflower Tsuba
Edward Henning New York, United States
Jan 04, 2023 21:52

I was extremely impressed with the craftsmanship and look of the items

Daisho Set, Japanese Katana And Wakizashi Sword Set High Manganese Steel Daisho Set, Japanese Katana And Wakizashi Sword Set High Manganese Steel
Tara Britten Wisconsin, United States
Jan 04, 2023 15:27

This actually cut a piece of fruit quite easily. Extremely happy, it's beautiful.

Yama Enma Sword, Roronoa Zoro Katana, Trafalgar D Water Law Anime Sword Yama Enma Sword, Roronoa Zoro Katana, Trafalgar D Water Law Anime Sword
Alexey Milstein Germany
Jan 04, 2023 08:01

Very nice sword and very comfortable service!

Thank you.

Handmade Shirasaya Wakizashi Sword T10 Carbon Steel Without Tsuba Handmade Shirasaya Wakizashi Sword T10 Carbon Steel Without Tsuba
Susan Sandlin Wisconsin, United States
Dec 25, 2022 15:46

I bought a katana and ninja sword. Both are beautifully made, well balanced and handle nicely. They were well packaged for shipping and arrived safely and on time. I am very happy with my purchase and will keep an eye on the website for future purchases.

Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Silk Thread Scabbard Handmade Japanese Katana Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel With Silk Thread Scabbard
Endry Mississippi, United States
Dec 18, 2022 19:07

it’s pretty cool sword, looks pretty nice. i got it hanging in my room if anyone tries to break in my home. makes me feel like a japanese samurai

Touken Ranbu Tsurumaru Kuninaga Black Tachi Sword - Anime Sword Touken Ranbu Tsurumaru Kuninaga Black Tachi Sword - Anime Sword
Glenn Elliott North Carolina, United States
Dec 13, 2022 20:10

A fine sword for my daughter who is a big fan. Seems to be quite sturdy and well built. Nice looking piece for the price.

Kyojuro Rengoku's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword Kyojuro Rengoku's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword

History of Daishō

The concept of the daisho originated with the pairing of a short sword with whatever long sword was being worn during a particular time period. The tachi would be paired with a tantō, and later the katana would be paired with another shorter katana called a chiisagatana. With the advent of the katana, the wakizashi eventually was chosen by samurai as the short sword over the tantō. Kanzan Satō, in his book titled The Japanese Sword, notes that there did not seem to be any particular need for the wakizashi and suggests that the wakizashi may have become more popular than the tantō as the wakizashi was more suited for indoor fighting. He mentions the custom of leaving the katana at the door of a castle or palace when entering while continuing to wear the wakizashi inside.


Daishō may have become popular around the end of the Muromachi period (1336 to 1573) as several early examples date from the late 16th century. An edict in 1629 defining the duties of a samurai required that daishō be worn when on official duty. Wearing daishō was limited to the samurai class in 1683, and became a symbol of their rank Samurai could wear decorative swords in daily life, but the Tokugawa shogunate regulated the appearance of swords for formal attire such as when samurai came to a castle. The daisho for formal attire was limited to the scabbard in solid black, the hilt winding thread and the hilt wrapped with white ray skin.


According to most traditional kenjutsu schools, only one sword of the daisho would have been used in combat. However, in the first half of the 17th century, the famous swordsman Miyamoto Musashi promoted the use of a one-handed grip, which allowed both swords to be used simultaneously. This technique, called nitōken, is a main element of the Niten Ichi-ryū style of swordsmanship that Musashi founded.


During the Meiji period an edict was passed in 1871 abolishing the requirement that daishō be worn by samurai, and in 1876 wearing swords in public by most of Japan's population was banned; thus ended the use of the daishō as the symbol of the samurai. The samurai class was abolished soon after the sword ban.