Short Japanese Sword

Browse our Short Japanese Sword collection, featuring compact blades across all traditional Japanese sword types. From wakizashi and tanto to kodachi and short katana, this collection brings together every Japanese sword format in compact proportions suited for desk displays, bookshelves, and space-conscious collecting. Hand-forged with full-tang construction. Free U.S. shipping and 30-day return guarantee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of short Japanese swords are included?
This collection includes wakizashi, tanto, kodachi, short katana, and other compact Japanese blade formats. All share genuine hand-forged construction at shorter-than-katana proportions.
How short are these swords?
Blade lengths range from approximately 15 centimeters for short tanto to 60 centimeters for the longest wakizashi. Overall lengths span from about 25 to 85 centimeters depending on the blade type.
Are short swords less detailed than full-size katanas?
No. Short swords receive identical forging and finishing attention. In fact, details like hamon lines and Damascus patterns can be more visible and engaging at compact scale because the viewer is naturally closer to the blade.
Can I build a complete collection using only short swords?
Yes. A collection spanning tanto, kodachi, wakizashi, and short katana covers a wide range of Japanese blade traditions without requiring large display spaces. Multiple short swords fit on a single multi-tier stand.

Customer Reviews

Patrick Jeffery Michigan, United States

So this is review on this tanto shipping took about ten days the tanto was packed good wicked blade nothing to gripe about nicely made a word to the wise if you get a shirasay style or any sword for that matter and it's extremely tight to get out of the scabbard for goodness sake please don't ask for a shipping label to send it back take the sword out and file out the opening in tiny incremental steps until it's good take the initiative to work on your sword or tanto to adjust things before freaking out and demanding a refund these things sometimes have to be done even on very expensive swords remember humidity plays a role in how snug things are as well better to have it tight and adjust then to receive it loose then it's harder to make it snug I see many silly complaints on reviews here that the item wasn't perfect in every way remember these are hand made by not just blade smiths but woodworkers and others so a lot goes into making a decent sword weather you realize it or not learn to work on your sword for simple or minor issues bond with it it's supposed to have a soul remember samurai and ancient warriors in Asia had to work on repair and maintain their swords and edged weapons they didn't just order a new one and if your sword has some tiny issue who cares it gives it character live with it if you can't work it out nothing in life is flawless so far I've ordered three items and there all pretty damn cool so please quit nitpicking if it's really bad ok send it back otherwise quit whining so far I love true katana and there designs and so far my customer service experience has been good it can be challenging as answered to e mail take a day or so and you may not get the answer your always looking for but be patient there's always going to be a few disgruntled people that sadly had a bad experience here but most reviews seem to be good so I have nothing but good things to say at this point Buddha bless

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