The Various Japanese Japanese Katana Edo Period Wakizashi Lot 2 is a Edged - Japan first produced in 1797. It carries a scarcity score of 77/100 based on tracked survey data, with 41 active listings currently on the secondary market and a global benchmark price of $543,356.
Wakizashi, a companion sword to the longer katana, gained prominence during Japan's Edo period (1603-1868). While the exact creator of the wakizashi is unknown, this shorter blade was integral to the samurai's daily life, often worn indoors or in situations where a full katana was impractical. Primarily used for close-quarters combat, ritual suicide (seppuku), and as a symbol of status, wakizashi were produced by numerous smiths throughout Japan, evolving subtly over centuries.