The shorter katana that samurai of the Edo period (1603~1868) used to carry is called Wakizashi. However, this is sometimes called a "Kodachi (small Tachi)". What are the differences between the names? First of all, Wakizashi and Kodachi (small Tachi) are the same regarding current legal classification and appearance alone. However, the historical background is different. Kodachi, as the name describes, is a small Tachi.

Tachi was a sword used by samurai on horseback until the Sengoku period, and the shorter version of this sword was called Kodachi (small Tachi). Some say Kodachi were for aristocrats who wanted to carry katana like samurai, or maybe it was for the children of the samurai family to carry. On the other hand, a Wakizashi is a short Uchi-katana. Uchi-katana were mainly swords that samurai wore at their waists during the peaceful Edo period (1603-1868), and a Wakizashi always accompanied them.

In other words, Kodachi (small Tachi) and Wakizashi were made in different periods and for different purposes.

*The content of this video is based on personal studies and experience. There is no intention of denying other theories and cultural aspects.

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