The Wakazashi is a short sword used in Japan as early as the 16th century. It is approximately 12-23 inches in length and worn blade edge up. The Wakazashi was worn by the Samurai, along with the Katana as part of a matching set called a Daisho. If the Katana was broken, the shorter Wakazashi could be used in its place. It was also considered bad etiquette to wear a long sword indoors, so by the use of a Wakazashi the Samurai would not be vulnerable indoors.
After I started getting my big Batman tattoo, I learned that bats are symbols of good luck and long life in China and Japan. These images were found on Google.
posted by SamuRyan at 12:35 PM
"If in your course, you don't meet your equal, your better, then continue your course firmly, alone. There is no fellowship with fools." -Dhammapada
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