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.
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hawk catching arrow by Ugly Bill (Chronic Tattoo, 2004)
clover and shield by Mark "Shaggy" Dugally (1995)
sacred heart grenade destroying arrows by Ugly Bill (2002-2003)
Star Wars Rebel Alliance by Jason (Big City Studio, Apr 1999)
wakazashi by Ugly Bill (Chronic Tattoo, 2004)
In the tsuba of the wakazashi, Bill has depicted Izanagi dipping his spear into the sea and letting four drops fall to create the Japanese islands.
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I'm excited to begin this second half of the tattoo. Batman and Joker are almost complete. The background will be black and shades of black, to make the full color fighters stand out. See Hisashi Otsuka
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