Wakizashi

The is a type of sword found as a Legendary Loot item in the world, commonly in the Mines or the Camps Region. The weapon replicates the real Japanese Wakizashi (脇差), featuring a long, thin, and curved single-edged blade, with a round hand guard and short handle.

Obtaining
are primarily found in the Chests within Camps, though they may be found within Chests on Cave Structures in the Mines, as well as in various Chests found in the Overworld. cannot be crafted.

Use
Apart from acting as a weapon used to attack an opponent, there is a way to use the weapon most effectively. The Wakizashi is a sword, meaning using slicing motions, using the sharpened side, against an opponent is the most effective way of attacking. The Wakizashi can be used to defend the user slightly when the user carefully angles the blade to block an incoming attack.

Tips

 * This Weapon may be more often referred to as a Katana by players, due to its general similarity and popularity. "Katana" is the term now used to describe the family of swords known as nihontō that are 2 shaku, approximately 60 cm (24 in) in length, or longer. Yet unlike a Katana, the Wakazashi is a much smaller sword. With a Wakizashi blade's length varying between 1 to 2 shaku, 30 and 60 cm (12 and 24 in). Another key feature is the difference between the handle lengths. A Wakizashi has a much shorter handle than the Katana, just long enough to grasp with 2 hands.