脇差
The is one of the traditionally made Japanese swords (''Commons:Nihonto, nihontō'') worn by the samurai in History of Japan#Feudal Japan (1185-1603), feudal Japan. Its name refers to the practice of wearing it inserted through one's ''obi'' or sash at one's side, whereas the larger ''tachi'' sword was worn slung from a cord. History and use The production of swords in Japan is divided into specific time periods:Transition of kotō, shintō, shinshintō, and gendaitō.
Nagoya Japanese Sword Museum Touken World * ''Jokotō'' (ancient swords, until around AD 900) * ''Kotō'' (old swords from around 900–1596) * ''Shintō'' (new swords 1596–1780) * ''Shinshintō'' (newer swords 1781–1876) * ''Gendaitō'' (modern or contemporary swords 1876–pres ...
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