Basic Maintenance of a Daisho (Wakizashi and Katana)

Trueswords26 Sep, 2025Business

Ever heard of a daisho? It refers to a traditional pairing of two Japanese swords, most typically a wakizashi and katana. They are often sold as pairs intended to be used in displays, especially to westerners that are infatuated with Japanoiserie. That said, these swords are often sold with cleaning kits that are as decorous – and intended for decoration – as the swords themselves.