Weapons Manual - Samurai swords
Wakizashi

The wakizashi has a two-foot slightly curved blade primarily designed for slashing. It works best when complemented with a katana or tanto in the other hand.
Skill type: | Swords (also benefits from the Samurai Blade Mastery talent). |
Usage: | One handed, and cannot be thrown. |
Good styles: | Mantis, Fox, Hawk, Eagle and Rhino. |
Weaknesses: | This weapon can be caught by swordbreakers and tiger claws. |
Katana

The katana has a three-foot blade of high quality steel, suitable for both thrusting and slashing. It is typically used either two handed, or with a wakazashi or tanto in the other hand.
Skill type: | Swords (also benefits from the Samurai Blade Mastery talent). |
Usage: | One or two handed, but cannot be thrown. |
Good styles: | Mantis, Fox, Hawk, Crab and Eagle. |
Weaknesses: | This weapon can be caught by swordbreakers and tiger claws. |