Shoto (short sword) = length of more than 30 cm but less than 60 cm. Wakizashi, Kodachi and included in the type Chisakatana shoto sword used as a companion.
Guide to Japanese culture : history, traditions, religion, lifestyle, relationships, It represents the Zen monk, Bodhidharma, and snowmen,swordmen, samurai in Japan are modeled after it. It is always very interesting to find out culture differences
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