The wakizashi (脇差), meaning "side inserted sword", is a Japanese sword of short to medium length. It was often worn by the samurai class in feudal Japan in the 15th century; in fact, a wakizashi worn together with a katana was the official sign that the wearer was a samurai. Later on, it was also used by non-samurai for protection, due to its ease of use and suitability for indoor fighting.
In Touken Ranbu, wakizashi have short range with low-to-medium Survival, Impact, Leadership, and Impulse, but high Mobility, Killing Blow, Scouting, and Camouflage. All wakizashi have two troop slots. They are generally found as drops in Era 2.