Rayskin provides a good, sturdy handle and grip, but it can be rough on bare hands. Swords have long metal blades used for thrusting or striking. These days, they are more often found as a wall decoration, as a collectors item, or worn as part of a reenactment ceremony. The Japanese word "wakizashi" means "side arm. The wakizashi sword is a short sword with a curved blade. Check out our great prices on rayskin handle wakizashi swords below.