Also known as a sword cane in English, a shikomizue is a Japanese-style sword with a blade that is concealed within a cane. When sheathed, it looks like an ordinary straight wooden cane. This type of sword was popularized by the fictional character Zatoichi, a blind swordmaster who uses his shikomizue as a walking stick outside of battle.
by dfu001 December 2, 2014
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