Actually, the traditional samurai carried the daisho, or the Long and the
Short, and used the katana by itself in combat.  The wakazashi was a back-up
weapon at best.  Using two Katanas is combat was a development of Miyamoto
Musashi, and of those that followed his path.

David
Knight of the Slayer
Defender of the True Fiancees



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