Kaiken

Kaiken was a long, slim aiguchi. Bearers of Jade, p. 55
== Lady's weapon ==
Non-samurai-ko noblewomen often kept a kaiken to defend their honor and body against assailants. When besieged by a superior army, many loyal wives and daughters used it to perform jigai, a less painful type of seppuku done by slitting the throat. 
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