Because these sumptuous swords were expensive, hosodachi (narrow blade)-style swords with partially omitted mountings were also invented and worn in place of ornamental swords according to the rank or economic status.
また、贅を尽くした飾剣は高価であったため、部分的に省略した細太刀（ほそだち）様式も作られ、飾剣の代として身分や経済力に応じて佩用された。