sword worn on the hip
Historical term for a sword carried at the waist, typically by samurai. The expression is now largely archaic outside of period descriptions.
The samurai walked through the castle town wearing a sword at his hip.
item worn on the hip; hip accessory
Broader historical use: any object carried at the waist, such as a pill box, money pouch, or inrō. Often seen in Edo-period contexts. The cross-reference 腰物 is a shorter synonym.
See also: 腰物
Items worn on the hip could include inrō cases or drawstring pouches.