Shinobu sword is a replica of Kochou Shinobu Stinger Nichirin Katana. Shinobu uses a heavily modified Nichirin Blade, it is the same as any katana from the handle to slightly above the tsuba, but above that, the weapon loses its blade and is replaced by a rod. It ends in a needle-like tip, resembling an insect's stinger. The "stinger" is designed for injection of Wisteria poisons into Demons. Shinobu's katana's tsuba is designed to bear resemblance to a four-petaled flower, trimmed with orange.
I don’t like ordering this kind of stuff online because I don’t trust it. I took a risk and ordered this item. I’m glad I took that risk. Quality was better than I expected and shipping was fast. Will definitely order from here again.
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Very happy with quality and appearance. Packaging of the item was excellent, arrived in perfect condition..
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Came faster than expected and seems to be very good quality, So far I'm very happy with the katana!
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Handmade Japanese Katana Sword Pattern Steel With Gray Scabbard |
My boyfriend loved his Christmas and a big fan of rengoku. So thank you for making my boyfriend happy. Blade is amazing . Everything is perfect
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Kyojuro Rengoku's Sword, Demon Slayer Sword, Kimetsu No Yaiba Sword - Nichirin Sword |
This isn’t the first sword I have order from them. Always great timely service, never any damage. Love these products
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Second katana I’ve bought from here and it’s still amazing quality, I love that the blade is preserved and how the product is packaged. Easily my favorite website for buying katanas and more!
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I was waiting for the review until I have opportunity to do some test cutting with the saber.
I am from Czech Republic and the sword arrived in less than 2 weeks after placing the order (I was a little worried when Fedex delivery started in Malaysia but...).
When the saber arrived I was impressed how well it was done. There was no issue with the quality of steel nor fittings. It looked as it was supposed to and the quality of fittings is very good. The scabbard is a little darker than on the picture but it is very nice looking wood. At the beginning the sword fitted very tightly in the scabbard (almost like a katana with a habaki) but after couple outs and ins it loosened. But I was expecting it and it was told to me by TrueKatana in the inquiry email I sent before.
Sword is sharp but could be a little sharper. I did some test cutting (water bottles and tiny branches) and it worked well but ... could be better if sharper. I did some training with it (some Chinese martial arts sequences) and handling was pretty good. Point of balance could be a little closer to the guard but for a sabre it is expected to be a little "head heavy" (even if it is only 0.9kg in weight without the scabbard, it feels heavier).
My tip for TrueKatana: You could improve description on the website. Add more precise information about weight and point of balance. Drop that it is oxtail, since it is not (oxtail sabers widen from the guard towards the end of the dao). Include type of steel (if it is possible) since "damascus" doesn't show hardness etc. But I understand that current title can improve sales.
Overall I am very happy with my new sabre and I think it has a very good quality to price ratio and I can recommend it to others.
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Only my second tanto, the first was a gift for a friend and well appreciated, but I needed one for myself. This was perfect.
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Always a great buying experience and fast delivery, and I am really enjoying the look and feel of my newest wakizashi.
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My grandson was thrilled and loved his sword. I have one qustion though. I ordered the cleaning oils for it a few days ago and can't find any information about that order. Can you please let me know when it might be shipped?
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Shinobu Kocho is a major supporting character of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. She is a Demon Slayer of the Demon Slayer Corps and the current Insect Hashira.
Shinobu Kocho is also the younger sister of Kanae Kocho along with her adoptive younger sister Kanao Tsuyuri. After a demon killed her parents, Shinobu joined the Demon Slayer Corps along with her sister in order to protect others from suffering the same fate as her.
Shinobu is a special case among Demon Slayers and the Hashira. Her physical strength doesn't allow her to be able to cut even a low-level demon's head off, so she had to find another way to kill them. Her weapon is specifically designed for her lack of physical strength and is designed to inject the demons she fights with the poisons that she creates. While it certainly takes skill to wield it, it won’t be of any use if she runs out of it.
The chances of her running out of poisons are slim since her sheath doubles as a mixer and loader. However, when it comes to physical power, this sword doesn’t have much but works perfectly for Shinobu and her fighting style.
As a Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps, Shinobu is one of the most powerful and skilled swordswoman in the entire organization. Her fighting style is incredibly unique, but as effective as traditional swordsmanship styles. Shinobu's swordplay specializes in sword thrusting and piercing techniques in order to inject poison into demons. Her sword thrusts are so fast and powerful that they can pierce boulders and out-speed Water Breathing's Drop Ripple Thrust form, the fastest thrusting technique in that Breathing Style. However, the structure of her sword makes it ineffective for blocking attacks, so she makes up for it with her swift thrusts and stabs. Her swordsmanship prowess allowed her to go against Upper Rank Two, Doma, who has lived and fought for over a century, further showcasing her brilliant sword wielding skill.
Breathing Style
Insect Breathing: A Breathing Style created by Shinobu Kocho, who designed it to compensate for her lack of physical strength to cut off a demon's head. She has became extremely proficient in this swordsmanship style, allowing her to defeat countless demons and even go toe-to-toe with the second strongest Upper Rank demon, Doma.
Techniques
Stinger Nichirin Katana: Shinobu carries a heavily modified Nichirin katana forged by Tecchin Tecchikawahara as her primary weapon. It is the same as any katana from the handle to slightly above the hilt, but above that, the weapon loses its blade and is replaced by a rod. It ends in a needle-like tip, resembling an insect's stinger in appearance and function. The "stinger" is designed for injection of Wisteria poison into demons, as Shinobu uses her medical expertise to replace her relative lack of strength and inability to decapitate demons. Her katana's hilt is designed to bear resemblance to a four-petaled aqua-colored flower, trimmed with orange. The blade is lavender-blue in color, with the words Evil Demon engraved on the right face, while the words Destruction are engraved on the left face due her sword's structure. Along with her katana, she has also modified the weapon's sheath, using it as a portable poison mixer and loader.