Shinobu Sword - Demon Slayer Kocho Insect Hashira Nichirin Blade 1045 Carbon Steel Butterfly Tsuba

Shinobu Kocho is the only Hashira who cannot cut off a demon's head. She is too small, and her arms lack the strength for the final swing. Every other pillar kills by decapitation. Shinobu kills by poison. Her Nichirin blade is modified with a stinger-like tip that injects wisteria-based venom directly into demon tissue. She does not need to overpower her enemy - she needs one clean thrust. Insect Breathing is built entirely around that principle: speed, precision, and a toxin that does the killing after the blade is already withdrawn.

The 1045 carbon steel blade carries a black finish at 40.5 inches and 3.2 lbs with full-tang construction. The handle combines red PU samegawa with blue cord wrapping - the only warm-cool color clash in the entire DS Hashira lineup. Every other Hashira sword uses either monochrome (Giyu's black-white, Muichiro's black-blue) or coordinated warm tones (Rengoku, Zenitsu). Shinobu's red-on-blue creates visual tension that mirrors her character: always smiling on the surface, burning with rage underneath. The four-leaf alloy tsuba represents butterfly wings, tying directly to the Kocho sisters' butterfly motif throughout the series. The black hardwood scabbard is finished with premium natural lacquer.

Mike bought this as a Christmas gift for his daughter and calls it "a very nice katana, exceeding my expectations based on the cost" and "a great replica of the Shinobu katana." Stephanie ordered it for her best friend's wife and says "it exceeded all my expectations." Donald was surprised to find it "battle ready" and is happy to add it to his growing collection. Tim calls it his "favorite katana I own" and says he will be buying more. Jeseph rates it "incredible quality" and recommends it to anyone interested. Dair purchased it for his son, who was "extremely happy with the detail and quality."

What stands out in the reviews is the gift pattern. Six out of ten buyers purchased this sword for someone else - daughters, husbands, sons, best friends' wives. Shinobu is one of the most popular characters among fans who do not typically buy weapons, which means her sword reaches households that might never have searched for a katana otherwise. For the Hashira wall display, Shinobu's red-blue handle pops between the darker tones of Giyu and Muichiro on one side and the bright greens and yellows of Sanemi and Zenitsu on the other.

Includes black lacquer scabbard. Stand not included. Free worldwide shipping with 30-day money-back guarantee.