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Which Hashira Doesn't Use A Nichirin Sword?

Author

Sarah Oconnell

Published Aug 06, 2026

In the lore of "Demon Slayer," demons can only be effectively killed by a substance called Nichirin. This is why the Swordsmith Village, which makes the weapons for the Demon Slayer Corps, is so pivotal in Season 3. However, the weapons that the village makes are not always swords, as we saw with Mitsuri's whip-like blade's debut in the latest batch of episodes.

Still, Gyoemi's weapon is even more unique. The Stone Hashira fights with a special flail that consists of a spiked ball and an ax blade, with a chain connecting the two. While this might come across as something of a surprising weapon choice considering how central sword-based combat has been to the series, Gyomei is incredibly dangerous when he wields his weapon of choice.

While fans of the anime have yet to see the Stone Hashira in action, they can rest assured that when they do see him in combat in Season 4 of "Demon Slayer," they will also see why he's one of the most deadly and effective warriors of all, and how his strength can even pose a threat to the likes of Upper One Kokushibo (Ryotaro Okiayu/Jonah Scott) and Demon King Muzan (Toshihiko Seki/Greg Chun).