He later sliced through both the massive stone golem and Pica using Senhachiju Pound Ho, wounding him. Zoro also managed to use Sandai Kitetsu (alongside both Wado Ichimonji and Shusui) to block the bite of an enormous dragon.Īfter the timeskip, coupled with Zoro's improved strength and skills, Sandai Kitetsu's sharpness could grievously wound Hody Jones underwater. It later withstood strikes from the far more superior Great Grade sword, Shusui, wielded by the master samurai, Ryuma though he commented that his swords might break if their fight continued. Īside from its sharpness, Sandai Kitetsu also has great durability, being able to defend against the powerful blows from Kaku's Zoan Devil Fruit enhanced Rokushiki techniques. When Chopper found Zoro half-stuck inside a chimney at Water 7, he could sense that Chopper had Sandai Kitetsu with him and explained the fact he could sense the blade's curse.
From the moment he first touched it, Zoro could sense that it was cursed and this nature means he can feel when the sword is nearby even if it is not in his immediate possession. Feeling this, he gave the sword more attention to make it realize it only acts on his direction. However, Zoro later commented that the sword appeared to be a "problem child" notably, it seemed bloodthirsty and wanted to make his arm slash without his direction. Sandai Kitetsu also managed to cut a Sea Train carriage in half. Once Sandai Kitetsu passed by his arm without leaving a wound, it still cut deep into the floor point first, leaving one-fourth of its blade. The most notable feature of Sandai Kitetsu is its great sharpness, making it easier for cutting, which was highlighted when Zoro had decided to test his luck against its curse and its previous owner, Ipponmatsu declared it could cut off his arm. Being created by Tenguyama Hitetsu, one of Wano's Greatest Swordsmiths, and the imitation of Kotetsu's Nidai Kitetsu, Sandai Kitetsu has both superior qualities and strength compared to other normal swords despite being a Meito among the lowest grade.