Kirisame

Kirisame (キリサメ) is a curved blade that Hody Jones uses underwater. This weapon made its first appearance in Chapter 637 and Episode 558, in the sheathe behind Hody's back, and is seen being used in Chapter 638 and Episode 559. The blade was broken by Luffy during their clash in the ocean.

Abilities
Hody puts the blade on his back (over his dorsal fin) to cut his opponents while swimming, further enhancing his shark features.

The blade is extremely sharp as it was able to cut through a large oarfish that was near him. Hody was also able to swim while somersaulting rapidly, in a manner similar to a buzzsaw. The anime also adds the effect of air blades when Hody performed this maneuver.

Translation and Dub Issues
The term "Kirisame" (霧雨) is usually translated as "drizzle" or "misty rain", with "Kiri" meaning "mist" or "fog", while "same" (a derivative from "ame") meaning "rain"; by replacing the kanji as Kirisame (斬鮫), "Kiri" meaning "cut", "same" being "shark", thus creating a pun.

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