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Vajra Treasure Void Sword
The Vajra Treasure Void Sword () is a beam saber with a hilt shaped like a Vajra. It is a "work of art forged by a master" that can supposedly cut though anything. In reality, it is simply a very high-energy output beam sword of exceptional quality. It was able to cut the Bio-Gundam's first form in half.
- The vajra (meaning both thunderbolt and diamond) is a ritualistic implement in Buddhist and Hindu beliefs meant to symbolize firmness of spirit and spiritual power.
- The term kongō (金剛, lit. gold strength) is the Japanese word for the vajra.
- Since the vajra as a weapon is said to represent the destructive power of lightning and the unbreakable quality of diamond, hence the alternative translation of kongō as "adamantine".
- A vajra sword or kongō-ken co…