Budd, also known by the codename “Sidewinder,” is a former member of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad in Kill Bill: Volume 1 and Kill Bill: Volume 2. Unlike the more disciplined assassins in the group, Budd is portrayed as a disgraced and disillusioned figure who has left his violent past behind, living a quiet and worn-down life far removed from his former glory.

While Budd is not a traditional swordsman like others in the organization, his connection to the katana comes through his past as one of Bill’s trained assassins, where the sword represented precision, honor, and lethal efficiency. In contrast to The Bride’s iconic Hattori Hanzō blade, Budd’s association with the katana symbolizes decline and abandonment of purpose, highlighting how far he has fallen from his former skill and status within the Deadly Vipers.

Overall Length Inside Sheath: 105.7 cm
Overall Length Without Sheath: 102.5 cm
Blade Length: 72.6 cm
Blade Width: 3 cm
Blade Thickness: 0.7 cm
Guard Width: 8.2 cm
Material: 1045 Carbon Steel, Zinc Alloy, Wood
Sharp: Yes