Swords are one of the most common types of weapons used in the One Piece world. They're used extensively by pirates, marines, samurai, bounty hunters, among others. While they are very common, only a few individuals have swords that are named.
The reason behind these swords being special is that they are made by an infamous blacksmith or they are named due to the exploits of the wielder. There are a total of twelve Supreme Grade Blades, twenty-one Great Grade Blades, fifty Skillful Grade Blades, and many other named swords whose grades are unknown, all wielded by special people in the One Piece world.
One Piece: 32 Strongest Swordsmen, Ranked
Considering its swashbuckling setting, it's unsurprising that talented swordfighters populate One Piece. Here are the strongest of the lot.
Dracule Mihawk
Strongest Swordsman In The World Sword
- Name: Yoru
- Sword Grade: Supreme Grade
- Sword Type: Black Blade
Mihawk has a reputation that is feared by everyone in the world, and he is a very cool guy who does not crave anything fancy. He just wants a calm and peaceful life. Behind this personality is an individual known to be one of the strongest characters to have ever faced off against Shanks. Mihawk is deemed a rival to him and has earned Shanks' respect wholeheartedly. The true extent of his battle prowess is still unknown, but during the Marineford war, he was able to cut an entire iceberg with a single sword slash.
Fujitora
A Marine Admiral With Exceptional Swordplay
- Sword Name: Yakuza Kasen
- Sword Grade: Supreme Grade
- Type: Shikomizue
Fujitora is a monster that combines his Devil Fruit powers with his swordplay to make himself unpredictable and deadly in combat situations. He was first introduced during the Dressrosa arc, where he was able to fight on par with Roronoa Zoro, and Sabo. Even Doflamingo acknowledged his fighting prowess.
Furthermore, being an Admiral of the Navy, he was able to fight against the commander of the Revolutionary Army and hold his own against them without any problem. His Devil Fruit allows him to manipulate gravity, so he can halt the movement of his opponents, which gives him an edge in battle.
Trafalgar D. Water Law
Captain Of The Heart Pirates
- Sword Name: Kikoku Sword
- Grade: Ungraded
- Type: Cursed Ōdachi
Law's Devil Fruit complements his Devil Fruit quite nicely, as it helps it reach its true potential. He is a skilled swordsman who has fought and defeated many powerful fighters, such as Kin’emon, who is one of the retainers of Kozuki Oden.
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As previously mentioned, he possesses the Ope Ope no Mi, which enhances his swordplay greatly. He combines his Devil Fruit with his sword, which allows him to bypass anything solid. It enhances his damage output to such a degree that he was able to take Big Mom out.
Kouzuki Sukiyaki
The Father of Kozuki Oden
- Sword Name: Nidai Kitetsu
- Sword Grade: Great Grade
- Type: Cursed Katana
Sukiyaki is the former shogun of Wano Country and the legendary blacksmith who made one of Zoro's swords. He once ruled Wano and wanted to help his son reach his goals of becoming a shogun of Wano. Unfortunately, fate had other plans for him as he saw his son being executed by Kaido. He is said to be a swordsman, but there is no indication as to how truly powerful he is. But being crowned the Shogun of Wano means that he is a fighter as well as a great leader.
Kozuki Momonosuke
The New Shogun Of Wano Country
- Sword Name: Ame no Habakiri
- Sword Grade: Great
- Grade Type: Katana
Momonosuke, during the Wano Country Arc, received a very strong power-up, thanks to a Devil Fruit. He can transform into a dragon. He hasn't been able to fully control his Devil Fruit yet, but in the foreseeable future he will get control over his fruit, and it will make him a very strong ally of Luffy.
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He is a swordsman, but still a novice who is learning the trade, and when he does learn, he will be very strong just like his father. On top of this, if he can go into his man-beast form, he will be unstoppable as a swordsman.
Tashigi
The New Generation Of Swordsmen In The Marines
- Sword Name: Shigure, Kashu, Yamaoroshi
- Sword Grade: Grade, Skillful Grade, Skillful
- Grade Type: Katana
Tashigi is a Marine officer who works directly under Vice-Admiral Smoker. She is a swordsman who tries her best to improve her swordplay to fulfill her dream of owning all the grade swords in the world. It is a daunting task, but she has been able to collect three so far. She has improved a lot during the timeskip, and her will has become even stronger, and so has his swordplay.
Roronoa Zoro
Right-Hand Man Of Yonko Luffy
- Sword Names: Wado Ichimonji, Sandai Kitetsu, Enma
- Sword Grade: Great Grade, Grade, Great Grade
- Type: Katana, Cursed Katana, Katana
Zoro is a member of the Straw Hat Pirates and he has dreams of becoming the world's strongest swordsman. He is a phenomenal swordsman who is among a handful that possess advanced Conqueror's Haki. He has fought against many powerful foes that have given him a very hard time. His most recent fight against King showed his raw power and battle IQ, where he struck down King with overwhelming power. On top of this, he was able to hurt Kaido.
- Release Date
- October 20, 1999
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Directors
- Hiroaki Miyamoto, Konosuke Uda, Junji Shimizu, Satoshi Itō, Munehisa Sakai, Katsumi Tokoro, Yutaka Nakajima, Yoshihiro Ueda, Kenichi Takeshita, Yoko Ikeda, Ryota Nakamura, Hiroyuki Kakudou, Takahiro Imamura, Toshihiro Maeya, Yûji Endô, Nozomu Shishido, Hidehiko Kadota, Sumio Watanabe, Harume Kosaka, Yasuhiro Tanabe, Yukihiko Nakao, Keisuke Onishi, Junichi Fujise, Hiroyuki Satou
Cast
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Mayumi TanakaMonkey D. Luffy (voice) -
Kazuya NakaiRoronoa Zoro (voice)
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One Piece is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. The series follows protagonist Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirate crew as they explore the Grand Line to find the King of the Pirates' ultimate treasure, the One Piece, in order to become the next king. The manga's popularity helped it spin off into a larger media franchise, including an anime with more than 1,000 episodes.
