Swordsman

A swordsman is a person versed in the art of the sword. The root of the English word "swordsman" follows from the word gladiator, a Roman term for the professional fighters who fought against each other and a variety of other foes for the entertainment of spectators. The word gladiator itself comes from the Roman word gladius, meaning "a sword".

Swordsmen in One Piece
Swordsmen in One Piece are treated as if theywere typical member of the crew. Nearly ever crew/organization has a swordsman within it. This may be becauseswords were one of the primary weapons of that time, and pirates typically weild swords as a stereotype.

One of the most well known swordsmn from one Piece is Roronoa Zoro, who strives to be the best swordsmanin the world. Currently, th best swordsman in the world is Dracule "Hawk-Eye" Mihawk, so he will have to beat him, as well as every other swordsman in his way.

Known Swordsmen

 * Roronoa Zoro
 * Dracule Mihawk
 * Kuina
 * Koshiro
 * Red-Haired Shanks
 * Cabaji
 * Kuro
 * Johnny
 * Yosaku
 * Hatchan
 * Genzo
 * Tashigi
 * Ippon-Matsu
 * Mr. 1
 * Pell
 * Chaka
 * Pickles
 * T-Bone
 * Kaku
 * Spandam
 * Koby
 * Helmeppo
 * Pin Joker (Movie only)
 * President Snake (movie only)
 * Saga (Movie only)