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
Nearly ever crew/organization has a swordsman within it. A skilled swordsman is a valuable asset to a crew, and swordsmen are often found in positions of high respect, such as a first mate.

The swordsman of the Strawhat crew is Roronoa Zoro, who aspires to be the greatest swordsman in the world. Currently, the most powerful swordsman in the world is Dracule "Hawk-Eye" Mihawk, so Zoro will have to beat him, as well as every other swordsman in his way.

In the One Piece World, swordsmen can channel their energy through their swords and their bodies, with a number of applications:


 * Lifting heavy objects or moving and reacting at impossible speeds


 * Cutting substances that are harder than the sword itself


 * Transferring the force of a cut over a distance by swinging a sword at speed, or creating strong winds with sword blows


 * Cutting objects that are thicker than the length of the sword

Known Swordsmen

 * Roronoa Zoro
 * Dracule Mihawk
 * Kuina
 * Koshiro
 * Red-Haired Shanks
 * Cabaji
 * Kuro
 * Johnny
 * Yosaku
 * Hatchan
 * Genzo
 * Tashigi
 * Ippon-Matsu
 * Mr. 1
 * Pell
 * Chaka
 * Ohm
 * Pickles
 * T-Bone
 * Kaku
 * Spandam
 * Koby
 * Helmeppo
 * Brook
 * Ryuuma
 * Lola
 * Jigorou
 * X. Drake
 * Golass (Anime Only)
 * Pin Joker (Anime only)
 * President Snake (Anime only)
 * Saga (Anime only)
 * Toma (Anime only)