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 they were typical member of the crew. Nearly ever crew/organization has a swordsman within it. This may be because swords 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
 * Ohm
 * Pickles
 * T-Bone
 * Kaku
 * Spandam
 * Koby
 * Helmeppo
 * Golass (Anime Only)
 * Pin Joker (Anime only)
 * President Snake (Anime only)
 * Saga (Anime only)
 * Toma (Anime only)