One Piecefeatures special weapons called Meito or Named Swords, which are crafted by talented swordsmiths. Named Swords have different grades, with Saijo O Wazamono being the highest, and Wazamono the lowest. But among these powerful weapons, just which ones are the strongest — and who wields them?
Updated January 14, 2023, by Suzail Ahmad:While devil fruit and Haki are the most used weapons in the series, swords are not too far behind. Many One Piece characters use swords to fight their opponents, which makes the battles enthralling. The swords that they wield obviously play an important role in the outcome of the battles. So, it is extremely important to choose the correct sword to have an edge over the opponent. There are many swords in the series, but the special ones stand out because of their abilities and names. These special swords are better known as Named Swords. As with most powerful things, it is not possible for an amateur to wield these swords. Only the swordsmen of the highest caliber are able to use the best swords in One Piece.
19 Kikoku
Kikoku is the sword of Trafalgar Law, who is one of the most notable members of the Worst Generation. It is a cursed sword, but its grade is unknown. It is unclear when Law acquired the sword, but it was sometime before he made his debut in the series. Law is not a typical swordsman who solely relies on his sword skills to fight; instead, he incorporates his devil fruit with it.
On many occasions, Law has used Kikoku to slice his opponents, but only when they are inside a ROOM. Law used Kikoku with his devil fruit awakening to defeat Big Mom, which also resulted in the creation of a giant crater. There is a chance that Law will unlock even more abilities of his Ope Ope no Mi, which he can use in conjunction with Kikoku.
18 Kashu
Kashu is one of the 50 Ryo Wazamono grade swords. Originally, the sword belonged to Mr. 11 from the Baroque Works, but after his loss to Tashigi, the Marine claimed the sword for herself. The sword has not been used in many fights, so it is difficult to gauge its power.
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Considering its status as a Ryo Wazamono sword, it is certainly one of the better swords in OnePiece. One might think that Tashigi will use this sword in the future, but given her lack of screen time, it looks highly unlikely to happen.
17 Yubashiri
Yubashiri was wielded by Roronoa Zoro. It was a Ryo Wazamono sword that was given to the Straw Hat by Ipponmatsu. Seeing Zoro’s determination to challenge the curse of Sandai Kitetsu, Ipponmatsu decided to give away Yubashiri.
Zoro kept the sword for a long time, and he regularly used it with his other two swords. Yubashiri was a solid weapon, and Zoro continued to wield it in battle until he faced Shu at Enies Lobby. Zoro was unaware of Shu’s devil fruit ability, which gave the Marine an opportunity to touch the sword. Shu’s Sabi Sabi no Mi made light work of Yubashiri, making it unusable. Zoro finally gave up the sword on Thriller Bark.
16 Sandai Kitetsu
Sandai Kitetsu is a Ryo Wazamono blade created by Kozuki Sukiyaki. Considering Sukiyaki’s skills, it is quite surprising that Sandai Kitetsu isn’t higher on the grade scale. Zoro found the sword in Ipponmatsu’s shop in Loguetown. The shopkeeper tried to warn Zoro that Sandai Kitetsu is a cursed sword, so it is not possible for everyone to use it in battle.
So, Zoro decided to test his luck. Unsurprisingly, Zoro’s strong will and luck overcame the sword’s curse, allowing him to use it without any kind of problem. He used Sandai Kitetsu to injure Hody Jones underwater, which is a reflection of Zoro’s swordsmanship as well as the sword’s quality. After learning to use Busoshoku Haki, it is possible that Sandai Kitetsu’s grade might increase.
15 Pretzel
Pretzel is a Named Sword wielded by Charlotte Cracker of the Big Mom Pirates. Cracker made his introduction into the anime during the Whole Cake Island arc, when he clashed against protagonist Monkey D. Luffy.
Cracker is a very talented swordsman, as he was able to wield a huge sword-like Pretzel without any effort. After combining his Busoshoku Haki with Pretzel, Cracker was able to hurt Luffy, who was using Gear Fourth. Pretzel’s grade is unknown, but it is very likely that it is an O-Wazamono sword.
14 Durandal
Owned by Cavendish of the White Horse, Durandal is a rapier, and it is made up of a highly flexible iron. The unique iron of the sword allows Cavendish to deflect and counter many powerful attacks as the sword will not break as easily.
Cavendish was able to use Durandal to counter one of Don Chinjao’s attacks without facing many problems. While in his Hakuba form, Cavendish was able to launch quick attacks which were able to knock out almost every fighter competing in his block.
13 Oto
One of Shiki’s swords, Oto is a Named Sword of an unknown grade. The sword was used by Shiki in many ferocious battles, which included fights against Gol D. Roger, Sengoku, and Monkey D. Garp.
While fighting Garp and Sengoku, Shiki was able to kill many normal Marines with these swords, and he very likely managed to wound Garp.
12 Raiu
Raiu is a nodachi that is wielded by Shiryu, one of the members of the Blackbeard Pirates. It is a Named Sword with a fairly simple design. Shiryu has killed countless people with this sword.
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The sword’s grade is unknown, but it is possible that it could be one of the 21 O-Wazamono swords. Raiu’s true power remains a mystery, but that will change towards the end of the series.
11 Kogarashi
Kogarashi is wielded by the legendary pirate, Shiki the Golden Lion. Shiki has numerous feats to his name. He is the first prisoner to escape from Impel Down. Shiki also managed to destroy a large part of Marineford on his own.
After chopping off his legs, Shiki used Oto and Kogarashi as his legs. The grade of the sword is unknown, but it is highly possible that it is a Ryo-Wazamono or a higher grade.
10 Nidai Kitetsu
One of the 21 O Wazamono swords, Nidai Kitetsu is currently in possession of Hitetsu. It is a cursed sword that was crafted by Kotetsu. The sword is inferior to Shodai Kitetsu in terms of strength and grade, but it is likely still quite strong considering its own grade.
This sword has not been used in a serious battle, so it is difficult to rank the power of the blade. But, as it is an O Wazamono sword, it is very likely a powerful weapon.
9 Shusui
Shusui is considered the national treasure of the Land of Wano. In the past, the sword was wielded by Ryuma and was buried with him after his death. It remained in Wano until Moria stole the blade, along with Ryuma’s corpse.
Shusui is an O Wazamono sword and a black blade. Originally, it was just an O Wazamono sword but after numerous battles, Ryuma managed to turn it into an all-black blade. With the power of Shusui, Roronoa Zoro has managed to slice through a dragon with just a single slash.
8 Wado Ichimonji
Wado Ichimonji has played an important role in Roronoa Zoro’s journey so far. The sword is of significant importance to Zoro as it was once wielded by his rival and friend, Kuina. After Kuina’s death, Zoro requested to take Wado Ichimonji with him and Koshiro agreed to his request.
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The sword is among the 21 O Wazamono swords, and it was the only sword that has managed to withstand the attacks from Mihawk’s Yoru. Wado Ichimonji was also able to fend off attacks from Shusui, another testament to the sword’s durability.
7 Ame no Habakiri
Ame no Habakiri is one of the two swords that were originally in Oden’s possession. It is an O Wazamono sword and Oden used it in conjunction with Enma. Oden used this weapon to leave a massive wound on Kaido.
Ame no Habakiri was crafted by Tenguyama Hitetsu, a legendary swordsmith of Wano. The sword is considered to be on par with Enma, which is another O Wazamono sword; however, it is unknown whether the sword has the ability to draw out Haki as Enma does.
6 Enma
Yet another of the 21 O Wazamono swords, Enma is currently in the possession of Roronoa Zoro, a member of the Straw Hat Pirates. It was previously wielded by Kozuki Oden. The sword was gifted to Zoro by Hiyori in exchange for returning Shusui to him.
Enma is one of the two weapons that managed to injure Kaido in a fight, which is an incredible feat considering that Kaido’s skin is nigh impossible to penetrate. Enma also has the unique ability to draw out Haki from an individual, which makes Zoro’s attacks all the more powerful.
5 Griffon
Griffon is a sword of an unknown grade and it is wielded by Shanks, the captain of the Red Hair Pirates. There is a very strong possibility of Griffon being a Saijo O Wazamono sword, as it has proved to be quite durable over the course of several fights. Shanks clashed his sword against Whitebeard’s Murakumogiri, which caused the sky to split.
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Shanks was able to stop Akainu’s devil fruit enhanced attack with his sword, and the sword was not damaged by the attack. Shanks has also fought against Dracule Mihawk in the past, who also has a Saijo O Wazamono sword. All things point towards Shanks’ Griffon being a named sword of the highest grade.
4 Shodai Kitetsu
Shodai Kitetsu is the strongest known Kitetsu sword, supposedly crafted by the very first generation of Kitetsu swordsmiths. It was the first and the best of its kind; the Kitetsu swords crafted after Shodai Kitetsu were not of the same grade.
Shodai Kitetsu is one of the twelve Saijo O Wazamono grade swords. Being a Kitetsu sword, Shodai Kitetsu is a cursed sword and it is destined to bring a gruesome death to its wielder. It is one of the few swords that fans have not yet seen in action, but that might change in the future. Who knows who may wield this powerful blade?
3 Murakumogiri
Wielded by Edward Newgate, Murakumogiri is quite different from the other entries on the list. Unlike the other named swords, Murakumogiri is wielded as naginata. It is a Saijo O-Wazamono sword, which naturally makes it one of the strongest weapons in the series.
Whitebeard used the Murakumogiri quite efficiently. He used the weapon to overwhelm Blackbeard in a fight, with the latter only surviving because of his unique body. Whitebeard was also able to combine his devil fruit ability with his Murakumogiri to further increase its power.
2 Ace
There was always speculation that Roger’s sword was a named sword, and this was confirmed recently. Roger’s sword is one of the twelve Saijo O Wazamono swords, which is befitting of the pirate with the highest bounty in the series. The sword is named Ace. It is possible that Roger had a very deep affection for his sword, which is why he decided to name his son Ace after his blade.
As a Saijo O Wazamono sword, Ace is a very powerful weapon. A single attack from Roger’s sword was enough to send Kozuki Oden flying through several boulders.
1 Yoru
Mihawk’s Yoru was the first Saijo O-Wazamono weapon to be revealed in the series. Yoru is an all-black blade, worthy of being wielded by the Strongest Swordsman in the World.
With the power of this blade, Mihawk has managed to cut down a giant iceberg and large galleons with ease. The flying slashes from the blade are incredibly accurate and can cause hefty damage to the surroundings. From what the anime has shown so far, no other sword can match Yoru’s power.
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