Who was the best sword fighter in history?

1. Miyamoto Musashi—Japan's Sword Saint. The life of Japanese samurai Miyamoto Musashi is obscured by myth and legend, but this “sword saint” reportedly survived 60 duels—the first of which was fought when he was just 13 years old.
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Who is the strongest sword fighter?

With that in mind, we've expanded this list even further and added five more of the strongest One Piece swordsmen to it.
  • 8 Vista. ...
  • 7 Trafalgar Law. ...
  • 6 Roronoa Zoro. ...
  • 5 Fujitora. ...
  • 4 Silvers Rayleigh. ...
  • 3 Shanks. ...
  • 2 Dracule Mihawk. ...
  • 1 Kozuki Oden. Kozuki Oden was one of the strongest characters in One Piece.
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Who is the number 1 swordsman?

1 Shimotsuki Ryuma

Known to be the "Sword God," Shimotsuki Ryuma was a famous samurai from the land of Wano. Back during his time, he was considered to be the strongest swordsman in the world.
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Who was the greatest swordsman in medieval times?

William Marshal 1st Earl of Pembroke (1146/7 – 1219), commonly called The Marshal is perhaps the most well documented jouster, swordsman and duelist of the Middle Ages.
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Which country has the best swordsmen?

No other region in the world has had a more profound impact on the development of swordsmanship through the years than Japan, which is why it's home to some of the greatest sword masters in history. Kamiizumi Nobutsuna was a renowned samurai in 16th-century Japan.
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Who is the greatest swordsman alive?

3 June 2020. Jan Chodkiewicz is often referred to as the world's greatest swordsman – and perhaps it is in his blood. The Gdansk based swordsman and sword maker is descended from the great knights, including Poland's most famous commander Jan Karol Chodkiewicz (1560-1621).
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Who was the strongest knight in history?

William Marshal has been dubbed “England's greatest knight” – and probably the most loyal. He served five English kings from Henry II through to his grandson Henry III, and was 70 years old at the time of the 1217 Battle of Lincoln.
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What was the best sword in history?

Top 5 Famous and Deadly Swords
  • #5 Napoleon's Sword: In 1799, Napoleon Bonaparte became the military and political leader of France after staging a coup d'état. Five years later the French Senate proclaimed him emperor. ...
  • #4 The Sword of Mercy:
  • #3 Zulfiqar:
  • #2 Honjo Masamune.
  • #1 Joyeuse.
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Who is the greatest knight in history?

Sir William Marshal - 'The Greatest Knight that Ever Lived'

Sir William Marshal (c. 1146-1219 CE) was a highly celebrated English knight. Aged six, William was given up as a hostage by his father when King Stephen (r.
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What sword has the most kills?

Deadliest swords in history
  • The claymore, the longsword, and William Wallace.
  • The katana and Masamune: Japan's greatest sword smith.
  • Para 3: Saladin's singing scimitar.
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Who can beat Mihawk?

One Piece: 10 Swordsmen Who Can Challenge Mihawk, Ranked By Strength
  1. 1 Shanks. Shanks is one of the Four Emperors of the One Piece world and ranks among the series's strongest characters.
  2. 2 Rayleigh. ...
  3. 3 Fujitora. ...
  4. 4 Kin'emon. ...
  5. 5 Denjiro. ...
  6. 6 Vista. ...
  7. 7 Shiryu. ...
  8. 8 Charlotte Cracker. ...
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What's the strongest sword in One Piece?

Top 15 Strongest Swords In One Piece
  1. 1 Yoru. Mihawk's Yoru was the first Saijo O-Wazamono weapon to be revealed in the series.
  2. 2 Ace. There was always speculation that Roger's sword was a named sword, and this was confirmed recently. ...
  3. 3 Murakumogiri. ...
  4. 4 Shodai Kitetsu. ...
  5. 5 Griffon. ...
  6. 6 Enma. ...
  7. 7 Ame no Habakiri. ...
  8. 8 Wado Ichimonji. ...
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Who is the 1st strongest swordsman in One Piece?

Dracule Mihawk is the strongest swordsman in One Piece, and the wielder of the Saijō Ō Wazamono sword called Yoru.
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Is Zoro the second best swordsman?

Roronoa Zoro aims to be the greatest swordsman in the world in One Piece. But who has he actually surpassed thus far? Also known as the Pirate Hunter, and famed for his usage of the Santoryu in One Piece, Roronoa Zoro is the combatant of the Strawhat Pirates and is second to Luffy in terms of strength.
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Who was the greatest samurai swordsman?

Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645) was Japan's Greatest Swordsman and Samurai. He created a style of Kenjutsu that uses two swords simultaneously and won sixty duels to the death.
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Which empire had the best swords?

The Roman Gladius, most of the known world

This makes our list for sheer longevity. The gladius cut out an empire and policed it for 800 years.
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What is the deadliest sword style?

What Is the Deadliest Sword in the World?
  1. The Katana. One of the most famous swords in the world is also one of the deadliest. ...
  2. The Claymore. Along with being the finishing move of WWE wrestler Drew McIntyre, the claymore is a great Scottish blade. ...
  3. The Urumi. ...
  4. The Muramasa. ...
  5. The Scimitar. ...
  6. The Hook. ...
  7. The Gladius. ...
  8. The Estoc.
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What is the sharpest sword ever?

List of the Sharpest Swords & Blades in World History [Updated]
  • 1.1 1) Damascus Sword.
  • 1.2 2) Shamshir.
  • 1.3 3) Wakizashi.
  • 1.4 4) Katana.
  • 1.5 5) Kilij.
  • 1.6 6) Gladius.
  • 1.7 7) Falcata.
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Who was the last knight in history?

Franz von Sickingen (2 March 1481 – 7 May 1523) was a German knight who, along with Ulrich von Hutten, led the Knight's Revolt and was one of the most notable figures of the early period of the Reformation. Sometimes referred to as The Last Knight.
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Do knights still exist?

Several orders of knights from medieval times still exist today as service orders (like the Knights Hospitallers and Teutonic Knights). But most of us know knighthood as an honor bestowed in the United Kingdom by the queen or members of the royal family in recognition for some great social contribution.
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Who was the greatest knight of the Round Table?

The love story of Lancelot and Guinevere, originating in France, became one of the best known of the Arthurian tales. Lancelot was the greatest knight of the Round Table and Arthur's most trusted ally, but it was his illicit love for Queen Guinevere that made him famous.
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Who is the best fighter got?

1. Jaime Lannister. When it all comes down to it, we believe Jaime Lannister is (or was) the strongest fighter in the Game of Thrones world.
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Which sword is better Katana or longsword?

Considered by some to the finest cutting weapon ever designed, the Katana wins hands-down here. Made of harder steel, the Katana flexes less than a Longsword and can hold a sharper edge, allowing more force to be applied consistently across a smaller surface area.
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Why is the katana so good?

The core is covered by high-carbon harder metals, creating the katana's natural and distinctive curve. In the end, tamahagane steel can cost up to 50 times more than ordinary steel, making high-quality katanas worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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