Zoro's swords explained: Wado Ichimonji, Sandai Kitetsu, Yubashiri, Shusui and Enma

Roronoa Zoro fights with three swords, but over the course of One Piece he has owned more than that. Some he lost, one he gave back, and one he has carried since he was a child. If you have ever wondered what Zoro's swords are called, which was his first, or which three he uses now, this guide covers every one of them.

Zoro's swords at a glance

• Wado Ichimonji: from Kuina, his childhood friend. Great Grade. Still with Zoro.
• Sandai Kitetsu: from a sword shop in Loguetown. Skillful Grade. Still with Zoro.
• Yubashiri: a gift from the same Loguetown shop owner. Good Grade. Destroyed at Enies Lobby.
• Shusui: won from Ryuma's zombie at Thriller Bark. Great Grade. Returned to Wano.
• Enma: given by Kozuki Hiyori in Wano. Great Grade. Still with Zoro.

Zoro's three swords today are Wado Ichimonji, Sandai Kitetsu and Enma.

What was Zoro's first sword?

Wado Ichimonji is the first named sword Zoro owned, and the only one he has carried from the very start. Before the Straw Hats, he also used ordinary swords; two of them were cut in half by Dracule Mihawk at the Baratie, the fight that made Zoro promise never to lose again.

Wado Ichimonji: the promise

Wado Ichimonji belonged to Kuina, Zoro's childhood friend and rival at the dojo. She dreamed of becoming the world's greatest swordsman. After her sudden death, Zoro asked her father for her sword and swore to reach that goal for both of them. It is the one sword he has never replaced, and in fights he often holds it in his mouth. In Wano we learn it was forged by Shimotsuki Kozaburo, the same smith who made Enma.

For many fans this is the most meaningful of Zoro's blades, which is why it is the most common first pick. See our Wado Ichimonji wooden katana.

Sandai Kitetsu: the cursed sword

Zoro found Sandai Kitetsu in a sword shop in Loguetown. The Kitetsu blades have a reputation for bringing misfortune to whoever wields them. To test his luck, Zoro threw it into the air and held out his arm. The blade fell past him without a scratch, and the shop owner, impressed, gave it to him for free.

It is one of the scenes that showed early on exactly who Zoro is. Choose the Sandai Kitetsu wooden katana or the glowing Sandai Kitetsu LED katana.

Yubashiri: the sword he lost

In the same Loguetown shop, the owner also gave Zoro Yubashiri, a light and fast family sword. It stayed with him until Enies Lobby, where the Marine officer Shu rusted it with the power of his Devil Fruit. Zoro gave Yubashiri a proper farewell, and it is why he needed a new third sword at Thriller Bark.

Yubashiri is now part of our collection as the Zoro Yubashiri LED katana. Read the full story of Yubashiri.

Shusui: the samurai's black blade

At Thriller Bark, Zoro faced the zombie of Ryuma, a legendary samurai from Wano. After defeating him, Zoro took Ryuma's black blade, Shusui, which became one of his three swords for the rest of that era. In Wano, Shusui turned out to be a national treasure, so he returned it to Ryuma's grave and received Enma in its place.

Many fans think Shusui has the best look of all Zoro's swords. We make it as a wooden katana and as an LED katana.

Enma: the sword that scarred Kaido

Enma once belonged to Kozuki Oden, who used it to give Kaido the only scar anyone has left on him. It was made by Shimotsuki Kozaburo, and it is known for pulling huge amounts of Haki out of whoever holds it. Zoro had to learn to control Enma during the Wano arc before he could use it against Kaido himself.

If Wano is your favourite arc, start with the Zoro Enma White wooden katana, or see Enma in purple and in black and red in our wooden katana collection.

Which Zoro sword should you get?

• Your first Zoro sword: Wado Ichimonji, the one with the most meaning.
• Zoro's three swords today: Wado Ichimonji, Sandai Kitetsu and Enma, on a triple stand.
• The classic pre-Wano look: Wado Ichimonji, Sandai Kitetsu and Shusui.
• For a glowing setup: Shusui, Sandai Kitetsu or the new Yubashiri as an LED katana.
• The Loguetown pair: Sandai Kitetsu and Yubashiri, the two swords Zoro got on the same day.
• For Wano fans: Enma.

All our katanas are about 104 cm long with non-sharp, decorative blades, made for walls, desks and cosplay. To show all three together, add a triple katana display stand.

Zoro on screen now

The anime's Elbaf arc began in April 2026, and Netflix's live-action season 2, Into the Grand Line, arrived in March 2026, while season 3 has been filming in Cape Town. More Zoro, more swords.

Zoro's swords: quick answers

How many swords does Zoro have?

He fights with three. Today they are Wado Ichimonji, Sandai Kitetsu and Enma. Over the series he has also owned Yubashiri and Shusui.

What is Zoro's first sword?

Wado Ichimonji, Kuina's sword, which he has carried since childhood.

Who made Enma?

Shimotsuki Kozaburo, the Wano swordsmith who also forged Wado Ichimonji.

Why did Zoro give up Shusui?

Shusui is a national treasure of Wano. Zoro returned it to Ryuma's grave and received Enma from Hiyori in exchange.

Which Zoro sword is the strongest?

Wado Ichimonji, Shusui and Enma are all Great Grade swords. Enma is the one Zoro used against Kaido and King in Wano, and fans often call it his strongest.

One Piece and its characters belong to Eiichiro Oda, Shueisha and Toei Animation. Our katanas are fan-made, decorative replicas.