When did Zoro get his cursed sword?

In the "One Piece" series, Roronoa Zoro acquires his cursed sword, Sandai Kitetsu, during the storyline set in the East Blue arc. Zoro obtains the sword in the Loguetown arc, specifically in Chapter 97 of the manga and Episode 48 of the anime.After the death of Kuina, Zoro's childhood friend and fellow swordswoman, he travels to Loguetown. There, he encounters a swordsmith named Tenguyama Hitetsu, who presents him with three swords to choose from. Zoro selects Sandai Kitetsu as his new sword.Sandai Kitetsu is known to be a cursed sword, and it is said that those who wield it are destined to encounter misfortune and tragedy. However, Zoro is undeterred by the curse and accepts the challenge of mastering the sword despite its reputation.Since obtaining Sandai Kitetsu, Zoro has showcased his remarkable skill and strength with the cursed sword, incorporating it into his fighting style as he continues his journey to become the world's greatest swordsman.

Are these real swords or cosplay props?

Our One Piece swords are real hand-forged blades made from carbon steel with full-tang construction and fitted scabbards. They are genuine collectible swords, not lightweight cosplay props. Handle them with the same care as any real sword.

Which Kitetsu swords from One Piece are represented in this collection?

This collection includes replicas inspired by the Sandai Kitetsu and the Nidai Kitetsu - the third and second grade swords in the three-part Kitetsu blade series from One Piece. The Sandai Kitetsu is the sword Roronoa Zoro claims by testing his luck against its supposed curse in Loguetown, making it one of the most dramatically introduced weapons in the series. It is characterized in the series by its distinctive red and black visual treatment. The Nidai Kitetsu is presented later in the series with its own color and guard design. Both are graded below the legendary Yoru, the first-grade black blade, but above ordinary swords in the fictional world's grading system. The replicas interpret each sword's visual character through the colorways and guard designs associated with their appearances in the series, built on a foundation of 1045 carbon steel and full-tang construction that gives each piece the physical substance of a genuine hand-forged collectible.

How does a Yubashiri replica compare to other Roronoa Zoro sword replicas?

Among Roronoa Zoro's sword replicas, Yubashiri is distinguished primarily by its white finish - a finish it shares with Wado Ichimonji, though the two swords have different visual details and historical significance within the story. Where Wado Ichimonji is the sword Zoro carries as a personal tribute to Kuina and never parts with, Yubashiri was a gift that joined his collection later and was ultimately lost at Enies Lobby, giving it a different emotional resonance for fans of the series. Sandai Kitetsu stands apart in red, and Enma and Shusui both feature black finishes. For display purposes, a Yubashiri replica alongside Wado Ichimonji and Sandai Kitetsu recreates Zoro's pre-Thriller Bark three-sword set - the configuration most associated with the Water 7 arc. A full four-sword set including Enma represents his current Wano-arc loadout. Both configurations make compelling display arrangements for One Piece collectors.

What are the Kitetsu swords and what is their significance in One Piece?

Updated Feb 2026

The Kitetsu are a lineage of three cursed swords in One Piece, each believed to bring misfortune and death to their wielders due to a curse placed during their forging. The three Kitetsu are ranked by grade: Shodai Kitetsu is the highest grade and has not appeared as a named character sword in the main story, Nidai Kitetsu is the second grade and was used by Monkey D. Luffy briefly in Wano, and Sandai Kitetsu is the third and lowest grade - the one Roronoa Zoro claimed at Loguetown in one of the series' most famous scenes. Zoro's claim of the Sandai Kitetsu involved tossing the blade into the air and holding out his arm, daring the curse to take it - when the blade missed, it established both his luck and his fearless character. Despite the curse, Zoro continued carrying the Sandai Kitetsu throughout most of the series, treating the curse as an irrelevant detail for a swordsman of his caliber.