Why does Shanks not have a black sword?

It is possible as many have pointed out, that Shanks and Rayleigh's swords were simply designed by Oda long before he came up with the concept of how a blade can turn black from Haki, and so now he will have to write his way out of that.
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Why is Mihawk's sword black?

A blade becomes permanently black due to the swordsman's successive use of Conqueror's Haki onto the sword. We have seen that a swordsman exerting their will over their sword is essential to becoming a skilled swordsman. Conqueror's Haki enables a user to exert their will over others.
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Do black blades always have Haki?

However, a black blade is one that is permanently imbued with Haki, and remains black even when the owner isn't there or Haki isn't being channelled into it. There are only two black blades in the entire series: Shusui and Yoru. However, it is unknown how to turn a normal blade into a Black Blade.
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Did Whitebeard have a black blade?

Roger and Whitebeard Failed to Get Black Blades Despite Their Legendary Status - IMDb. One Piece is the epitome of world-building and there are only a handful who can stand on equal footing. And while both Gol D. Roger and Whitebeard were the pinnacles of swordsmanship in their era, neither wielded a Black Blade.
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Who owns the 12 Supreme Grade swords?

Saijo O Wazamono [Supreme Grade Swords] are the 12 Supreme Grade Swords of the highest quality. Confirmed to be of supreme grade are, Yoru owned by Dracule Mihawk, Shodai Kitetsu [meaning First-generation Demon Splitter] owned by the bald member of Five Elders and Murakumogiri owned by Whitebeard before his death.
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What is the rarest sword in One Piece?

The highest grade swords are called Saijō Ō Wazamono. The swords belonging to this category are the rarest. It is followed by Ō Wazamono, Ryō Wazamono, and Wazamono.
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What is the weakest sword in One Piece?

Being of the lowest grade of the three swords, Sandai Kitetsu is the weakest of all the Kitetsu swords. Its name also indicates it was the last of the three to be made. The panel of Zoro keeping Sandai Kitetsu in the manga is extremely similar to that of Zoro keeping Enma.
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Is Dark blade a mihawk sword?

Yoru is one of the strongest swords in the world, ranked as one of the 12 Supreme Grade swords. It is a "Black Blade" (黒刀, Kokutō?) that is currently owned by Dracule Mihawk, the "Strongest Swordsman in the World".
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Did Whitebeard use Haki?

Whitebeard did use haki in paramount war. He was exchanging blows with Navy admiral who had logia powers. Without haki, it was impossible. If you are talking about conquerors Haki, It is bit obvious when you think about it.
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Can Zoro make black blades?

Part of his training was to learn how to use Haki, and during this training, Mihawk told Zoro that with Haki, any blade can become a black blade like his. Using Armament Haki does turn Zoro's blades black, but unlike Yoru, they do not stay this way.
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How did Mihawk get so strong?

Mihawk regularly coats Yoru with Armament Haki to make it even stronger, a technique he eventually taught to Zoro. The source of Mihawk's power is unknown, though it is implied that he has achieved his strength as a result of natural talent, and not through the power of a Devil Fruit.
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Can Ryuma beat Mihawk?

Our top 10 strongest swordsmen in One Piece are Roger. Mihawk, Shanks, Oden, Ryuma, Rayleigh, Fujitora, Big Mom, and Law. Who can beat Mihawk? Currently, there are no swordsmen who are close enough to beat Mihawk.
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Who is stronger Shanks or Mihawk?

Based on the fact that Oda has carefully chosen his words and decided to say that Mihawk only surpasses Shanks at swordplay, it is implied that Shanks is, overall, the stronger fighter. If Shanks and Mihawk were to engage in a duel of pure swordplay, it would be clear for one to see that Mihawk would stand at the top.
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Can Mihawk defeat Kaido?

Kaido is a Yonko, and they're all monsters that Mihawk will inevitably struggle against. While he does have a history of fighting Shanks, their duel happened at least 13 years ago and only 6–7 years after that did Shanks become a Yonko. Mihawk defeating any Yonko is extremely unlikely.
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Did Mihawk eat a devil fruit?

Does he have a devil fruit? We aren't sure how Mihawk became so strong as we don't really have a proper backstory for him yet. As far as devil fruits go he doesn't have one nor needs one. The only thing we know about his past is that he was rivals with Shanks up until Shanks lost his arm saving Luffy.
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Can Zoro beat Mihawk?

Mihawk is the World's Strongest Swordsman and the person that Zoro believes to be his goal. Mihawk possesses tremendous skill that Zoro cannot match at the moment. Although the Straw Hat Swordsman, especially in his King Of Hell form, is very powerful, he still cannot best Mihawk.
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Why did Ace not use Conqueror's Haki?

During his journey as a pirate, Ace learned how to use all three Haki types, and on Fishman Island, he used Conqueror's Haki to knock Hammond out easily. Sadly, Ace never got to become an exceptional user of this power due to his untimely death.
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Why no one used Haki in Marineford?

In the case of marines, even the strongest ones, using this type of Haki is out of the question since they are used to following orders. For example, Kizaru prefers being told what to do, even by people who rank below him such as Sentomaru.
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Can Monkey D Dragon use Haki?

Dragon is almost certainly going to be a user of Conqueror's Haki as well just like his son. In Marineford, Luffy's Conqueror's Haki was attributed to Monkey D. Dragon, meaning he is already implied to be its user despite not having used it so far. In the future, fans will certainly see him make use of this ability.
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Why does Mihawk wear a cross?

Though, he could legitimately just be a Christian, given that there is a bible in the One Piece world, alternatively, he could just think crosses look cool, hence why they're so prevalent with him. If I remember correctly, there is no canon reason.
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Does Mihawk know Shanks?

In the past, Mihawk was a rival to one of the most powerful pirates in the world, Shanks. However, Mihawk lost interest in him after Shanks lost his left arm. He retains a neutral, though somewhat friendly relationship with Shanks, and is able to track him down if the need arises.
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Which swordsman is stronger than Mihawk?

Mihawk is considered exceptionally powerful, but there may be a hidden swordsman even stronger than him. Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro, a member of the Five Elders, possesses a cursed sword and a powerful awakened Devil Fruit, making him a potentially stronger swordsman than Mihawk.
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Can a sword hurt Luffy?

Yes they can!! Swords were one of luffy greatest weaknesses .
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Can a blade hurt Luffy?

Swords are Luffy's weakness because he doesn't have an unfair supernatural resistance to them like he does to blunt damage.
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What is Shanks sword called?

Gryphon is a longer than average saber with a long green hilt and a circular beige guard, as well as a wide and thin guard around the hilt. Shanks keeps it in a blue sheathe on his right hip, even though he wields it with his right arm; although, this could be because he lost his possible-dominant left arm.
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