A two-handed sword, used as a general term, is any large sword that requires two hands to use, in particular:
- the European longsword, popular in the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
- the Zweihänder sword favored by the Landsknechts of 16th century Germany.
- the Scottish claymore.
- Asian two-handed swords include the Japanese Uchigatana or Odachi, and the Chinese Wodao and Zhanmadao.
Note that some of these swords, such as the Scottish claymore, are actually intermediate in size between a true two handed sword such as the Zweihänder and a one handed sword. For a user of sufficient strength, the sword could be used one handed, although many users would wield it with two hands. Refer to the Bastard Swords under the Longsword reference.
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