Two-handed sword

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 Katana or Odachi, and the Chinese Wodao.

See also

• great sword
• long-sword