Can You Use a Single-Handed Sword with TWO Hands?

If you're tired of bad posture at your regular old desk, try an adjustable electric model from Anthrodesk: https://www.anthrodesk.ca/collections... Some weapons in history are clearly 1H or 2H designs, others fall somewhere in the middle and can be used with either one or two hands. What if someone has a single-handed sword (or saber or other blade type) and wants to double paw it? Perhaps a character in a realistic fantasy or historical fiction setting in a novel, movie, or video game? Let's delve into a few practical options, beyond awkwardly wrapping the off-hand around the main hand. Both for striking and blocking / parrying. This is assuming a one-on-one duel or small melee by the way (if you don't have a shield or two-handed weapon plus good armor coverage on a historical battlefield, you're kind of screwed). The reproductions shown in this video: Practice arming sword (Oakeshott Type 14) https://www.woodenswords.com/Tourname... The Flying Phoenix Han jian by LK Chen https://www.kultofathena.com/product/... Adorian messer by Landsknecht Emporium https://www.kultofathena.com/product/... ** Music credits ** Outro: "Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records https://theslantedroom.github.io/stev... Used with artist's permission ** Merch ** https://www.bonfire.com/store/skallswag/ If you want to join Bonfire to start selling your own merch: https://www.bonfire.com/welcome/07bb1... ** Support the channel ** Help fund future videos, get bonus content and access to an exclusive Discord server:   / skallagrim      / @skallagrim   Other ways to support the channel by shopping through affiliate links: Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc: https://www.kultofathena.com/?koa=259 Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords: http://www.woodenswords.com/?Click=1799 Want to treat your face fluff? I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery: https://beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHW... Books about history, martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend: US - https://www.amazon.com/shop/skallagri... Canada - https://amzn.to/2HeOCMA ** Social media **   / _skallagrim_     / skallagrimyt     / skallagrim_yt   #skallagrim #sword #martialarts