Longsword, Bastard Sword, Hand and a Half sword: do they need two hands?

In response to some recent chatter I've encountered discussing how certain types of sword need to be used in two hands in order to operate effectively, we explore the flexibility of these long hilted swords and how that impacts their performance. Featured swords: LK Chen Immortal Wudang Jian https://lkchensword.com/immortal-wuda... Albion Mercernary https://albion-swords.com/product/the... Albion Oakeshott https://albion-swords.com/old_albion_... Hanwei Tinker Pearce Bastard Sword (Customized by Matt Cross) https://www.kultofathena.com/product/... Albion Baron https://albion-swords.com/product/the... If you want to continue learning about swords and sword related topics I highly recommend the Patreon of my colleague Matthew Forde. He has a wealth of knowledge of British military history and beyond. Subscription is well worth it and features book reviews, case studies, interviews with experts, and articles from guest authors (including the occasional ramblings of Dlatrex).   / matthewforde   0:00 Intro 0:20 Handness in swords 5:50 Agility drill 7:20 Cutting tests 9:36 Parting thoughts