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    Classification of swords

    The English language terminology used in the classification of swords is imprecise and has varied widely over time. There is no historical dictionary for the universal names, classification, or terminology of swords; a sword was simply a single-edged or double-edged knife that grew incrementally longer and more complex with technological advances. Historical terms without a universal consensus of definition were used to label weapons of similar appearance but of different historical periods, regional cultures, and fabrication technology. These terms were often described in relation to other unrelated weapons, without regard to their intended use and fighting style. In modern history, many of these terms have been given specific, often arbitrary meanings that are unrelated to any of their historical meanings. Wikipedia

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    The Zweihänder ("two-hander") or Beidhänder ("both-hander") is a true two-handed sword, in the sense that it cannot be wielded in only one hand. It was a specialist weapon wielded by certain Landsknechte (mercenary soldiers), so-called Doppelsöldners. Classification by blade type. Han dynasty Jian swords (above)
  3. en.wikipedia.org

    The Zweihänder (German pronunciation: [t͡svaɪhɛndɐ] ⓘ, literally "two-hander"), also Doppelhänder ("double-hander"), Beidhänder ("both-hander"), [1] Bihänder, or Bidenhänder, is a large two-handed sword that was used primarily during the 16th century.. Zweihänder swords developed from the longswords of the Late Middle Ages and became the hallmark weapon of the German Landsknechte ...
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  5. medievalcollectibles.com

    Two-Handed Swords. Two-handed swords, also known as the Great Sword and Zweihander, are large swords up to about 6 feet in length and weighing between 15 and 20 pounds. They were used from the middle of the 15th century to the late 16th century. Unlike one-handed swords, they require both hands to wield effectively due to their weight and size.
  6. medievalextreme.com

    The two handed swords appear as one of the most common but demanded weapons in medieval-centric sports. In buhurt tournaments, these two handed swords give respect, but they require long-term expertise and repeated practice to wield appropriately. They were battlefield weapons, but they turned into tournament arms together with one-handed ...
  7. kvetun-armoury.com

    The two-handed sword is widely represented in the Italian and Iberian sources of the 16th and 17th centuries and exists in two main forms: a sword that reaches to the owner's armpit and a sword that is more or less in the same height as the owner. The first, lighter and more maneuverable option, is a perfectly balanced fencing weapon, while the ...
  8. swordskingdom.com

    Oct 17, 20243. Two-Handed Jian. In China, the two-handed jian emerged as a large, double-edged straight sword traditionally used by martial artists and warriors. Though less common than its single-handed counterpart, the two-handed jian allowed for more powerful strikes and defensive techniques, demonstrating the versatility of large swords across cultures. 4.
  9. buyingasword.com

    Double handed swords were also sometimes called Zweihanders and great swords. In battle, functional two hand sword could be swung powerfully in order to crush the heavy armor of opponents. Following the disappearance of armor due to the growing use of firearms in the late 16th century, most two handed swords began to be used as ceremonial weapons.
  10. Feb 24, 2024Two-handed swords were long favorite weapons in many parts of Europe. Recognized for its massive long blade with parrying hooks, the zweihander was the two-handed sword of the German Landsknechts that was mainly used in the 16th century. This article explores the unique characteristics of the zweihander.
  11. regenyei.com

    The two-handed sword, also known as a greatsword or Zweihänder in German, was a formidable medieval weapon that emerged in Europe during the late Middle Ages, primarily during the 14th to 16th centuries. As its name suggests, it was characterized by its large size and distinctive feature of being wielded with two hands on a long grip.
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