If you're tired of bad posture at your regular old desk, try an adjustable electric model from Anthrodesk: https://www.anthrodesk.ca/collections/standing-desks/products/programmable-single-motor-electric-standing-desk?variant=39685759402160
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/Tournament_Shortsword_Steel_Oakshott_Type_14_p/vb.ss.feder.14.htm?Click=1799
The Flying Phoenix Han jian by LK Chen
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/lk-chen-flying-phoenix-han-jian/?koa=259
Adorian messer by Landsknecht Emporium
https://www.kultofathena.com/product/landsknecht-emporium-adorian-messer-with-halftan-leather-sheath/?koa=259
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Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
https://theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee/
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