Originally Posted by
beloitpiper
Is there any historical example of a one-handed claymore?
Yes. An easily accessible article that will explain some of the typology of Scottish weaponry is this:
http://swordforum.com/articles/hes/highlandscots.php
Dale Seago is a respected researcher in classical European swordsmanship, as well as a martial artist of some repute.
You might also pursue some of Ewart Oakeshott's work on the development of sword typologies, with particular reference to the forms from about 900 AD onward to 1500.
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Dr. Charles A. Hays
The Kilted Perfesser
Laird in Residence, Blathering-at-the-Lectern
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