long sword

A Western-style two-handed sword, typically from stomach height to armpit height, usually with a cross hilt.

A sword about as tall or taller than the wielder is a greatsword. A shorter sword of the same style that can reasonably be held with only one hand is an arming sword.

Examples

See also

• Claymore
• Greatsword
• Kriegsmesser
• Short sword
• Two-handed sword
• List of weapons