Claidheamh da Laimh - The Highland Twohanded Sword

The Claidheamh da Laimh or Highland Twohanded Sword was a Greatsword commonly used in the 16th century until the late 17th Century (i.e. at the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689). It was shorter than continental twohanders like the Montante or Spadone, but had similar use in battle, for bodyguards or to hold a position. The blade was broad and flat, more used for chopping and slashing than for thrusts or binding work like with the medieval longsword. According to various sources like battle reports, it was u