Dual wielding is often portrayed in movies, anime, and perhaps most notably video games - is there an actual historical precedent of warriors using two full-sized weapons in combat? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

Dual wielding is often portrayed in movies, anime, and perhaps most notably video games - is there an actual historical precedent of warriors using two full-sized weapons in combat?

by justhereforhides

I know that samurai sometimes had offhand weapons like the Daisho, but I'm curious if people actually used two weapons that normally would be wielded by itself

Snipahar

Hi justhereforhides,

While you wait for an answer, you may be interested in the following previously answered questions:

Is there a real-life precedent behind dual-wielding warriors? Answered by /u/Peli-kan.
Dual Weilding Answered by /u/EyeStache.