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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jaer" data-source="post: 4071044" data-attributes="member: 57861">Because you cannot effectively swing a two-handed weapon in deep brush or with low-hanging branches around, and shields really just get in the way, always banging off of branches (and make quite a lot of noise, scaring off game).Two smaller weapons is a much more effective way to fight in these sort of environments (especially when a bear grabs you), and when one is used to darting about (from running through the wilderness, dodging shrubs and branches) one is better trained for quick strikes and deft movement over blocking with a shield or slamming around a large weapon.Take that for what you will.  I know when I go camping, I'm more likely to take a small hatchet and a decent knife over an axe and a sword.</blockquote>