« Dual wielding or akimbo is the technique of using two weapons, one in each hand, during combat. It is not a common combat practice. Although historical records of dual-wielding in war are limited, numerous weapon-based martial arts involve the use of a pair of weapons. The use of a companion weapon is sometimes employed in European martial arts and fencing, such as a parrying dagger. Miyamoto Musashi, a Japanese swordsman, and ronin were said to have conceived of the idea of a particular style of swordsmanship involving the use of two swords.