help wield

wield <object> [in <hand>]

Selects the weapon that you specify.

If you like, you can choose which hand you wield a one-handed weapon in, but two handed weapons will always need both hands. You can wield two weapons if you wanted to, but there is zero benefit in combat. Your strikes will alternate between wielded weapons.

example:
>wield truncheon
You wield a truncheon in your right hand.
>wield sword in left hand
You wield your Officer's sword in your left hand.

see also:
unwield, hold, release