Lord of the Rings was a landmark movie as were the two sequels. The Lord of the Rings movie series brought to life rich details, interesting characters and unique weaponry.
A fantasy lover's dream come true! While you may have already decided that you want to start collecting Lord of the Rings swords, you may be wondering where to begin?
Which sword should you start with? Use these tips for choosing a Lord of the Rings Sword. We'll give you a brief character insight and their weapon of choice.
Glamdring's Sword:
One of the main characters of the Lord of the Rings trilogy is the wizard Gandalf. Although he's more often seen with his staff, he's not above breaking out his sword, Glamdring when needed. The Glamdring sword is simple and unique in it's stylings.
Gandalf's sword is a long sword with a platinum or bright look to the blade. The handle is wrapped in blue leather and the blade features Elvish runes or writing. Glamdring can be displayed in a case or in it's scabbard which comes separate.
Anduril Flame of the West:
No Lord of the Ring's sword collection would be complete without Anduril, the High King's sword. First belonging to Elasser and later to his heir Aragorn, Anduril was the symbol of hope for a world teetering on destruction.
According to the legend Anduril was the sword that was broken, but through Elvish magic was reforged. Aragorn led the armies of the West to victory over the dark forces that tried to destroy his world. The blade is elegant with extensive work on the handle. It has runes etched in the blade and the handle is wrapped in leather. This is truly a king's sword!
Sting Sword:
The Sting Sword is the weapon of choice for that mild but adventurous Hobbit, Frodo Baggins. Sting had the ability to glow in the presence of evil Orcs.
The Sting sword is not as long as the average sword. It's made for Hobbits! The handle is red and gold with a unique flame like emblem wrapped around it. The sword itself has a crest of runes that runs the length of the blade. This sword is a must have for collectors. Choosing a Lord of the Rings sword should start with Sting!
Hadhafang Sword of Arwen:
The Elvish princess Arwen is a beautiful character everyone loves. Her bravery helped saved the world of men and elves. Arwen carries the sword Hadhafang that she inherited from her grandmother and was later used by her father, the Elf King Elron. The blade is long and curved. The blade is inscribed with Elvish runes or writing and is light and elegant.
Boromir's Sword:
The son of the steward, Boromir brought honor to his household by giving his life for Frodo and his friends. Not a major character but a sincerely brave one Boromir made victory possible for the heroes. The sword is a warrior's sword. It has a long blade with a sturdy handle. The handle is wrapped in brown leather and has a metal pommel.
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