What is Andúril in Lord of the Rings?

Andúril is the reforged sword of Aragorn, made from the shards of Narsil — the blade that cut the One Ring from Sauron's hand at the end of the Second Age. Reforged in Rivendell and presented to Aragorn, Andúril — the Flame of the West — is the most significant sword in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and a symbol of the rightful king of Gondor reclaiming his destiny.

What sword does Frodo carry in Lord of the Rings?

Frodo carries Sting — a short Elvish blade forged in the lost city of Gondolin during the First Age. Originally found by Bilbo Baggins in a troll hoard during The Hobbit, Sting was passed to Frodo at the outset of the War of the Ring. It is famous for glowing cold blue in the presence of Orcs and Goblins.

What sword does Gandalf carry in Lord of the Rings?

Gandalf carries Glamdring — also known as Foe-hammer — a full-length Elvish longsword forged in Gondolin during the First Age and originally carried by Turgon, King of Gondolin. Gandalf found it in the same troll hoard as Sting during the events of The Hobbit and carried it throughout both trilogies.

What is the Morgul Blade in Lord of the Rings?

The Morgul Blade is a cursed dagger forged in the dark realm of Morgul and wielded by the Witch-King of Angmar. It was designed to leave a splinter in its victim's wound, slowly transforming them into a wraith. The Witch-King used it to stab Frodo on Weathertop — the wound that nearly cost Frodo his life and soul during the race to Rivendell.

What sword does King Théoden carry in Lord of the Rings?

King Théoden carries Herugrim — the ancient ancestral sword of the Kings of Rohan, passed down through generations of the line of Eorl. Herugrim was taken from Théoden by Gríma Wormtongue during his enchanted decline and restored to him by Gandalf in the golden hall of Meduseld. Théoden carried it at Helm's Deep and the Pelennor Fields.

What is the Broken Sword of Sauron in The Rings of Power?

The Broken Sword of Sauron is an ancient relic discovered in the Southlands in Amazon's The Rings of Power, associated with Sauron's presence in the region during the Second Age of Middle-earth — long before the events of The Lord of the Rings. It is a physical symbol of Sauron's corruption of the lands that would become Mordor.

Which Lord of the Rings sword is best for display?

Andúril is the most imposing display sword in the collection — its full length, elvish inscriptions, and iconic status making it a natural centrepiece. Sting is the most popular compact option and a favourite for gifting. Glamdring is the standout choice for Gandalf fans. All swords in our collection arrive with a wooden wall display plaque included as standard.

The Complete Guide to Lord of the Rings Swords — Every Blade in Middle-earth Explained

Jedi Master
Mar 8
10 min read

From the reforged steel of Andúril to the cursed iron of the Morgul Blade, the swords of Middle-earth are among the most iconic weapons in the history of fantasy fiction. This is the complete guide to every named blade in J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium — their lore, their wielders, and what makes them extraordinary.

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