Glamdring Sword of Gandalf – Lord of the Rings Replica Sword

Glamdring was not made for a wandering wizard. It was forged in the First Age for Turgon, King of the hidden Elven city of Gondolin — the same lost city where Sting and Orcrist were made. When Gondolin fell to Morgoth's forces, Glamdring passed out of legend and into obscurity, surviving thousands of years until Gandalf and the company of Thorin Oakenshield discovered it in a troll-hoard in the Trollshaws of Rhûdaur during the events of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

The runes on the blade identify it by its two names: Glamdring in the Common Tongue, meaning Foe-hammer, and Beater in the Black Speech of the Orcs — a name given to it out of fear by the goblins of the Misty Mountains who faced it in battle. Gandalf carries Glamdring throughout both trilogies, drawing it in the Mines of Moria in his confrontation with the Balrog Durin's Bane, and again in the battles of the War of the Ring.

What is Glamdring?

Glamdring is the ancient Elvish sword carried by Gandalf in both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogies. It was originally forged in the First Age for Turgon, King of Gondolin, and was found thousands of years later in a troll-hoard by Gandalf and Thorin's company.

What does Glamdring mean?

Glamdring means Foe-hammer in the Common Tongue. The Orcs of the Misty Mountains called it Beater in the Black Speech — a name born from fear of the blade in battle.

Is Glamdring from The Hobbit or Lord of the Rings?

Both. Gandalf finds Glamdring in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and carries it throughout all three Hobbit films. He continues to wield it across the Lord of the Rings trilogy, including in his fight against the Balrog in Moria and in the battles of the War of the Ring.

Who made Glamdring originally?

Glamdring was forged in the hidden Elvish city of Gondolin during the First Age, for King Turgon. It was made in the same city as Sting — Bilbo and Frodo's sword — and Orcrist, the sword of Thorin Oakenshield.

How long is this Glamdring replica?

This replica measures 126cm / 49.6" overall — a full-size replica built to display scale.

Does the Glamdring replica come with a display stand?

Yes — a wooden wall display plaque is included with every order.

What is the difference between Glamdring and Sting?

Both swords were forged in Gondolin and share the same Elvish heritage, but they are very different in size. Glamdring is a full longsword at 126cm, designed for a warrior king. Sting is a short blade at 74cm, originally used as a dagger by Men before passing to Hobbits. Both blades glow blue in the presence of Orcs and Goblins.

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