Longclaw — Damascus Steel Sword of Jon Snow | Premium House Stark Sword

The Legend of Longclaw

Longclaw began its story not with Jon Snow, but with House Mormont of Bear Island — one of the oldest and most loyal bannermen of House Stark. For five centuries the sword was the ancestral blade of the Mormonts, passed from generation to generation as a symbol of the family's honour and duty. When Lord Commander Jeor Mormont left Bear Island to take the black and join the Night's Watch, he brought Longclaw with him — intending it eventually for his son, Ser Jorah Mormont.

When Jorah fled Westeros in disgrace, he left the sword behind. It was returned to Jeor on the Wall — and there it remained until the night Jon Snow saved the Lord Commander's life from a wight in his own quarters. In gratitude, Jeor gifted Longclaw to Jon, and had the pommel remade: the bear of House Mormont replaced by a direwolf, the sigil of House Stark, in recognition of the young man's courage and the family he had come from.

From that moment, Longclaw became inseparable from Jon Snow's story. He carried it beyond the Wall on the great ranging, used it to slay a White Walker at Hardhome — proving for the first time on screen that Valyrian steel could destroy the dead — and wielded it through the Battle of the Bastards, the Long Night at Winterfell, and ultimately against the Night King himself. No sword in Game of Thrones is more bound up with themes of identity, loyalty, and destiny than Longclaw. The Damascus patterned blade of this premium replica evokes that Valyrian steel legacy more vividly than any standard finish can.

What is the difference between this and your standard Longclaw replica? The key difference is the blade. This premium version features a Damascus patterned steel blade — with the flowing, rippled patterning associated with the finest hand-crafted swords — in place of the polished mirror finish on our standard Longclaw. Both replicas are 114 cm full-size and share the same iconic direwolf pommel. This version is aimed at serious collectors for whom blade quality and finish is the priority.

What is Damascus steel? Damascus steel is renowned for its distinctive flowing, watered pattern on the blade surface, created through a layering and folding process. It is widely regarded as among the most visually striking blade finishes available, and its rippled appearance makes it a natural match for evoking the legendary beauty of Valyrian steel from Game of Thrones.

What is Longclaw? Longclaw is a Valyrian steel bastard sword, originally the ancestral weapon of House Mormont of Bear Island. It was gifted to Jon Snow by Lord Commander Jeor Mormont after Jon saved his life from a wight, with the pommel recarved from a bear to a direwolf in Jon's honour. It is the most iconic sword in Game of Thrones.

Why does Longclaw have a direwolf pommel? Originally Longclaw bore a bear-head pommel reflecting its Mormont origins. When Jeor Mormont gifted it to Jon Snow, he had the pommel remade as a direwolf — the sigil of House Stark — to honour Jon's heritage and the courage he had shown in saving the Lord Commander's life.

Can Longclaw kill White Walkers? In the world of Game of Thrones, Valyrian steel is one of only two substances capable of destroying White Walkers — the other being dragonglass. Jon Snow famously used Longclaw to slay a White Walker at the Battle of Hardhome, one of the most dramatic moments in the entire series.

How long is the sword and how much does it weigh? The sword measures 114 cm (45 inches) in total length and weighs 1.74 kg — giving it a substantial, premium feel that reflects the quality of the Damascus blade.

Is the blade sharp? No — the blade is completely unsharpened and designed purely for display. It is not combat-ready or suitable for use as a weapon.

Does it come ready to display? Yes. An upgraded wooden wall display plaque is included so the sword can be mounted straight out of the box.

Is there an age restriction? Yes — as this is a metal sword it can only be sold to customers aged 18 and over. Age verification via valid photo ID is required before dispatch.

How quickly will my sword arrive? We offer free UK delivery on all orders. Most orders are dispatched within 1–2 working days and delivered within 3–5 working days.

Can I return it if I'm not happy? Yes — we offer hassle-free returns. Please refer to our returns policy for full details.

Please note. It is prohibited to sell replica swords, knives and daggers to anyone under 18 years old on our website. Even though these are decorative and not sharpened. These rules apply. Anyone found to be under 18 will have their details forwarded to the respected authorities.