Lord of the Rings – Ringwraith Sword

Description of the Product

Millions have grown up with J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings since the 1950’s. The classic epic is considered by many to be the greatest fantasy tale ever told. The story is one of the struggle between good and evil, but also of the role small ordinary folk can play in changing the world. The book trilogy was named the most popular book of the 20th Century, and Peter Jacksons feature film trilogy has won awards, as well as a legendary status of its own, since coming out in 2001-2003. The Hobbit is a prequel to the Lord of the Rings, the book having been published in 1937, and the movie trilogy having come out 2012-2014. The movies brought Middle-earth to life in stunning and faithful detail, giving that world an unimaginable authenticity, which is a major part of why the movies are still so beloved. We are thrilled to be able to bring you the swords and other weapons from these films. They may not be forged by high elves in Gondolin, or Weta Workshop in New Zealand, but they are officially licensed and meticulously crafted by United Cutlery, so that you too can own a piece of the magic.

During the Second Age Sauron had deceived the Elves, and as they forged the Rings of Power, in secret Sauron created the One Ring to rule them all, becoming the Lord of the Rings. Of those Rings of Power, nine Sauron gave to mortal men doomed to die. Those nine great kings eventually became the Nazgûl, Ringwraiths, shadows of despair, and his most terrible servants.

At the end of the Second Age when the Last Alliance defeated Sauron and his forces, the Nazgûl vanished together with Sauron for a thousand years. But then eventually a Shadow returned and the Necromancer built Dol Guldur in Greenwood the Great. Another evil realm was also founded, by the Lord of the Nazgul in Angmar. The power of Angmar continued to grow, and the last kingdom of the Dunedain in the north was wiped out.  Eventually the Witch-king was defeated and he fled to Mordor, awaiting the return of the Necromancer, Sauron. In Mordor, the Nazgûl turned Minas Ithil to Minas Morgul, and ended the line of kings in Gondor. During the War of the Ring, at the end of the Third Age, the Nazgûl rode out of Minas Morgul in search of the Shire and Baggins. Having lost their horses at the Ford of Bruinen when pursuing Frodo and his companions, the Ringwraiths slinked back to Mordor to be given fell beasts with wings as their new steeds. During the Battle of Pelennor Fields their leader, the Witch-king of Angmar was slain, and the rest of the Nazgûl finally perished when the Ring was destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom.

The chief power of all the Nazgȗl was the fear they struck in living things, weakening hearts with terror, and spreading the Shadow of Mordor, causing despair and sickness. But the Nazgûl did also have physical weapons, as Frodo and the company found out on Weathertop. This evil and ancient sword of the Ringwraiths was built by armorers of the dark land of Mordor. The pommel of this gigantic broadsword is diamond shaped, and the barbed cross-guard emphasizes its cruelty. The asymmetrical blade has been aged to underline its battle-worn and menacing look.

The sword is about 135 cm in length, and the blade is made of 420 stainless steel. The hilt parts are solid metal, and the grip is wrapped in leather. The blade has a distressed acid-etched finish, duplicating the original movie prop as closely as possible. This sword is a replica of the actual filming prop used in the The Lord of the Rings- trilogy, which United Cutlery has meticulously reproduced using the finest grade materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. The stainless steel blade is easy to care for, and  is ideal as a decoration, as part of a costume, and as a collectible. The material is not suitable for fencing or cutting practice. This item includes a matching wooden display plaque and a certificate of authenticity.

• Officially licensed movie replica from The Lord of the Rings-movie trilogy
• Overall length: 134,8 cm
• Blade length: 100,9 cm
• Handle length: 32,8 cm
• Weight: 2,24 kg
• Blade material: 420 J2 stainless steel
• Metal guard and pommel
• Grip wrapped in genuine leather
• Wooden display with silkscreen motif included
• Comes with a certificate of authenticity
• Made by United Cutlery