The Hobbit – Mirkwood Infantry 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.

Mirkwood, greatest of the forests of the Northern world, was formerly known as Greenwood the Great. After the end of the War of the Last Alliance, in which Sauron lost the One Ring, his spirit moved into the fortress of Dol Guldur, in the southern part of the forest. From then onwards the forest was no longer safe and it received its new name, Mirkwood. In the northern part of the forest lived the Silvan or Wood Elves, ruled by their king Thranduil and his son Legolas. Thranduil’s father had established the Woodland Realm during the Second Age. He himself was not a Silvan Elf, but Sindar or Gray Elf. At the end of the Second Age Thranduil and his father, together with great many Silvan Elves, took part in the War of the Last Alliance against Sauron with the High Elves and the Men of Númerór. The Silvan Elves were not as highly armed as the High Elves and the Men were, and also did not fully accept Gil-galad’s leadership, and as a result the king and the majority of their number perished. Thranduil retreated back to Mirkwood with the remains of his people, where he remained until the Battle of the Five Armies, almost an Age later. During the events of the Hobbit the quest of the Dwarves to reclaim their Kingdom of Erebor finally pushed the Woodland Elves out of their realm and into being a part of the world again, albeit driven mainly by greed for the hoard of Smaug the Dragon. The Mirkwood Elven Army was on the brink of warring with the Dwarves of Erebor, but the arrival of a common enemy, orcs, pushed them to fight together.

The Mirkwood Infantry are soldiers of the Woodland Guard, who protect and watch over Thranduil's kingdom. They are lethal fighters and experts in the use of various weapons, including the bow and the sword. The Mirkwood Infantry Sword has an elegant and deadly Silvan design, with a two-handed grip and a blade forged of stainless steel, ornately decorated with flowing Elven designs.

This officially licensed and superb quality reproduction sword is an exact replica of the sword that appears in the The Hobbit - The Battle of the Five Armies. Each collectible is precisely replicated from the actual film props. Close attention to detail was a top priority to make these replicas as accurate as possible. This beautiful United Cutlery replica features bronze finished cast metal hilt parts, a composite grip, and a stainless steel blade with cast metal ornaments. The stainless steel blade is easy to care for, and the sword 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 featuring an elven motif, and a certificate of authenticity.

• Officially licensed movie replica from The Hobbit - The Battle of the Five Armies
• Material: stainless steel blade
• Hilt parts bronze-finished cast metal, composite grip
• Overall length: c. 123 cm
• Blade length: c. 91,4 cm
• Handle length: c. 31,2 cm
• Weight: 1,9 kg
• Includes a wooden wall display mount and a certificate of authenticity
• Made by United Cutlery