[Knight of Gondor]

I did notice the discrepancy when he drew his sword as Sam burst into the rooma at Bree. But if you think about it, it really makes a lot of sense! Why would a Ranger such as Aragorn, Isildor's heir though he be, carry such a priceless relic and treasure to the peoples of Middle-Earth around on his rugged travels? Plus, as a Ranger, he would need a real sword for defense/protection in his travels. He would be stupid to walk around the Wilds with a broken sword. I realize Tolkien had it that way, but I think it made a bit more sense in the movie.<P>But if Arwen comes to Helm's Deep (and I think she does) then I will be irritated as well.