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Mandos · 01-03-2003, 06:23 PM

I love the swords that are used throughout the books. Would anyone like to discuss the History, Names, Purpose, of some of the swords?

MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie · 01-03-2003, 08:34 PM

I have to say I love swords too. I say one of my favorites in the books would be Glamdring. I love how Gandalf aqquired it.

01-03-2003, 08:46 PM

Does he still have Glamdring after he becomes White?

And if yall are going to talk about legendary swords, this discussion can't go on without one of the most important, Aragorn's sword. The name escapes me, but the name was changed when it was reforged, I think.

Mandos · 01-03-2003, 08:51 PM

I will have to agree with you. I OWN GLAMDRING!! the official movie replica!! i collect swords. anyway, yes Gandlaf still has it with him.

Mandos · 01-03-2003, 08:54 PM

Aragorns swords name was Narsil. But after it was reforged, it was changed to Anduril which means FLAME OF THE WEST

Mandos · 01-03-2003, 10:00 PM

Is there any other swords that yall would like to discuss?

Bill Ferny · 01-15-2003, 10:00 PM

A really nice sword by Rick Barret that he calls the "orc cleaver".

While he makes mostly fantasy swords, I wouldn't call his work "wall hangers." From what I've heard and read he works high-carbon steel, heat treats and tempers for proper hardness and spring. I'm sure this sword really could cleave some orcs, and with a little wipe down and some mineral oils, hung back on the wall with not so much as a scratch.

Before you go and spend money on a sword, read this very good article. Like I’ve said before, be careful if you are going to buy a sword. Like the article says, buying a sword is like buying a car, there’s good ones, bad ones, and more used car salesmen than you can shake a stick at! Don’t buy something you will be afraid to wave around a little.

Also, Peter Jackson et al didn’t write the book, and their weapons (some of which are just plain silly in conception, i.e. the “ranger sword”) aren’t the end all. A Viking sword with some embellishment, a few runes or horse symbols, and-poof!-you have a sword of Rohan! Likewise, a Norman or Crusading sword with some similar embellishment, and you have a sword of Gondor, or if you want “sting” take a look at some Celtic leaf blades that come in all sizes. Be creative! Don’t follow the crowd… oh yeah, and be prepared to spend at least $400.

Deathwail · 01-15-2003, 10:40 PM

The Black Blade Gurthang Iron of Death forged by Eol and used by Turin to slay Glaurung i think really was the most amazing weapon in Tolkien lore.It could give off a blast of flame that sent Orcs to their deaths and it in only one slice could slay a Dragon and even Meklor feared it.And in the end it even spoke to Turin showing that it even had thought of its own.If you read about Stormbringer the Black sword of Elric they seem almost to be the same sword.

Gorwingel · 01-16-2003, 01:06 AM

Sting, Bilbo and Frodo's sword, you can't talk about swords of middle earth without talking about that one.

Inderjit Sanghera · 01-16-2003, 04:24 AM

Yep, Gurthang is the sword to own all swords. Said to slay Melkor in the Second Prophecy of Mandos. Though let's not get into the reliability of that. Wasn't it made from a fallen star?

Deathwail · 01-16-2003, 05:05 AM

Yes it was first named Anglachel and it was made from meteoric iron that Thingol received from Eol.It was dull and worn and was reforged for Turin and was renamed Gurthang and was said by Melian to still hold the black soul that forged it(remember Eol is dead by this time after being toss off a cliff by Turgon for killing Aredhel and refusing to obey the laws of Gondolin about not leaving).

01-16-2003, 05:56 AM

i'd have the Andúril of Aragorn.
though it was already forged because the Blade was once broken, it still is the best sword in the fellowship... the Elendil's sword... i also like Gandalf's Glamdring.
and oh! let's not forget Sting! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

01-03-2003, 06:23 PM	#1
Mandos Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 131	Swords I love the swords that are used throughout the books. Would anyone like to discuss the History, Names, Purpose, of some of the swords? __________________ He came unto the timeless halls where shining fall the countless years and endless reigns the Elder King in Ilmarin on Mountain sheer

01-03-2003, 08:34 PM	#2
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 573	I have to say I love swords too. I say one of my favorites in the books would be Glamdring. I love how Gandalf aqquired it. __________________ Do Not Touch -Willie

01-03-2003, 08:51 PM	#4
Mandos Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 131	I will have to agree with you. I OWN GLAMDRING!! the official movie replica!! i collect swords. anyway, yes Gandlaf still has it with him. __________________ He came unto the timeless halls where shining fall the countless years and endless reigns the Elder King in Ilmarin on Mountain sheer

01-03-2003, 08:54 PM	#5
Mandos Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 131	Aragorns swords name was Narsil. But after it was reforged, it was changed to Anduril which means FLAME OF THE WEST __________________ He came unto the timeless halls where shining fall the countless years and endless reigns the Elder King in Ilmarin on Mountain sheer

01-03-2003, 10:00 PM	#6
Mandos Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 131	Is there any other swords that yall would like to discuss? __________________ He came unto the timeless halls where shining fall the countless years and endless reigns the Elder King in Ilmarin on Mountain sheer

01-03-2003, 08:46 PM	#3
Edge Guest Posts: n/a	Does he still have Glamdring after he becomes White? And if yall are going to talk about legendary swords, this discussion can't go on without one of the most important, Aragorn's sword. The name escapes me, but the name was changed when it was reforged, I think.

01-15-2003, 10:00 PM	#7
Bill Ferny Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bree Posts: 390	A really nice sword by Rick Barret that he calls the "orc cleaver". While he makes mostly fantasy swords, I wouldn't call his work "wall hangers." From what I've heard and read he works high-carbon steel, heat treats and tempers for proper hardness and spring. I'm sure this sword really could cleave some orcs, and with a little wipe down and some mineral oils, hung back on the wall with not so much as a scratch. Before you go and spend money on a sword, read this very good article. Like I’ve said before, be careful if you are going to buy a sword. Like the article says, buying a sword is like buying a car, there’s good ones, bad ones, and more used car salesmen than you can shake a stick at! Don’t buy something you will be afraid to wave around a little. Also, Peter Jackson et al didn’t write the book, and their weapons (some of which are just plain silly in conception, i.e. the “ranger sword”) aren’t the end all. A Viking sword with some embellishment, a few runes or horse symbols, and-poof!-you have a sword of Rohan! Likewise, a Norman or Crusading sword with some similar embellishment, and you have a sword of Gondor, or if you want “sting” take a look at some Celtic leaf blades that come in all sizes. Be creative! Don’t follow the crowd… oh yeah, and be prepared to spend at least $400. __________________ I prefer Gillaume d’Férny, connoisseur of fine fruit.

01-15-2003, 10:40 PM	#8
Deathwail Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Door of Night Posts: 99	The Black Blade Gurthang Iron of Death forged by Eol and used by Turin to slay Glaurung i think really was the most amazing weapon in Tolkien lore.It could give off a blast of flame that sent Orcs to their deaths and it in only one slice could slay a Dragon and even Meklor feared it.And in the end it even spoke to Turin showing that it even had thought of its own.If you read about Stormbringer the Black sword of Elric they seem almost to be the same sword. __________________ He who arises in Might.

01-16-2003, 01:06 AM	#9
Gorwingel Beholder of the Mists Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now Posts: 1,419	Sting, Bilbo and Frodo's sword, you can't talk about swords of middle earth without talking about that one. __________________ Wanted - Wonderfully witty quote that consists of pure brilliance

01-16-2003, 04:24 AM	#10
Inderjit Sanghera Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wolverhampton, England Posts: 716	Yep, Gurthang is the sword to own all swords. Said to slay Melkor in the Second Prophecy of Mandos. Though let's not get into the reliability of that. Wasn't it made from a fallen star? __________________ “If I’m more of an influence on your son as a rapper then you are as a father then you've got to look at yourself as a parent” ~>Ice Cube. "Life is so beautiful"->Don Vito Corleone

01-16-2003, 05:05 AM	#11
Deathwail Haunting Spirit Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Door of Night Posts: 99	Yes it was first named Anglachel and it was made from meteoric iron that Thingol received from Eol.It was dull and worn and was reforged for Turin and was renamed Gurthang and was said by Melian to still hold the black soul that forged it(remember Eol is dead by this time after being toss off a cliff by Turgon for killing Aredhel and refusing to obey the laws of Gondolin about not leaving). __________________ He who arises in Might.

01-16-2003, 05:56 AM	#12
otinurth Guest Posts: n/a	i'd have the Andúril of Aragorn. though it was already forged because the Blade was once broken, it still is the best sword in the fellowship... the Elendil's sword... i also like Gandalf's Glamdring. and oh! let's not forget Sting! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]