![]() ![]() The design of Anduril continues to stand out as we look at the hilt. Of course, many swords in Lord of the Rings are engraved, but this engraving is partially what identifies the Anduril sword and, consequently, Isildur’s heir. The engraving is one of the things that holds the Anduril sword apart and sets it apart from similar fantasy longswords. This type of inscription isn’t unheard of with historical medieval weaponry, but it is unusual and mostly seen with ceremonial weapons. If this seems like a mouthful, bear in mind that the engravings are in Elven runes, which take up much less space on the sword than English script. I am Anduril who was once Narsil, sword of Elendil. Unlike most medieval longswords, Anduril also has an engraving down the centre of the blade, running in the fuller. It has a deep fuller that runs down the full length of the sword. ![]() The Anduril sword replica may have some very minor differences to the sword shown in the film or described in the book, but it’s an incredibly close recreation which is easily identifiable as Aragorn’s signature weapon.Īnduril is a longsword, the double-edged blade itself being similar to that of many European longswords of the medieval period. While its function in the story can’t be refuted, much of what makes Anduril such an important part of Lord of the Rings is its memorable and classic design. If you are a collector of iconic fantasy swords in general, or examples of a great Lord of the Rings sword, Anduril should definitely be a centrepiece of such a collection or display. ![]() This Anduril sword would also make a beautiful display piece, whether on its own or as part of a larger collection. Battle ready fans will be pleased to find that this replica is functional as well as beautiful, hand crafted to be able to withstand some punishment and to provide a powerful swing when wielded with two hands. This is a replica that should be ideal no matter what your intentions are for your Anduril sword. It’s immediately recognisable by most fantasy fans and enthusiasts, especially those with a specific interest in Tolkien’s world of Middle Earth. The Anduril sword of Lord of the Rings is a classic. ![]()
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