Orcrist, the Sword of Thorin Oakenshield (UC2928)
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In Third Age of Middle-earth, Thorin Oakenshield and his
Company of Dwarves came upon a troll lair in Rh'aur. There Thorin found an
ancient Elven sword named Orcrist, forged by the high Elves of the West, in
Gondolin. Thorin claimed Orcrist for his own and vowed to cleave Goblins with it
once again. He wielded the sword through most of the Quest for Erebor, using it
against the Goblins of the Misty Mountains. The Goblins called it "Biter" and
hated and feared it. The blade of Orcrist features a curved leaf shape on one
side, and a straight edge on the other, a fitting design for a blade meant to
cleave Orcs and Goblins. Adorning the pommel is an emblem of the heraldry of
Ecthelion of the Fountain. The hilt is shaped from the tooth of a dragon. It is
unknown if the tooth was acquired prior to the fifth battle of the First Age, or
added to the sword with the inscription in the millennia after the Fall of
Gondolin, most likely by the Dwarves of the North.
Inscriptions on the sword in Elven runes:
On the guard is the name Orcrist "Goblin-cleaver".
Blade Inscription (both sides): "The serpent's tooth".
This authentically detailed replica is a reproduction of the actual filming prop
built by Weta Workshop of New Zealand and used in the motion picture, THE
HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY. United Cutlery, industry leader in fine movie
reproductions, has meticulously recreated the prop using only the finest grade
materials and craftsmanship. Close attention to detail was a top priority. The
sword is 38 3/4" long and features a stainless steel blade with an etched runic
inscription. The hilt is crafted with solid metal parts, simulated gem stones,
and an acrylic resin grip
cast from the original prop. It is presented with a wood wall display and
includes a certificate of authenticity.
Overall Length: 38 3/4"
Blade Length: 26 7/8"
Blade Material: AUS-6 Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Acrylic resin
Display: Wood with wood grain finish
and silk screen graphic
From United Cutlery
List Price - $324
Our Price - $169