Movie swords, which one would you use. - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Beleg Cuthalion · 02-12-2005, 05:46 PM

Let’s say you’re going to go adventure around in Middle-Earth and you were going to take a sword from the LOTR movies which would you take with you?

For example, would you take Glamdring, it’s subtle leaf-shaped blade adding extra weight to your blow, Aragorn’s ranger sword, with it’s long thrusting point and two or single handed size, The Witch-King’s massive two handed style with it’s ricasso (The blunt part of the blade just in front of the cross-guard) allowing for spear like thrusts, or the Galadhrim soldier’s sword, with it’s massive cleaver-like blade?

Or any of the other swords.

Boromir88 · 02-13-2005, 03:10 PM

Personally, it would be Boromir's sword, your typical gondorian broadsword, that packs a powerful punch. Or, Theoden's sword, Herugrim, the two horse heads for the hilt is kind of neat.

elronds_daughter · 02-13-2005, 04:29 PM

Anduril all the way. Or Eowyn's sword, just because it was hers.

Neurion · 02-13-2005, 06:04 PM

Probably either Isildur's sword, which I quite like, or the Witch-King's sword which would suit my stature fairly well.

TomBrady12 · 02-13-2005, 08:14 PM

Theodens sword is the best looking sword, but I think I would rather have a hand and a half, or a two handed sword, so I will have to say I would take Aragorn's ranger sword.

TB12: Dynasty

Mithalwen · 02-14-2005, 01:37 PM

I too would have Elrond's sword (the one Arwen borrowed when she rescued Frodo ) because it was meant to be Idril's sword brought from Gondolin and it is inscribed in elvish with something about it being a noble sword for a noble lady ... which is rather nice. I saw it when the LOTR exhibition came to London and it was gorgeous. Only caveat would be that it might not be the best choice for fighting on horseback. Especially if you aren't as dextrous as an elf... poor old Asfaloth might get his ears trimmed...

King of the North · 03-09-2005, 06:53 PM

I have a tie between Anduril and Legolas' dual blades (I believe they have no name). From a tactical stand point 2 blades give you a huge advantage. Using one to parry an incoming blow, the other could be used to dispatch the enemy. The problem with that weapon, is that they are shorter than swords like Anduril, so parrying would be more difficult. In conjunction with Legolas' bow and arrow though, the blades become unstoppable. For example: take down approaching enemies with ur bow and then when they get overwhelming and get close, whip out 2 short swords to quickly dispatch enemies in melee range. The thing advantage about Anduril though, over Legolas' blades, is that it is much larger allowing for much more powerful stabs/cuts and easier parries. In addition to the swings being more powerful, the swords size would make it so the area of slicing would be larger (and you could hit many enemies at once) If involved in a huge fight in which are surrounded by scores of enemies, this would be would ur weapon of choice to cut em all down.

Flame_of_Udûn · 04-06-2005, 12:12 AM

Would have to be Andúril for me, nothing else compares to the flame of the west

02-12-2005, 05:46 PM	#1
Beleg Cuthalion Wight Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hominum que contente mundique huius et cupido Posts: 181	Movie swords, which one would you use. Let’s say you’re going to go adventure around in Middle-Earth and you were going to take a sword from the LOTR movies which would you take with you? For example, would you take Glamdring, it’s subtle leaf-shaped blade adding extra weight to your blow, Aragorn’s ranger sword, with it’s long thrusting point and two or single handed size, The Witch-King’s massive two handed style with it’s ricasso (The blunt part of the blade just in front of the cross-guard) allowing for spear like thrusts, or the Galadhrim soldier’s sword, with it’s massive cleaver-like blade? Or any of the other swords. __________________ War is not the answer, War is the question and the answer is yes Quis ut Deus

02-13-2005, 04:29 PM	#3
elronds_daughter Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Location: Between the fortune cookie and the post-its. Posts: 644	Anduril all the way. Or Eowyn's sword, just because it was hers. __________________ I'd like to be the king of all Londinium and wear a shiny hat.

02-13-2005, 06:04 PM	#4
Neurion Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Standing amidst the slaughter I have wreaked upon the orcs Posts: 258	Probably either Isildur's sword, which I quite like, or the Witch-King's sword which would suit my stature fairly well. __________________ ____________________________________ "And a cold voice rang forth from the blade. Yea, I will drink thy blood, that I may forget the blood of Beleg my master, and of Brandir slain unjustly. I will slay thee swiftly."

02-14-2005, 01:37 PM	#6
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,458	I too would have Elrond's sword (the one Arwen borrowed when she rescued Frodo ) because it was meant to be Idril's sword brought from Gondolin and it is inscribed in elvish with something about it being a noble sword for a noble lady ... which is rather nice. I saw it when the LOTR exhibition came to London and it was gorgeous. Only caveat would be that it might not be the best choice for fighting on horseback. Especially if you aren't as dextrous as an elf... poor old Asfaloth might get his ears trimmed... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

03-09-2005, 06:53 PM	#7
King of the North Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 60	I have a tie between Anduril and Legolas' dual blades (I believe they have no name). From a tactical stand point 2 blades give you a huge advantage. Using one to parry an incoming blow, the other could be used to dispatch the enemy. The problem with that weapon, is that they are shorter than swords like Anduril, so parrying would be more difficult. In conjunction with Legolas' bow and arrow though, the blades become unstoppable. For example: take down approaching enemies with ur bow and then when they get overwhelming and get close, whip out 2 short swords to quickly dispatch enemies in melee range. The thing advantage about Anduril though, over Legolas' blades, is that it is much larger allowing for much more powerful stabs/cuts and easier parries. In addition to the swings being more powerful, the swords size would make it so the area of slicing would be larger (and you could hit many enemies at once) If involved in a huge fight in which are surrounded by scores of enemies, this would be would ur weapon of choice to cut em all down. __________________ Ask for everything, recieve nothing Last edited by King of the North; 03-10-2005 at 12:29 PM.

02-13-2005, 03:10 PM	#2
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,518	Personally, it would be Boromir's sword, your typical gondorian broadsword, that packs a powerful punch. Or, Theoden's sword, Herugrim, the two horse heads for the hilt is kind of neat.

02-13-2005, 08:14 PM	#5
TomBrady12 Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 69	Theodens sword is the best looking sword, but I think I would rather have a hand and a half, or a two handed sword, so I will have to say I would take Aragorn's ranger sword. TB12: Dynasty

04-06-2005, 12:12 AM	#8
Flame_of_Udûn Pile O'Bones Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Moria Posts: 12	Would have to be Andúril for me, nothing else compares to the flame of the west