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The future of civilization rests in the fate
of the One Ring
With over 100 Million copies sold in over 40
languages, millions have grown up with "Lord of the rings",
the classic epic tale.
Considered by millions to be the greatest fantasy
adventure story ever told.
J.R.R. Tolkien’s phenomenal epic trilogy
chronicles the struggle between good and evil for possession of
a magical ring, lost for centuries, that can shift the balance
of power in the world.
"One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to
find them, One Ring to bring them all and in darkness bind them"
The book trilogy will be presented in a trilogy
of feature films from New Line cinema, first will be the "Fellowship
of the ring" then, "The Two Towers" and finally,
"The Return of the King".
United® Cutlery, the industry leader in
movie reproductions, has been awarded the license from New Line
Cinema to reproduce swords from all three Lord of the rings films.
They have meticulously reproduced the actual
prop swords using only the finest grade materials and craftsmanship
of the highest quality from the "Fellowship of the ring.
Each sword is presented with a wood wall plaque
and a certificate of authenticity.
Arwen's Sword: Hadhafang
Arwen's sword will surely be a must have for
collectors... It caught our attention in that great film scene
at the river ford, where Arwen says "If you want
him, come and claim him!"
Arwen's™ sword is called Hadhafang which
means Throng-cleaver. It once belonged to the Elven princess Idril,
who wed a mortal man and bore Earendil, the father of Elrond who
in turn was father to Arwen.
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for larger image of Arwen's sword
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up of the pommel
Before Arwen's birth Elrond wielded Hadhafang
at the end of the second age of Middle-Earth, during the Last
Alliance of Elves and Men in the great battle against Sauron.
Later his daughter Arwen used Hadhafang when she aided Frodo in
his escape from the Ringwraiths.
Inscribed on the blade are runes in the Elven
language of Sindarin that say "aen estar Hadhafang i chathol
hen, thand arod dan i thang an i arwen." Which translates
to "this blade is called Hadhafang, a noble defense against
the enemy throng for a noble lady." The original inscription
included the last line "Idril i hel en aran Gond dolen,"
which translates to "Idril, daughter of the king of the Hidden
Rock (Gondolin)." It was dropped from the finished prop due
to a lack of space.
There is an intentional pun in the inscription
- the Sindarin translation of "noble lady" is "arwen",
so in effect, the blade claims to be for Arwen, even though it
was made for her grandmother.
Hadhafang - Sword of Arwen™;
Overall Length: 38-1/8"; Blade Length: 30"
Blade Thickness: 1/4"; Blade Material: Tempered 420 J2 stainless
steel, sharpened.
Hand Grip: Wood handgrip adorned with an Elven vine design, solid
metal pommel, rat-tail tang construction. ;Display: 15-1/8"
x 4-3/8" x 3-1/4" wood, silkscreened Elven design.
Includes a parchment certificate of authenticity.
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