There is a very famous scene in Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit after Gandalf assists Bilbo and Thorin’s Company in their escape from the trolls, in which the hobbit, the dwarves, and the wizard raid their treasure store in the cave in which the trolls were living.
This is where Bilbo found Sting, Thorin found Orcrist, and Gandalf found Glamdring. Here’s a little more to know about this sword in The Hobbit.
An Illustrious History That Spans Back Much Farther Than The Hobbit
Though it’s best known among fans of The Lord of the Rings as Gandalf’s sword, Glamdring actually was forged during the First Age for Turgon, the elven High King of Gondolin.
Turgon likely wielded the sword Glamdring in The War of the Great Jewels against the forces of Morgoth, and later in the Fall of Gondolin. At some point, after the power of the elves in the North of Middle Earth waned, Glamdring went missing, and would remain missing for 6000 years.
That was until Gandalf saved Thorin’s company from the trolls that had beset them, after which point they looted the troll’s lair. Among many other unique treasures, the company uncovered Sting, Orcrist, and Glamdring.
Glamdring was a hand-and-a-half sword that was described as having a jeweled hilt and accompanied by a beautiful scabbard. Gandalf wielded it to great effect in the movies against the goblins in the Misty Mountains, who referred to it timorously as “Beater.”
As for the name, Glamdring is Quenya for “Foe-Hammer”, another appellation for this sword.
Like Sting, and being previously owned by other High Elven kings, Glamdring’s blade glowed with a cold light whenever orcs or goblins were around. Sting glowed blue, but Glamdring was described as glowing with a white light.
This feature, however, is not exhibited in the films, though in the books, it is stated after Gandalf’s fight with the Great Goblin as glowing “bright as blue flame for delight in the killing of the Great Goblin.” Elsewhere, as stated, the sword is described as glowing with a white light.
Here for High Quality Replicas of Swords from The Hobbit?
For those that are fans of The Hobbit, the best place to get replicas of swords from this film series is online at True Swords.
True Swords carries replicas of swords from The Hobbit, including a high quality replica of Glamdring.
Their replica faithfully captures all of the intricacies of the sword used in the moves in stunning detail, down to the inscriptions on the hilt.
In addition, the sword exhibits objectively high quality, with a full-tang design that increases strength and structural integrity, as well as a hilt wrapped in blue leather.
It also comes with a wall plaque for display as well as a Certificate of Authenticity, safeguarding your investment.
For more information on this or the other swords from The Hobbit sold by True Swords, visit their website or get in touch with them directly for more information.
