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Old 02-15-2005, 02:05 PM   #1
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Yea they are sharp. I remember a scene in TTT where they were being made. There was an anvil where they were being produced as well. The points on them were sharp. I guess your suppose to catch you roponant in the nook in the scimitar and the sharp blade at the top of the metel cuts though the flesh/armour
I'm not exactly sure how heavy they were. The Weapons & Warfare book claims a weight of about 20 lbs, but that seems more accurate to the Berserker's sword. Still, the falchion the Uruk swordsmen use would be a fairly hefty weapon, and would probably inflict serious damage if it actually struck anything.
However, the crudely honed blade would not likely hold an edge very well, and the spike, while probably capable of penetrating most armor, would require some care to use, as it could easily become stuck in a shield, allowing your opponent to pull your weapon aside and strike at you.
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Old 02-16-2005, 09:57 AM   #2
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Arwen's sword was most beautiful and probably light enough for me...
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Old 02-16-2005, 11:28 AM   #3
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I already carry Sting nearly every time I go out the door and onto the path that leads ever on...I think the other hobbits on the road look at me a little strangely!

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Old 02-16-2005, 01:06 PM   #4
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Old 02-16-2005, 04:01 PM   #5
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Old 02-16-2005, 01:36 PM   #6
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Arwen's sword was most beautiful and probably light enough for me...
I don't think too many of them would be too heavy for you. Most medieval swords weighed between 2 and 3 lbs, with a really heavy two-handed greatsword weighing in at around five pounds.
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Old 02-16-2005, 02:16 PM   #7
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I think it might have been intended for his duel with Aragorn at the end of RotK.(Neurion)


I hope you meant the Mouth of Sauron... although that was hardly a duel either...
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Old 02-16-2005, 04:48 PM   #8
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I hope you meant the Mouth of Sauron... although that was hardly a duel either...
No, I meant Sauron. Aragorn was originally intended to fight him in person at the Black Gate.
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Old 02-16-2005, 08:25 PM   #9
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As far as swords go... I guess I'd choose either Eowyn's sword (very pretty!) or Sting. Does anyone know where you can get Eowyn's sword? She's always been my hero, but I can rarely find anything related to her.
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Well here are some very good sites.

CBSwords

flames-n-knives

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The only problem is that it’s not out yet.
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No, I meant Sauron. Aragorn was originally intended to fight him in person at the Black Gate.
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I actually don't care which sword, just as long as it cuts...
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