Durin's Axe

[Inziladun]

Originally Posted by Einarr

What happened to Durin's Axe after it was lost in TA 2989? I'm not too sure if anything was written by Tolkien about it, and I wanted to see if you all knew anything about it.

Since 2989 was, according to the Tale of Years, when Balin and his followers founded their colony in Moria, I assume you're referring to the "Durin's Axe" mention in the Book of Mazarbul.

I think that was probably a symbolic reference on the part of the book entry's author to reflect some heroic deed of a Dwarf in the fighting there with the Orcs. I doubt any actual axe owned by Durin was present.

And welcome to the Downs!