For Lord of the Rings Fans; what knife?

bld522 said:
Kris Cutlery Celtic Sword:

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Description:

Used by the renowned Celtic warriors around 200 BC, this classic leaf-shaped blade is 20" long. Handforged 5160 steel is hardened on the edge and sometimes visible. Around the guard area is a "U" shaped polished iron piece riveted to the base of the blade. It has a dark Macassar ebony hardwood grip 5" long separated by three polished iron discs/rings. The blade tang is bolted to a polished iron pommel. Comes with a black leather sheath with a brass ring hanger. Definitely one of the best ancient sword designs. Overall length 27". Wt. 2.5 lbs.

Source: http://kriscutlery.com/documents/medieval.html
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That looks like a cross between Sting and Guthwine from the movies.
 
Humint said:
Was that a folder? Hard to tell. Its either a folder (doubt it) or a fixed blade that he whipped out. The sound would suggest folder though.
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It sounded like a folder, but looked like a fixed blade. Possibly a flick knife?

Alternatively, it might've been held in place by something similar to a Kydex sheath (I doubt Aragorn was using Kydex), hence the "clip" sound could be similar to the sound made by Kydex sheaths when a knife is removed. Though it doesn't really account for why Aragorn did a mild flicking motion. Most likely a flick knife then.
 
Actually, mine has a brass guard and pommel. But then I bought mine a long time ago. Mine is also double-edged and sharp as hell. That's why I said it's not a toy. One thing's for sure. It's a lot of sword for the money.
 
NeverMore1701 said:
I've been lusting after one of his LotR themed pieces ever since he first started making them back when the trilogy came out. The Hobbit being released finally got me to put things in motion to get one. Now just to choose which to get (first...). He's done everything from Legolas' knives to Anduril, and they all look absolutely fantastic. Wait time is a few months last I checked, and a full size sword runs $1.5-2k.
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You seem more familiar with his work so are they more reproduction and display, or does he make them so they can be actually used?
 
Coincidentally, I was just looking at Krein/Burnley collab folder called the Gitano. Might be a good EDC for a Aragorn/"Strider".

Just etch some Sindarin/Quenya script into the handle and it's good to go.

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untamed said:
Coincidentally, I was just looking at Krein/Burnley collab folder called the Gitano. Might be a good EDC for a Aragorn/"Strider".

Just etch some Sindarin/Quenya script into the handle and it's good to go.

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Might have to take back the Sebenza comment. That looks better.
 
Humint said:
You seem more familiar with his work so are they more reproduction and display, or does he make them so they can be actually used?
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They're swords, not camp choppers, but they're every bit as strong and sharp as a historical western sword, if not more so due to modern materials and heat treat. I know people who use the sharps for cutting some pretty tough tameshigiri, and the blunts for very... energetic sparring.
 
Did you notice one of the three trolls in "Hobbit" handling a tactical tanto blade? I think something from CS will fit the bill... ;)
 
Oh yeah, check out http://zombietools.net/tools/.

I know LOTR and Zombies ain't exactly a worthy crossover (or is it?). Not minding the rough, apocalyptic, blood-and-guts look, their overall shapes definitely have some things in common.

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Besides, aren't "Uruk-hai" technically zombie elves? :D ;)
 
The OP specified production knives.

Search "lord of the rings knives and swords".
 
As for Lord of the Rings-esque production folders, the closet I can think of would be a BM 710 with a custom handle (engraved wood or brass or the like). The slight curve of the blade and elegant stock make it quite elven in appearance. M390 might be considered mithril, too.

As I'm a complete fantasy literature dork, I'd like to think more production folders are more in line with Song of Ice and Fire aesthetics. CPM-M4 with a light patina is truly Valyrian steel.
 
MassMatt said:
I don't really think of production folders as being in that milieu, i.e. this one is Hobbitlike because it's short and stout etc. United Cutlery makes the official Frodo/Bilbo movie sword "Sting" and while I wouldn't take it into battle it fits my mental picture the sword of the books pretty well, and the movies very well being a replica. Scabbard is available for it too.

There will undoubtedly be countless more tie ins for the new movie. Or movies, as they are inexplicably making a trilogy.
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You say a trilogy is inexplicable, I say cutting details from the story like LOTR dis inexcusable.
 
I can't believe that Fitzen hasn't been mentioned yet...

Also Grayman has a couple that curve and swoop a lot. But there are people doing rough work in rough places with those knives, so I wouldn't write them off.
 
I think if a Hobbit used a folding knife it may be something along the lines of an opinel
 
Humint said:
I think if a Hobbit used a folding knife it may be something along the lines of an opinel
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Absolutely. Simple country folk are going to be using friction folders with wooden handles and simple blades.

Svord Peasant, the Mora Classic (fixed blade), and Opinels with wooden handles would be what I'd look at.
 
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