| The Lord of the Rings trilogy was first famous as | | | | different types of weapons shown throughout |
| books, but they were eventually filmed and those | | | | the movies. There are exquisite swords, regular |
| movies are now world famous. This story is not | | | | swords, staffs, scimitars, bows and arrows, |
| just famous because of its exciting storyline, | | | | knives, spears and battle axes. Many of the |
| though. It is also popular among those that are | | | | weapons also have rune inscriptions on the blades, |
| fans of traditional or fantasy weapons. The movie | | | | elaborate handles and interesting scabbards. |
| put into real life the many Lord of the Rings | | | | If the weapons from the Lord of the Rings are |
| weapons and now enthusiasts around the world | | | | to be collected, then special attention must be |
| want to collect them all. | | | | paid to the licensing, authenticity and company |
| The main characters of the Lord of the Rings all | | | | making the replicas. True collectible weapons will |
| had their own unique weapon, many of which | | | | have an official license, come in limited editions |
| even had a name. The majority of weapons | | | | with certificates of authenticity and be from well |
| were swords and many of the characters had | | | | known brands that are known for their |
| one, such as the Sword of Aragorn, the | | | | craftsmanship and high quality materials. The |
| Witchking's sword, Gimli's battle axe, the staff of | | | | details must also set the Lord of the Rings |
| Gandalf the White or Arwen's sword Hadhafang. | | | | weapon replicas apart from cheap imitations, |
| Other characters are in groups, but these also | | | | which means there will be inscriptions, good handle |
| have their own particular weapons, such as the | | | | wrappings, fittings and scabbards. |
| Orcs, Hobbits or the riders from Rohan. | | | | Fans can of course take these replica weapons to |
| Collectors can choose between displaying the | | | | fan clubs, meeting, reenactments and conventions |
| weapon of their favorite character from a | | | | that focus on the Lord of the Rings. They can |
| particular movie or they can put together a | | | | complete the look if dressing up as a character |
| display of all the Lord of the Rings weapons. Such | | | | from the movie, but should not be used for battle |
| a collection is quit impressive because there are | | | | unless it is specifically a battle ready weapon. |