We found the BAD SWORDS from the Lord of the Rings

Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit have no shortage of swords but not all swords are created equal. We have a look at The Morgul Dagger, Faramir's Sword, The Mirkwood Glaive, The Mirkwood Sword, The Witch King Sword, Legolas' Daggers and Bard's Sword.

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[Mirdvar]

Denethor would agree that Faramir's sword is much worse than Boromir's sword.

[ankokuraven]

"who are we? We are sword experts"
*Said over a clip of you throwing the katana*

I've watched for years
I know you guys are and know what you are talking about

I just think thats literally one of the funniest juxtapositions you could have done.

Brilliant.

[AugustSideling]

I recently had a conversation with a friend where we compared the designs of Boromir and Faramir's swords. We discussed the fact that Boromir's had a pretty fancy design while Faramir's looked much more standard issue--almost like it was something he picked out of an armory and how this fitted their characters. Because Boromir loves war and the glory of war, while Faramir, while a skilled fighter, sees the value of valour, but also doesn't glorify battle, and the simplicity of his sword reflects that. To Boromir, his sword is a prized possession, to Faramir it is a practical tool.

[Procraftbrother]

I’m actually surprised you guys aren’t more successful. The information you include in these videos is closer to that of a cooler version of a documentary. Explaining what it is, how it’s used, why it’s used… when it was used… and then Actually using it yourselves. AND you guys are funny! I love you guys, and I pray for every bit of support on this channel. I only started watching your videos a year or two ago… and I just can’t get enough.

[AURON]

In the morgul blades defence, it is a single use weapon.

[chaos_knight_xy]

Next video: Narnia Swords. Peter's is my personal favorite of all time.

[robertjensen]

I'm not quitting sword fighting because I'm hopeless at it.
I have to quit due to medical reasons.

I keep getting this sharp, stabbing pain.

[temptempy]

@23:15 The Morgul Dagger crossguard is curved that way so it looks more vicious and evil, ie this isn't a I'm going to stand and duel, main-gauche. This is an assassins stabby blade that isn't for parrying but for shoving past your guard and driving into your chest and soul - or into your back when you're looking the other way. It's also why the blade is so thick, it's a "I'm going to bust open your chest, limb, head, not slice you delicately" weapon.

[khodexus]

I can confirm, having handled a high end replica, the witch king's sword grip is oval.

[mikkohernborg]

For the Witch King's sword - in the 'weta workshop images', there is one that shows the handle's attachment to the crossguard, *clearly* showing that the handle is *oval.* Missing that is a serious oversight, since it’s the point on which much of the score hinges. On the other hand, it looks like the handle is solid metal with a leather cover, but it’s not very clear.

[NimbusAngelo]

When Smaug the dragon attacked Erebor and Dale, Bard's sword belonged to his ancestor Girion, the last Lord of Dale. Bard reclaims and uses the sword during the Battle of the Five Armies. In the final battle, you can see him using it. Also, watch the M4 Hobbit Book Edit which condenses the trilogy into a single 4-hour film. It's worth the watch!

[lycos]

i like how they put the swords on the screen in a way that it actually looks like that's the one they're gesturing at when talking about it

that's some great editing right there

[Bosnerdly]

@14:21 That's a fascinating fact about why round handles are inferior! It makes perfect sense, but I would never have thought of that.

[laughingcloud]

I have 2 replicas of the Witch King's Sword. The wall hanger has a thinner round grip but the functional one has a slightly wider oval grip. The functional one having a wider grip made it more comfortable for me too. I also recently got a custom-order sword that is a spatha where the guard, grip and pommel are all one solid piece of verawood tacked onto the tang like a messer. I did have them plate the guard in steel so it wouldn't break cause the lacquered verawood looks beautiful.

[thefanwithoutaface]

On the Morgul Dagger since it's wielded by Ringwraiths who are basically immortal and can't feel pain it makes sense they wouldn't make the dagger with a normal guard and it's likely curved that way so the blade goes all the way in as opposed to possibly getting caught on the guard.

[ronlittlejohn]

Caveat to the prior video on Narsil/Anduril’s blade length. Consider that it was forged for Numenorians who were much larger than traditional men, Elendil himself standing over seven feet tall

[Issblodh]

On the upside down crossguard, it’s often used to indicate the wielder as an evil character. I know of at least 1 comic series that uses (used) it. Name is De Rode Ridder

[laneskirata]

Absolutely amazing video. I am a recent fan to the channel and have absolutely loved everything I’ve seen. Wanted to point out however, while I was able to track everything that was discussed, they didn’t slow down and explain much of their ratings for a casual viewer like they said they would at the beginning of the video. They did a bit more than the previous videos, but there were still many things that they didn’t fully explain. Many people wouldn’t know what a fuller is.

[TheHornedKing]

The handle on the Witch King sword was definitely oval in one shot there, so I give it 10/10.

[craigbob]

3:57 the backward crossguard is enhanced protection against losing rings.