This is my first replica sword - not a sword/knife collector but Hobbit movie/Thorin fan and been looking at this sword for months - finally bought it by way of celebrating, as it were, the upcoming release of the movie "The Desolation of Smaug" - to decorate with, and just to have it. Sword just came today and DELIGHTED - because while I may not know custom knives and steel and swords, I do some jewelry work, and I'm detail-fussy AND frown on "plastic" anything.
So, overall impressions - 1. Very neat assembly and finishing. True, it doesn't have sharp edge, but has a nicely angled beveled edge (which as far as I am concerned is movie-correct, as I've read in making the Hobbit movies both edged and non-edged weapons were used, for safety reasons). Looks like it could be re-edged by someone who knows what they are doing, but I'm good with it. Does not have a cheap, sharp-edged "production" look (as some cheap jewelry, cookware, and knives do). Grip seems firmly set.
2. Very happy with embossed/raised details and antiquing - and while normally I frown on "plastic" in this case IMO the resin "dragon tooth" grip to me has a "good feel" to it, not overly brittle, very nice coloration (and in any case w/o being paranoid there have been professional articles about bone products carrying diseases - enough to make me think, anyway. So I'm OK with not having a genuine bone handle.) Beautiful job, really, and feels good in hand. All the 4 little jewels a the end of the pommel were there along w. nice detail. Re the "Hobbit movie" blade stamping - only on one side up by the hilt - for me it's so subtle and small it's a non-issue, and if it is ever seen think it will add interest to visitors who see it.
3. Whoah - it's heavy - at least to me. I'm not particularly weak (build modular brick walls, use tools, and all that) but a few experimental, sloppy swings tired my small hands and wrists in like, 2 minutes. It's like swinging rebar around, IMO. And with the weight and nice sharp point suppose you could use it as a weapon if you had to - tho it's a REPLICA and someone already mentioned this is not a sword where the metal goes through the handle, so it COULD break if abused, I guess. But feels solid and well-made - what can I say, for a replica it just feels good to hold. Particularly like the hefty feel of guard and blade, and Orcrist has such graceful lines.
4. Steel quality - of course I had to look this up, being fussy. So this is made of AUS-6 stainless, and I found this info "AUS-6 is a entry level Japanese cutlery steel in the same class as 440A......AUS-6 is typically hardened to RC 55-58 or so, and take a very fine edge, though edge retention is not as good as steel such as 440C." "440A is one of the workhorses of the Sports and Tactical Knife industry. The majority of entry level knives use either 440A, 420HC or AUS-6 steel. 440 is a medium carbon, martensitic stainless steel that is very corrosion resistant and extremely tough that can be hardened to about RC58.
While not considered a premium knife steel, 440A still has some very good properties for cutlery use. It takes a very fine edge and will easily pop the hairs off your arm if heat treated properly, and is more corrosion resistant and tougher than 440B or 440C." (from Custom Tacticals online).
So I read all this as a good, basic, steel quality, well suited for a good replica at an affordable price point, e.g. it's not junk! but made of a "workhorse" type steel (and I DO want to know stuff like that, it makes me feel better. This sword isn't THAT cheap in cost! and there's a lot of junk memorabilia around - overpriced just because of the name on it).
5. Nice hanging plaque and very much appreciate having the hanging hardware with drywall mounts included - and the very nice certificate with the map on the back. Plus well-packaged, NO PEANUTS!! and incredible fast shipping.
Summary: I'm fascinated with my new "toy" and having Orcrist - well, a solid version of it anyway - in my hands. Will probably spend time lovingly mounting (next to Hobbit posters) and polishing with jeweler's cloth. Definitely a worthy piece of memorabilia that of course I don't NEED, but am so happy to have and NO regrets on this purchase at all. Thank you, UC, for a solid, well-made (not junk) replica that is worthy of having and displaying. And I'd buy from UC again - for what it is and this price point, 5 stars for me.
(BTW, personally would not use this for battle, seems strong but think you would have to go into stuff specifically made for re-enactments, tho I guess you could carry this around for a costume where allowed. Hopefully I can get the scabbard, one day, but will display beautifully without it).
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A magnificently detailed licensed replica from the motion picture, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
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Customers praise the sword's craftsmanship, noting its beautiful embossed details and substantial weight. Moreover, they consider it a perfect addition to any collection, particularly for Hobbit and LOTR fans, and find it worth the money. However, the sharpness and sturdiness receive mixed reviews - while some find the tip extremely sharp, others say it's not sharp at all, and while some find it very solid, others describe it as cheap and creaking.
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105 customers mention quality, 98 positive, 7 negative
...A great replica that will add to a wonderful collection for any fan of wonderfully-designed swords, fans of JRR Tolkien's world and of Peter Jackson...Read more
Great sword! You can always count on United Cutlery-- they just make great stuff!Read more
...It's VERY well made, has great detailing and is quite HEAVY. Not a TOY! If you are a die-hard Hobbit fan, you'll want this for your collection....Read more
I don't write that many reviews but this is an awesome sword! My son loves it. It's the nicest sword either of our boys have ever bought.Read more
68 customers mention appearance, 65 positive, 3 negative
Beautiful sword, looks great on the wall. It fits in the wall mount a little funny and the COA was a little bent, but nothing to worry about.Read more
This sword is amazing. Great quality and beautiful too. I will definitely be buy from them again.Read more
...It's hefty and the craftsmanship is fantastic. Looks good on the wall and in your hands....Read more
...We were pleasantly surprised at the substantial weight and beautiful details of this sword.Read more
30 customers mention weight, 21 positive, 9 negative
Gift for my 14 year old Son. He loves it! Well constructed, heavy, dazzling....Read more
...Extreme movie quality and weight! It was a valentines day gift for my husband and he absolutely adores it! Great product for half the price....Read more
The blade is a bit heavy but then again the whole sword is, naturally. I enjoyed it while I had it....Read more
...It is a real sword so it has some weight to it, also has lots of beautiful detail, but its too heavy and not sharp....Read more
23 customers mention value for money, 20 positive, 3 negative
Definitely worth the money!! I love LOTR, and Ive been wanting this sword for a long time, I am so glad I bought it!...Read more
...It was much higher quality than I expected, and worth every penny....Read more
...Now finally owning it I’m happy to say that this was absolutely worth the purchase....Read more
...However, it is wipeable. A great buy for LOTR and Hobbit fans.Read more
14 customers mention grip, 11 positive, 3 negative
Great sword all around. Has a great feel and amazing quality. I recommend it to any die hard hobbit fan.Read more
Very well crafted and looks and feels great!Read more
...from the elvish designs on the blade and guard, to the dragon tooth that makes the grip, to the seal of the Elven King Ecthelion on the pommel,...Read more
...was terrible though took almost two weeks; between that and the rather flimsy grip, Orcrist only gets 3 solid stars....Read more
12 customers mention collection, 12 positive, 0 negative
22 customers mention sharpness, 10 positive, 12 negative
...It is not sharp, but it has a bevel edge so that it looks as if it is sharpened. I wish it was sharp....Read more
...It does have quite a sharp edge, as well, and the plaque comes with the drywall mounts that most of us need.Read more
Love the sword it is beautiful good weight but it came with no edge at all.. I did not expect it to be sharp but to at least have a dull edge....Read more
...It’s very dull and it has a nice heft to it. BeautifulRead more
22 customers mention sturdiness, 13 positive, 9 negative
Overall, this sword is very well crafted for a replica! The hilt is solid, the blade is not flimsy, and the detail in it is overall, impressive!...Read more
...The matching scabbard failed when the foam lining pulled loose after very little use. Sword is OK, but the scabbard is poorly constructed.Read more
...of swinging it around (who buys a sword and doesn’t) and the blade is very sturdy. Don’t know if it’s full tang but I don’t think it is....Read more
..." grip to be a little higher quality plastic: it does creak a little under the weight of the blade if you're swinging it around...Read more
I definitely would recommend
As a huge LOTR/Hobbit trilogy fan I absolutely love the swords of the movies and the lore behind them. Ever since I first saw this sword in the Hobbit, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. Now finally owning it I’m happy to say that this was absolutely worth the purchase. At first when I picked up the package it didn’t feel too heavy, but as I took the sword out and held it for the first time it was definitely heavier than I had expected. As I opened the package my eye was first drawn to the blue highlighted rune inscription on the blade. Then I got a feel for the sword and noticed that the dragon tooth handle feels pretty good for being made of resin. I don’t believe it will crack like others say unless you are being rough with it. In conclusion I believe this is one of UC’s best Middle Earth swords and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves the trilogies.
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LokasennaReviewed in Germany on February 7, 2021
Ein Traum für Thorin-Fans
Ich überlege schon sehr lange mir Orcrist zu kaufen, eigentlich seit 2012, da es doch kein ganz günstiger Deko-Artikel ist. Weihnachten 2020 habe ich mir dann endlich doch dieses Highlight gegönnt.LokasennaEin Traum für Thorin-Fans
Reviewed in Germany on February 7, 2021
Was soll ich sagen - ich bin begeistert. Das Schwert ist sehr schön gearbeitet und schwer genug um ein echtes Abenteuergefühl zu wecken. Die mitgelieferte Erklärung ist ganz nett, die Holzplakette zum Aufhängen finde sehr sehr hübsch. Es hält mit dieser Aufhängung stabil und sicher an der Wand.
Sollte ich etwas Negatives aufzählen, dann allerhöchstens 2 kleine Kratzer an der Schwertspitze (siehe Foto). Mich stören sie aber nicht wirklich, ich sage mir einfach, dass sie von einem wirklich harten Kampf stammen. 😉
Fazit: Für mich ist es ein echter Hingucker an meiner Fan-Wand und macht echt was her. Preis-Leistung absolut gerechtfertigt. Ich würde es mir sofort wieder bestellen.
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- Jacek KReviewed in Canada on April 12, 2019
Impressive show piece.
A lot of detail and it is very well finished. There is heft and size to it. You can imagine with one swing of it cutting three Orcs' heads clean off... :) Well, fortunately it has not been sharpened, or else it could cause real damage. Certainly not balanced for fencing - the blade is massive and weighs a tonne. You might be able to use it for TaiChi Chen style sword technique, but it is a heavy piece and you would need to have a very good balance. I like the handle actually (some people complained about it) - it is a fairly good simulation of a horn of some beast. What I did not like was the included display wall hanger because it was forcing you to attach the sword vertically. So, instead, I made my own with stained wood which allows me to display the sword horizontally in its full glory. Much better effect. Especially with its "baby" brother, the Sting, next to it! ;)Jacek KImpressive show piece.
Reviewed in Canada on April 12, 2019
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