Lord of the Rings swords and replicas of swords from The Hobbit, like Glamdring, Orcrist, Anduril and Sting, are immensely popular not just with collectors of replica blade swords but with Tolkien acolytes in general. 

This being said, it helps if you know a few good inside tips for how to display the sword so it will make its greatest impression and you will reap the most benefit of the investment. 

That being said, here are a few things to know about how to display your swords. 

Store It Outside of Its Scabbard

Your sword from The Hobbit likely came with a high-quality scabbard, especially if it is an officially licensed replica. That’s great; it completes the whole collectibles, adds total aesthetic value, and makes it way cooler.

There’s just one thing. You shouldn’t store the sword in its scabbard. There are a few reasons for this.

One is aesthetic. Many Lord of the Rings and Hobbit sword replicas, like Glamdring and Anduril, are inscribed with runes or other markings on the blade that you wouldn’t even notice if you didn’t display the naked blade. 

The other reason is more material. Even though many high quality replica swords are made with stainless alloys, they can still easily rust if they are closed up in their scabbards, which can trap moisture. So, the bottom line here is to display the sword with the blade exposed. 

Display It Point Down 

There are many ways to display a replica blade sword. For instance, traditional Japanese swords like katana and wakizashi swords, typically sold as a daisho set, are displayed suspended at two points along their spines with the edge upwards. 

This is practical in some sense for a sword with a curved blade, not so much for a double-edged sword with a straight blade. 

For one of these Western, cruciform swords, it makes more sense to display the sword point down, suspended by two points on the quillions (crossguard). Doing so will yield a stable display and on top of that, makes it easier to display the sword in areas that have a lot of vertical space, in which horizontal space is limited. 

Places to Display Your Replica Blade Sword

If you’re looking for actual places to display your replica blade sword from The Hobbit or The Lord of the Rings, consider a few of the following places: 

• Next to doorways. 
• In libraries or offices.
• In gathering spaces.
• Above bars.
• Above or flanking entryways. 
• In bedrooms. 

These are just a few of the many places where it might make sense to display a replica blade sword. Use them for inspiration and see what you can take away from it. 

Periodic Care

Lastly, it pays to know how to care for your replica sword from The Hobbit. Avoid touching the blade from time to time, and make sure that wherever you choose to display it, the location is cool and dry round the clock. It’s also best if you keep direct sunlight off the sword as, though light won’t damage the blade, it can damage the hilt’s wrap or other trappings. 

From time to time, take the sword down and dust off the blade, taking care around the edge. Then, apply a little bit of knife oil to both sides of the blade, making sure that it is evenly distributed, or else, apply a little bit of microcrystalline wax. Either of these will seal off the blade to moisture, protecting against corrosion. 

Other than that, storing it in a responsible place that is low humidity will do the rest of the work as far as preventing rust is concerned.

Where to Get a Replica Sword from The Hobbit

Here for a replica sword from The Hobbit? Check out True Swords. They carry a number of replicas, including swords from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, all of them indicative of a great deal of quality and value. Visit their website and get in touch with them if you still have questions before you buy.

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