The elves of light in Tolkien’ work made many mighty swords, and this fantasy blade more greatly resembles a sword you would see on the hip of an elf-lord than a Viking. The other source is, as many of our swords, is the work of J.R.R Tolkien. The inscription in Nordic runes reads, “Honor, Loyalty, Disgrace, Vengeance” – common themes from Vikings of legend and myth. These swords are among those laid at Odin’s throne, forged for the end times of Ragnarok. Among those were the glorious and enigmatic light elves from Alfheim, they and their god ruler Fryer swore their arms to the All-Father for the final battle for Midgard. In the last days of the age of Gods, the All-Father Odin, summoned his allies to his throne. The designer’s description references this: Hailing from the ancient world of Alfheim, these elves and their weapons would be instrumental in the final battle against evil. First, it was inspired by the Norse myths of the light elves that allied themselves with the gods. The inspiration for the Vindaaris was twofold. The Vindaaris is the latest of Terry’s designs, and it is truly a wonder to behold. Since 2008 Terry has sketched original and fantasy-inspired swords and knives which we have endeavored to capture in steel, and these designs have been some of Darksword Armory’s most sought-after. Terry and Eyal have worked closely over the last 10 years to create some of the most remarkable fantasy swords on the market. Many of our most popular designs, though, have been our fantasy designs, and for over a decade these unique, coveted pieces have been based on the vision our designer, Terry. Many more of our swords are based on surviving historical artifacts Darksword founder Eyal Azerad has traveled to museums all over the world in order to examine swords from different eras in history, and these were replicated in our forge to exacting specifications. Our swords are based on examples from literature, myth, art, and film – including our popular Lord of the Rings swords. Our custom made clip also allows the STK the be carried and function as a money clip that can carry cards, as well as cash.Since the founding of Darksword Armory, the swords in our catalog have had multiple inspirations. Pocket/Money Clip - Our custom Titanium pocket clip allows for the STK to be carried via pocket, belt, MOLLE, or any number of places. It also serves a double function as a "Spanish Notch" making it easier for you to field sharpen your blade when needed. Wire Stripper - This small notch assists when stripping wire casing of scored wire up to an 18ga. Pry Edge / Flat-head Screwdriver - Specifically made with hard-use in mind, we created a custom-angled pry edge for tasks like opening paint cans or anything where you don't wish to dull the blade - additionally, we dimensioned it to be able to turn a standard flathead screw.ġ/4" Bit Driver - When you need to turn a bolt or screw in a pinch, the STK and Rift deliver an innovative bit driver that will work with any standard bit or 1/4 tool. Scraping Blade - Unique to the STK, it even has a 1" sharpened scraping edge for push cuts or even getting that tough-to-remove sticker off your window. This makes it ideal for all EDC cutting tasks, from from opening boxes to cutting cordage. Standard Blade - The compact razor sharp edge of the STK is chisel ground with a microbevel edge and sharp 90 degree tip.
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