The first few inches of the blade are an unsharpened ricasso, which then widens out into the blade proper. The blade itself has a double-edge diamond shape, which makes it suitable for both cutting and thrusting. The Witch King sword is an impressive two handed sword, which means that the guard is designed to comfortably fit both hands and that the blade is fairly long (36 inches). It also strongly evokes the Witch King’s aesthetic, so it’s a fantastic addition to any fantasy sword collections. It’s proportioned nicely, with a blade that is similar to historical 15 th century styles. However, if you collect swords as display pieces, then this is a fine example of a fantasy sword. This sword in particular is battle ready, meaning that it’s a usable sword rather than a decorative piece. When it comes to LARPing or Cosplay, the Witch King sword is by far the more practical choice, while still having a distinctive design. However, many adaptations also show him with a sword, and it’s not a huge leap to imagine that the Witch King was able to use a sword. In the Peter Jackson films, this mace was depicted as a flail, so large that no ordinary man could have wielded it. A Blade Worthy of the Lord of the Nazgul: Witch King SwordĬanonically, the Witch King’s most iconic weapon would be his enormous black mace.

The witch kings sword