Dagger of Boromir — Hand-Forged 13" LOTR Gondorian Sidearm in 5160 Spring Steel

Boromir's matching companion dagger from The Fellowship of the Ring — hand-forged in Kathmandu, Nepal from 5160 high carbon spring steel, oil-tempered, full tang, with a 6-inch rosewood handle and leather scabbard. Customizable blade length (10"–18"), finish, and engraving at no extra charge.

In Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings, Boromir, son of Denethor and Captain of the White Tower of Gondor, carries more than just his iconic longsword. At his belt sits a finely crafted Gondorian dagger — a sidearm worthy of the line of Numenor. This is the blade for close work when the longsword is too unwieldy. The blade for finishing what the sword started. The blade Boromir would have drawn at Amon Hen had the Uruk-hai closed too quickly for a longsword's reach.

The Dagger of Boromir is our hand-forged tribute to that companion blade. Forged by Nepalese master smiths from 5160 spring steel reclaimed from truck leaf springs — the same battle-grade steel we use for our combat-ready Roman gladii and Nepalese kukris — this dagger is built as a fully functional blade, not a wall-hanger replica. The 13-inch blade comes razor sharp from the workshop. The full-tang construction runs the entire length of the rosewood handle. The leather scabbard is hand-stitched. Everything about this piece is real.

Disclaimer: The Dagger of Boromir is an unofficial, hand-forged tribute and fan creation inspired by the Lord of the Rings films. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by New Line Cinema, Warner Bros., the Tolkien Estate, or any official rights holder. We craft this dagger as a tribute to the design language and warrior aesthetic of Gondor as portrayed in the films.

Boromir's Sidearm — The Companion Blade of Gondor

Boromir is one of the most layered warriors in the Fellowship. He is the eldest son of Denethor II, Steward of Gondor. He is Captain of the White Tower and a veteran of decades of war against Mordor's forces along the eastern frontier. He is the heir to a martial tradition stretching back to Numenor and the Last Alliance — a tradition that valued not just the longsword, but the complete warrior's panoply: sword, dagger, shield, and bow.

In the films, the dagger Boromir wears at his belt is a deliberate piece of costume design. It signals him as a man of Gondor — a kingdom whose bladesmiths still remember the craft of the West. Where the hobbits of the Shire carry simple Barrow-blades scavenged from forgotten tombs, Boromir carries finely worked steel made for him by the smiths of Minas Tirith. The dagger is functional, but it is also heraldic — engraved, fitted, balanced, and worthy of his station.

The blade is the kind a warrior reaches for in close quarters. When formations break and combat collapses to arm's length. When an Uruk-hai gets inside the reach of the longsword. When you fight in tight spaces where a 22-inch blade cannot swing. In the Tolkien legendarium, Numenorean and Gondorian dagger-craft was inherited from the West — the same lineage that produced Anduril and the long-knives of the Dunedain Rangers. A Gondorian dagger was not a backup tool. It was a primary weapon for the right situation.

Our hand-forged Dagger of Boromir honours that lineage. Built to the same battle-grade standards as our combat Roman gladii and Nepalese kukris — not as a film prop replica, but as a real blade in the spirit of what Boromir would have actually carried into the wars of Middle-earth.

Why This Dagger Stands Apart

Product Specifications

Customise Your Dagger of Boromir

Every Dagger of Boromir is made to order. That means no warehouse stock, no mass production, and no extra charge for customisation. Tell us what you want when you place your order, and our smiths build it to your specifications.

To order any combination of customisations, simply add the dagger to your cart and write your specifications in the order notes at checkout. We will email you a confirmation before forging begins.

Hand-Forged vs Movie Prop — What You're Actually Buying

Most Lord of the Rings dagger replicas on the market are decorative props made from stainless steel or zinc-aluminium alloy. They look correct in photographs. They feel hollow in the hand. They are made for shelves, not for use.

This dagger is the opposite. It is a real blade made by real smiths who have been forging functional weapons for generations. It is heat-treated correctly. The tang runs full length. The edge can be honed back to razor-sharpness as many times as you wish over the dagger's working life. If you handed this dagger to a medieval armourer, they would recognise it as a weapon. If you handed them a stamped-stainless film replica, they would not.

The price difference reflects the fundamental difference: this is a real dagger, not a film prop. It will outlive any movie merchandise replica by decades and pass to the next generation as a true heirloom blade.

The Complete Hand-Forged LOTR Collection

The Dagger of Boromir is part of our growing Lord of the Rings hand-forged collection. Each piece honours the design language of Middle-earth — from the Numenorean nobility of Gondor to the simple Barrow-blades carried by the hobbits of the Fellowship.

Who This Dagger Is For

The Dagger of Boromir is designed for a specific kind of buyer. If any of the following sounds like you, this is the right blade for your collection.

The serious Lord of the Rings fan

You've read the books, watched the extended editions multiple times, and you understand that Boromir is one of the most tragic and complex warriors in the legendarium. You want a piece of Middle-earth steel that honours the source material — not a stamped novelty replica. This dagger is forged in the spirit of what a real Gondorian smith would have made.

The cosplayer

You are building a Captain of Gondor outfit for a convention, a film festival, a wedding, or a renaissance fair. You need a blade that looks correct in photos and on stage, but you also need it to be safe and durable. We can supply this dagger sharpened (for static display and photography) or completely blunted (for stage combat and active cosplay). Mention your preference in your order notes.

The EDC and bushcraft enthusiast

You appreciate the dagger as a functional tool, not just a costume piece. A 13-inch full-tang 5160 blade with a properly fitted rosewood handle is genuinely useful in the field — for camp work, food prep, fire prep, and as a defensive tool. The Gondorian aesthetic is a bonus on top of a real working blade.

The serious blade collector

You collect hand-forged blades from around the world. Japanese tanto, Filipino kris, Nepalese kukri, Roman pugio, European bollock daggers. Adding a properly hand-forged Gondorian-style dagger from a Nepalese workshop is exactly the kind of cross-cultural piece your collection rewards. This is a true forged blade, not a casting.

The gift buyer

You are buying for a friend, partner, or family member who loves the Lord of the Rings and would appreciate something that goes beyond the usual merchandise. A hand-forged dagger with optional Tengwar engraving (their name, a meaningful date, a favourite quote in Elvish) is a gift that gets remembered for life. We can ship to any address worldwide and include a gift note.

The Sean Bean fan

Boromir is one of Sean Bean's most iconic roles. If you are a fan of his work — the death scene at Amon Hen alone is one of the most quoted in modern cinema — this dagger is a tangible tribute to that performance and to the character he brought to life.

How It's Made — The 4-Step Process

Total time from order to dispatch: 3–5 business days for standard configurations. Custom engraving and unusual blade lengths may add 2–5 days.

What's Included

• Hand-forged Dagger of Boromir in your chosen blade length, finish, and handle material
• Hand-stitched leather scabbard in your chosen colour
• Tengwar or English engraving if requested in your order notes (up to 30 characters at no extra charge)
• Care and maintenance guide with oiling instructions for the blade and rosewood handle
• Certificate of origin identifying the workshop and the date of forging
• Worldwide tracked shipping via DHL Express or FedEx International
• 30-day satisfaction guarantee — if you're not happy, return it for a full refund or rebuild
• 6-month craftsmanship warranty covering any forging or fitting defects

Shipping, Returns & Warranty

Processing. Every Dagger of Boromir is made to order in our Kathmandu workshop. Forging and finishing takes 3–5 business days from the time your order is confirmed. Custom configurations with unusual blade lengths or extensive engraving may take an additional 2–5 days.

Shipping. We ship worldwide via DHL Express and FedEx International with full tracking from dispatch. Transit time is typically 5–10 business days depending on your country. Total time from order to delivery is generally 8–15 business days. Some countries restrict the import of bladed weapons — please check your local laws before ordering. Customs duties (if applicable) are the responsibility of the buyer and vary by country.

Returns. If you are not satisfied with your dagger for any reason, return it within 30 days for a full refund or a free re-build to different specifications. We cover return shipping if the issue is a craftsmanship defect.

Warranty. Every Dagger of Boromir carries a 6-month craftsmanship warranty against forging defects, handle separation, or scabbard failure under normal use. This warranty does not cover edge damage from misuse, rust from neglect, or damage from non-cutting impacts (e.g. dropping the dagger on hard surfaces). For full terms, see our FAQ page.

Care & Maintenance

Oil the blade regularly. 5160 carbon steel is tough and battle-grade, but it will surface-rust if neglected. Wipe the blade down with a thin coat of mineral oil, gun oil, or food-grade camellia oil after every handling and once a month during storage. This is the single most important thing you can do for the blade's longevity.

Keep it dry. Avoid storing the dagger in humid conditions or in the leather scabbard for long periods (leather can trap moisture and accelerate corrosion). For long-term storage, remove the blade from the scabbard and wrap it in oiled cloth.

Sharpen with a whetstone. The 5160 steel takes a fine edge easily. Use a 1000/3000 grit whetstone for routine maintenance, or a strop for between-use touch-ups. Avoid powered grinders — they generate heat that can damage the temper.

Care for the rosewood handle. Rosewood is naturally oily and durable, but a light rub with linseed or tung oil every 6 months will keep it from drying out, especially in dry climates.

Inspect the tang pins. Once a year, check the tang pins for any signs of looseness. The full-tang construction should remain rock solid for the lifetime of the blade, but inspecting is good practice for any working tool.

Full care guide and additional maintenance tips on our FAQ page.

Frequently Asked Questions