Tauriel Dagger — Hand-Forged Mirkwood Elven Blade from The Hobbit (Single or Pair)

The Twin Daggers of the Captain of the Mirkwood Guard — Hand-Forged in Nepal

Tauriel — Captain of Thranduil's Woodland Guard, master archer of the Mirkwood realm, and one of the most distinctive new characters in Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy — fights with twin Elven daggers. Slender, leaf-bladed, with the bronzed-steel fittings and greenwood hilts the Silvan Elves favour, the daggers are the visual signature of Evangeline Lilly's character across An Unexpected Journey, The Desolation of Smaug, and The Battle of the Five Armies. Wherever Tauriel moves on screen — fighting Orcs in the Mirkwood forests, defending Thorin's company, dueling Bolg on Ravenhill — those daggers move with her.

This is the Everest Forge hand-forged interpretation. Not a stainless wall-display piece, not a polycarbonate prop replica — a real 5160 high-carbon spring steel Elven dagger, hand-forged in Kathmandu, Nepal, full-tang, water-tempered, and built to a 10-inch blade with the slender Silvan profile. Order one for solo collection, or order two for the screen-accurate pair. Customisable across 7 blade lengths from 10" to 20" with three handle materials and six leather colours. Free engraving — Tengwar Elvish text, Mirkwood sigil, character names, anything you specify.

Buy Single or Pair — How to Get the Twin Tauriel Daggers

Tauriel always carries two daggers in the films. Some collectors want a single piece for a gift or focal display; others want the full screen-accurate pair. Both are available from this product page.

• Single dagger ($144.99) — buy one, configure your blade length, finish, handle, and scabbard colour. Display it solo, gift it, or use it as a focal piece in a Hobbit-themed collection.
• Twin pair ($289.98) — order two daggers (use the quantity selector). For the screen-accurate pair, configure both with the same specifications: brown leather scabbard, brown handle wrap, satin or polished blade finish, and 14" or 16" blade length to match the United Cutlery licensed proportion (their official replica is 13⅜").
• Mismatched pair (collector's choice) — order two with different finishes or colours for an asymmetric build. Some collectors do one in black, one in green, etc.

If you want a guaranteed identical pair (matching wood grain, identical engraving, perfectly mirrored polish), use the Custom Forge service to specify "matched twin pair" in the order notes — our smiths will forge the two together to ensure they're as close as hand-forged blades can be.

What Makes This Tauriel Dagger Different

The Tauriel dagger market splits into four tiers. Each has its place — but each makes a trade-off you should understand.

• Wooden cosplay versions ($40-$90) — ThatFamilyShop and similar artisan wood carvers. 1:1 scale, hand-burned markings, painted hilts. Great for cosplay where steel is forbidden, but it's wood — not metal.
• Etsy 3D-printed and aluminium ($30-$80) — PETG/aluminium cosplay grade. Lightweight, convention-safe, decorative only.
• United Cutlery officially licensed pair ($200+) — the dominant commercial product. 20.5" overall, 13⅜" stainless steel blades with bronzed alloy finish, cast metal and polycarbonate handles, wooden wall mount, certificate of authenticity. The screen-accurate licensed reference. But: stainless not spring steel, polycarbonate not real wood, blunted not sharpened, designed for wall display not real use.
• WETA Workshop polystone replicas ($300-$500+) — designed by the actual film prop artists. Most authentic visual reproduction. But: polystone (resin), not metal at all. Reviews consistently note "lightweight" and "feel cheap" — beautiful display, not a sword.
• Everest Forge Tauriel Dagger ($144.99 single / $289.98 pair) — hand-forged 5160 high-carbon spring steel, full-tang, water-tempered, sharpened to a working edge by default, with 7 blade lengths, 3 handle materials, 6 scabbard colours, and free engraving. The premium hand-forged functional option.

You're not buying the cheapest Tauriel dagger. You're not buying the licensed display pair. You're buying the one forged from real working spring steel — and you're choosing whether to buy one or two.

The Captain of the Mirkwood Guard — Tauriel's Story

Captain of Thranduil's Woodland Guard

Tauriel doesn't appear in J.R.R. Tolkien's books — she was created by Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens for the Hobbit film trilogy, designed by Weta Workshop, and given physical form by Evangeline Lilly. Within the films, she serves as Captain of the Woodland Guard under King Thranduil — the elite warriors who defend the Mirkwood realm against the Orc raiding parties, giant spiders, and other corruptions of the forest. As Captain, she leads the Elves in combat, hunts spider colonies in the deeper Mirkwood, and answers directly to Thranduil and his son Legolas.

The Twin Daggers and the Bow

Tauriel is depicted as a master archer first — comparable in skill to Legolas himself — and a dagger fighter second. The twin daggers come into play in close-quarters combat: when the bow can't reach, when the fight has come to her, when she's defending an ally at arm's length. Throughout The Desolation of Smaug and The Battle of the Five Armies, the dagger choreography is part of her character — fluid, precise, matched to her elven reflexes. Weta Workshop's designers gave the daggers slender Silvan profiles with bronzed alloy hilts, greenwood grips, and elegant fluted blades to mark them as Mirkwood-realm weapons.

Mirkwood, Lake-town, and Ravenhill

The daggers see action in three major sequences: the spider battle in The Desolation of Smaug, the Lake-town raid where Tauriel defends Kíli and the dwarves against Bolg's Orcs, and the climactic battle on Ravenhill in The Battle of the Five Armies where she duels Bolg directly. For Hobbit fans, these are the moments that fix the daggers in memory — the visual signature of one of the most distinctive characters in the trilogy.

What Makes This Hand-Forged Tauriel Dagger Different

• 5160 high-carbon spring steel blade — recycled from truck leaf springs. Tough, flexible, takes a real working edge. Same steel used across our battle-ready historical daggers and longswords.
• Hand-forged in Kathmandu, Nepal — by master smiths working in the same forges that produce our LOTR (Boromir, Sam, Merry, Pippin), Predator, GoT, and Movie Sword collections.
• Full-tang construction — single continuous piece of steel from tip to pommel. The handle is pinned through the tang, not glued onto a stub. Real working blade build.
• Water-tempered — heat-treated for working hardness with controlled flexibility. The blade flexes under pressure rather than snapping.
• Slender Silvan-style profile — true to the on-screen elven dagger silhouette. Not a thick combat knife; a refined, agile blade in the elven tradition.
• 10-inch default blade — 7 length options from 10" to 20". The 10" default is compact for solo display; choose 14" or 16" to match the United Cutlery licensed proportion (13⅜"); choose 18"-20" for an oversized cosplay/display piece.
• 6-inch full-tang handle with your choice of material: Rosewood (default), White-wood Sadhan, or Horn. All carved to ergonomic dagger-grip shape.
• Leather-wrapped wooden scabbard — fitted to the blade. Six leather colour options. Brown is the closest match to the bronzed/greenwood film palette.
• Free engraving — Tengwar Elvish text, Mirkwood sigil, character names, House mottos, custom designs. Free with order.
• Cosplay & convention safe — request a blunted edge in your order notes and the same blade ships convention-ready.

Specifications

All dimensions and weights are approximate due to the handmade nature of each blade.

Customise Your Tauriel Dagger

Every Tauriel Dagger is forged to order. Use the option menus above the Add to Cart button to configure your blade:

• Blade Finishing — Satin (default, working-blade look), Polished/Mirror (+$10, brightest finish, closest to film prop appearance), Raw/Forge Finish (–$10, darkest worked steel), or Blacked/Coated. Polished suits collection display; satin suits cosplay and tactical-look builds.
• Blade Length — Seven options from 10" (default, compact carry) to 20" (+$110, oversized display piece). The 10" default is the compact carry size. Choose 14" (+$40) or 16" (+$65) to match the screen-accurate United Cutlery proportion of 13⅜". 18"-20" reads dramatic on wall mount.
• Handle Material — Rosewood (default, dark wood close to "greenwood" film palette), White-wood Sadhan (lighter alternative), or Horn (organic, more "Mirkwood Elven" exotic look).
• Scabbard Colour — Black, Brown, Yellow, Red, Green, or Blue leather. Brown is the most film-faithful (matches bronzed alloy hilts seen on screen). Green suits Mirkwood-themed builds.
• Personalisation — add a name, Elvish text, character name, or short message engraved on the blade. Free with order. Popular: "Tauriel" in Tengwar, "Hannon le" (thank you in Sindarin), "Mae govannen" (well met), Mirkwood realm sigils.
• Custom Logo or Photo Engraving — upload your own image for engraving. Mirkwood sigils, House Oropher leaf motifs, custom characters. Free with order.
• Twin pair — set quantity to 2 with identical configurations for the screen-accurate matched pair. For asymmetric builds (e.g., one black, one green), order two with different configurations.

If you want a Tauriel Dagger built outside these standard options — Damascus steel, custom guard, hand-tooled scabbard with leaf-pattern Mirkwood detail, full custom forge — the Custom Forge service can build it from your reference image or specification.

Built For

• The Hobbit film trilogy collectors — for buyers building a Hobbit/LOTR-Mirkwood collection. Pairs with Boromir, Sam, Merry, Pippin, and other LOTR/Hobbit blades in our Movie Swords range.
• Tauriel cosplay & Mirkwood Elf builds — Tauriel is one of the most popular Hobbit cosplays at fantasy conventions. Add "Blunt edge for cosplay" for safe convention carry.
• Evangeline Lilly fans — for buyers who connect with the actor and her character work.
• LOTR Elven dagger collectors — for buyers building a wider Elven-dagger collection. The Tauriel design represents the Mirkwood/Silvan school; pair with Galadriel, Aragorn, or other elven references.
• Display & collection — the slender silhouette and Elven palette read beautifully on a wall mount or in a glass case. Pairs with our wooden display stands for gallery presentation.
• Reenactment & outdoor use — full-tang 5160 spring steel handles real cutting work. Capable of light bushcraft and camp tasks beyond display.
• Gift — leather-wrapped scabbard, free engraving, the iconic Hobbit film connection, and the customisation options make this one of our most-requested gift daggers for Tolkien and Peter Jackson film fans.

Cosplay, Conventions & LARP

Tauriel cosplay is one of the most popular Hobbit/LOTR character builds at conventions, fantasy festivals, and Renaissance Faires. The twin daggers are the centrepiece of the costume — visible in every promotional image, photographed by every con-goer. Most events require blunt edges for safety and weapon-policy compliance.

You don't need a separate cosplay version. Just add "Blunt edge for cosplay" in the order notes when you check out, and our smiths will ship the blade convention-ready — same forged steel, same slender Silvan profile, same full-tang, just rounded edges instead of working ones. For full cosplay accuracy, order two blades with identical configurations to get the screen-accurate twin pair. Always confirm your specific event's weapon-policy beforehand. If you decide later you want a working edge, any competent sharpener can do it.

Pair with Our Other LOTR & Hobbit Replicas

The Tauriel Dagger is part of Everest Forge's hand-forged Lord of the Rings and Hobbit collection:

• Sword of Boromir — 22" hand-forged Gondorian longsword.
• Sam's Barrow-Blade — Samwise Gamgee's Hobbit barrow-blade.
• Merry's Barrow-Blade — the blade that broke the Witch-King's spell.
• Pippin's Barrow-Blade — Peregrin Took's Hobbit sword.
• Aragorn's Ranger Dagger — LOTR-inspired Ranger blade.
• Browse the full Movie Swords collection.

Care & Maintenance

5160 spring steel is high-carbon and will rust if neglected. With basic care it will outlive you. After handling, wipe the blade down with a soft cloth, apply a thin coat of mineral or camellia oil, and store the dagger in its leather scabbard or on a display stand. The leather scabbard should be conditioned periodically with leather conditioner. The blade can be re-sharpened by any competent knife sharpener — the slender Elven profile sharpens cleanly on a standard whetstone or guided sharpener.

Frequently Asked Questions

IP & Trademark Disclaimer: Everest Forge produces hand-forged interpretations inspired by bladed weapons that appear in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit film trilogy and the broader Lord of the Rings cinematic universe. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Warner Bros. Discovery, New Line Cinema, MGM, Wingnut Films, Weta Workshop, the J.R.R. Tolkien estate, the Tolkien Trust, Middle-earth Enterprises, Saul Zaentz Company, or United Cutlery. Tauriel was created for the film adaptations and does not appear in Tolkien's original writings. All character names, place names, story references, and franchise references are used for descriptive identification only. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.