The Heavyweight Hobbit: Why Our "Sting" Replica is Almost Twice as Heavy as Andúril
Here is a statistic that usually makes our customers do a double-take:
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Andúril (The King's Sword): 104g
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Sting (The Hobbit's Sword): 195g
How is it possible that a blade wielded by a Hobbit weighs nearly twice as much as the sword of Aragorn?
The answer lies in Volume vs. Length.
Most replica collectors focus on length. But at BlacksmithSONG, we focus on Mass.
Sting is our engineering anomaly. It is the "Little Tank" of the collection. Here is why this $29.99 replica feels like holding a brick of solid mithril.
⚒️ Key Specs at a Glance
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Total Length: 30cm (Standard Class).
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Net Weight: 195g (The undisputed heavyweight champion).
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Material: Solid Zinc Alloy (No hollow parts).
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Blade Shape: Leaf-blade profile (Gondolin heritage).
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Price: $29.99.
The "Leaf-Blade" Paradox
Sting is not a human dagger; it is an Elven shortsword forged in Gondolin.
Its design features a Leaf-Shaped Blade. It starts narrow, widens significantly in the middle, and tapers to a point.
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The Physics: This wide mid-section contains a massive amount of metal. Unlike Andúril, which has a deep fuller (groove) to shave off weight, Sting’s blade surface is largely convex and solid.
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The Result: When you cast this shape in Zinc Alloy, you get a weapon with incredible density. 195g in a 30cm package feels shockingly heavy. It anchors your hand. It feels like a tool meant for chopping through spider webs—and goblin necks.
The Hilt: No Empty Space
Look at the handle. It is thick, curved, and robust.
While Andúril features a delicate, hollow pommel, Sting’s hilt is a solid block of alloy.
The grip is molded to simulate wood, overlaid with the twisting silver vine patterns of the Elves. This solid construction contributes to the rear-balance of the weapon, making it feel lively despite its weight.
（Cinematic video of Sting sword resting in a mossy Shire environment with mushrooms and a hobbit hole）
In the video above, we placed Sting among mushrooms and moss. It looks peaceful, but the weight tells a different story. This is a weapon that has traveled from the Shire to Mordor and back.
The Scabbard: A Perfect Fit
A sword this heavy needs a good home.
The scabbard mimics the brown leather and silver fittings seen in the movies. Because the blade is so wide, the scabbard itself is wider than average, adding to the visual bulk of the prop on your shelf.
The Blacksmith's Verdict
Sting is the surprise hit of our forge.
People buy it because they love Frodo or Sam. They keep it because of the Weight.
There is something deeply satisfying about handling a small object that is unexpectedly heavy. It conveys quality. It conveys durability.
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Don't buy it if you want a light, wispy letter opener.
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Buy it if you want the most "bang for your buck" in terms of raw metal.
It glows blue when orcs are near. (Okay, our replica doesn't actually glow, but it looks like it could.)
🔗 For the Shire!
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Acquire Sting ($29.99) (The Heavyweight)
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Compare with Andúril (See the lighter King's sword)
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