Denethor's Sword
itemLong practical sword with great hilt housed in a black and silver sheath. Worn beneath mail by the Steward of Gondor. Plain steel without runes or ornamentation beyond the sheath colors.
Denethor's Sword, a long practical blade with a great hilt encased in a striking black and silver sheath, serves as the understated emblem of the Steward of Gondor's authority in The Return of the King. Worn discreetly beneath his mail, its plain steel blade—devoid of runes or ornamentation—mirrors Denethor's austere leadership amid Gondor's darkest hour. Though it appears only in the series' finale, the sword symbolizes the enduring martial tradition of the Stewards, standing in poignant contrast to the more storied weapons of returning kings.
Evolution
The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings
Long practical sword with great hilt housed in a black and silver sheath. Worn beneath mail by the Steward of Gondor. Plain steel without runes or ornamentation beyond the sheath colors.
Book Appearances
The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings
First appears Ch 4