Morgul-knife
itemA long thin knife with a cold gleam, its edge notched near the end with a broken point. This Morgul-knife is a sinister weapon wielded by the Black Riders that delivers a cursed wound. Its blade melts away like smoke upon exposure to light, leaving only the hilt, which is a defining visual trait of these evil blades.
The Morgul-knife emerges in The Fellowship of the Ring as a sinister weapon of the Black Riders, its enchanted blade delivering a cursed wound that defies healing and leaves only a melting hilt as evidence. Though featured prominently in the early perils of the quest, it does not reappear in later volumes, its lingering effects underscoring the enduring peril of Sauron's dark craft. This single, chilling instance cements its role as a harbinger of the Morgul-realm's malevolence across the series.
Evolution
The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of the Lord of the Rings
A long thin knife with a cold gleam, its edge notched near the end with a broken point. This Morgul-knife is a sinister weapon wielded by the Black Riders that delivers a cursed wound. Its blade melts away like smoke upon exposure to light, leaving only the hilt, which is a defining visual trait of these evil blades.
Book Appearances
The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of the Lord of the Rings
First appears Ch 14