Sting

Sting, the exquisite elven dagger-sword inherited from Bilbo, emerges in The Fellowship of the Ring as a gleaming, orc-detecting blade perfectly sized for hobbit hands, its cold blue glow a harbinger of danger in the depths of Moria. Though absent from explicit mention in The Two Towers, its enduring presence at Frodo's side underscores its quiet reliability amid escalating perils. In The Return of the King, Sting fulfills its legendary role with poignant finality, glowing fiercely in Shelob's lair and orc-infested Cirith Ungol before Sam wields it heroically against the monstrous spider and later in defense during their desperate flight, cementing its legacy as a symbol of hobbit courage and elven craftsmanship passed across generations.