When I say "normal" United Cutlery version, yes, I mean the original, non-Museum Collection release of Sting. It was United's first ever released LOTR replica, and has been in constant production since around 2002. Slightly different spacing of the vine design on the hilt This is is what leads to some confusion because though UC has changed packaging several times throughout the years, the sword inside has remained the same with the only alteration I'm aware of being the production date stamped on the New Line Cinema etching on the blade.Īfter the Hobbit movies were released, UC put out a new version of Sting to replicate the one seen in those movies. So, when speaking strictly of United's versions, there are three: misalignment of the curved line etching on the blade (as I noted in another post, I believe this to be an unintentional continuity error and am unsure if the actual prop had this problem as well) UC also made two scabbards, the original one for the LOTR version which is covered in a reddish suede, and the Hobbit version, which is dark brown leather. the sword design seems to indicate that the vines have been spaced out according to the Hobbit Sting design? The metal fittings on the Hobbit version also lack the scrollwork, which like the blade runes, are assumed to have been added after Bilbo returned from Erebor.īut if UC haven't ever updated their design of LOTR Sting then how have I been sent this picture from a reputable UK supplier (see photos of the boxes) i.e. Can I also get confirmation that the weathering on the vines is intentional?Sorry, I'm not really understanding where the confusion is. There is a marked difference between the vine design of the LOTR and the Hobbit versions. You can see that in the comparison photos posted on the previous page. If you are talking about about differences within the LOTR version itself, then there probably are minor variations as this sword has now been in production for nearly 20 years and has changed factories more than once.
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