{"product_id":"epee-elfique-courbe-entrainement-polypropylene-95cm","title":"Curved Elven Training Sword: Polypropylene, 95 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe elven silhouette of cinema, in the material of fencing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ecurved, single-edged\u003c\/strong\u003e blade, with a back that rises to a tapered point, engraved with veins and relief floral motifs. The pommel flares into a disc, the handle is long. It is the silhouette of the elven swords from Peter Jackson's trilogy — cast in polypropylene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind this piece in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/armes-vikings\"\u003eweapons department\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat distinguishes this piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA reverse-curved blade:\u003c\/b\u003e the edge is on the outside of the curve, and the point tips upward. It is a cinematic design, not a historical form — and it is meant to be.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eOne-piece molded polypropylene:\u003c\/b\u003e the material for historical fencing, which withstands repeated contact without splitting. It has nothing to do with a decorative replica.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eA long handle:\u003c\/b\u003e twenty-five centimeters allow for a two-handed grip despite the curved blade, which most curved swords do not allow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eIt is a practice tool, not a prop:\u003c\/b\u003e neither sharp nor pointed, but designed to withstand repeated contact. It should be handled with protective equipment and an informed partner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e One-piece molded black polypropylene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 95 cm long, 25 cm handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eUsage:\u003c\/b\u003e training, historical fencing, reenactment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elven swords of \u003cem\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/em\u003e were designed by \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Howe\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAlan Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e, two illustrators whom Peter Jackson brought to New Zealand specifically to avoid generic fantasy. Their choice for the Elves: a curved, single-edged blade, closer to a saber than a European sword, to visually signal a people who do not fight like Men. It is therefore not a historical weapon — it is a visual language, and it works so well that it has become the standard for all elven fantasy since 2001.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/anatomie-epee-viking-parties-fabrication\"\u003eanatomy of a Viking sword\u003c\/a\u003e explains the purpose of each part of an ancient blade, and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/news\/epee-ulfberht-acier-legendaire-vikings\"\u003edossier on the Ulfberht sword\u003c\/a\u003e recounts the steel that made these blades famous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the same category\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/epee-longue-entrainement-polypropylene-noire-95cm\"\u003eLongsword for Training in Polypropylene: Black, 95 cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/glaive-romain-entrainement-bois-massif-70cm\"\u003eRoman Gladius for Training: Solid Wood, 70 cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/glaive-romain-entrainement-lame-claire-70cm\"\u003eRoman Gladius for Training: Bright Blade, 70 cm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Le Comptoir Viking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57913772474750,"sku":"LCV-ARME-EPEEELFIQUECOURBEENTRAINEMENTPO","price":99.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/0569\/8430\/files\/epee-elfique-courbe-entrainement-polypropylene-95cm-ambiance.jpg?v=1787672270","url":"https:\/\/www.le-comptoir-viking.fr\/en\/products\/epee-elfique-courbe-entrainement-polypropylene-95cm","provider":"Le Comptoir Viking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}