BATTLE AXE OF GIMLI: Known primarily for their innate abilities to smith metal and stone, Dwarves are proud and strong-willed, ready for battle at a moment's notice. Like many Dwarves, Gimli, son of Gloin, favours the axe as his primary weapon. Accompanying his father to the Council of Elrond at Rivendell, Gimli is chosen to represent the Dwarves in the Fellowship of the Ring. After the Fellowship becomes separated, Gimli fights valiantly alongside Legolas and Aragorn from the Battle of Helms Deep, to the Black Gates of Mordor. With his unshakable determination for success, he proves to be a valuable aid to the Fellowship. In Moria, after a cave-troll destroys the tomb of his forefather, Balin, Gimli is able to retrieve the mighty two-handed Battle Axe that had once belonged to the Dwarf-lord. From that point on, Gimli uses his Battle Axe for all close combat. Prepared for as manydifferent situations as possible, he carries the Battle Axe with him along with the Walking Axe, Bearded Axe, and two throwing axes. The massive head of this Battle Axe could be swung in both directions, making it a good choice for rabid moving combat.

This authentically detailed axe is a reproduction of the axe wielded by Gimli and prominently featured in the "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy presented by New Line Cinema. United Cutlery Brands, industry leader in fine movie knife and sword reproductions, has meticulously recreated the actual prop axe using the finest grade materials and craftmanship of the highest quality available. Close attention to quality is a top priority in every piece. This unique axe, with an overall length of 37.5", features intricately designed cast metal parts with an antiqued brass plated finish, and a solid wood handle wrapped in genuine leather. Each axe is presented with a wood wall display plaque adorned with silkscreened designs.

Under the art direction of Richard Taylor, Gimli's Battle Axe was designed by production designer Warren Mahy and the movie prop was created by production artist Greg Allison.