Balin le Savage's Sword

A legendary sword associated with Balin, Merlin, and Galahad.

Swords serve as weapons, marks of kingship, and objects of prophecy.

A sword embedded in a stone and anvil that could be drawn only by the rightful king of Britain.

A sacred relief of biblical kingship carried into Arthurian legend - King David's Sword is a blade of prophecy, trial, and divine purpose, destined for Galahad alone.

Introduction Among the most dangerous and storied weapons in Arthurian romance is Balin’s Sword, first described in The Knight with the Two Swords, also known as The Tale of Balin....

Once Balin's weapon, this sword carried both prophecy and peril. Only the destined knight could wield it safely.