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The sword Orcrist earned its moniker "Orc-cleaver." Most of the Tolkien community believes it was made for Tuor, a legendary warrior. Its repeated use against orcs cements its reputation as a formidable blade.
Sting
Sting's origins are less clear-cut. Despite Balin’s dismissal of its importance, there is a strong suggestion that it may have a noteworthy past intertwined with Gondolin’s fate. Some speculate it could be linked to a lost dagger wielded by Glorfindel, another renowned figure from Gondolin, providing a connection between the weapons discovered and the elven legacy they embody.