Also known as Goblin-cleaver. Found in a troll's cave.

Chapter 3. Elrond reads the runes on the swords of Gandalf and Thorin, "This, Thorin, the runes name Orcrist, the Goblin-cleaver in the ancient tongue of Gondolin; it was a famous blade. This, Gandalf, was Glamdring, Foehammer that the king of Gondolin once wore. Keep them well!".
The Hobbit N/A

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December 16, 2006