This broad shiny blade was crafted by the Elves of Gondolin in the First Age of Middle-earth for their king, the Noldor King Turgon. Its special purpose was to slay orcs, and that it did well. The name Glamdring is Sindarin for Foe-hammer, but the orcs who fear it call it Beater.

It was lost after King Turgon was slain and Gondolin had fallen.