The Lord of the Rings™ x StudioForge™Flame of Udun™8.5” Collector’s Chef Knife & Resin LED Display Stand
Limited Edition: 497 Available for Pre-Order
Limited Edition: 497 Available for Pre-Order
One-time-only release. Split Payments Available
Available For Pre-Order
Note: Due to overwhelming demand, we’re offering pre-orders so dedicated fans don’t miss this one-time-only release. Upon pre-order, we’ll keep you updated with regular check-ins and detailed shipping information. We guarantee you — it’ll be worth the wait.
Estimated Ship Date: [TBC]
Pre-order Advantage: Guaranteed allocation from the limited 497-piece production.
Specifications
- Steel: 110-Layer Damascus
- Blade Length: 7.5″ (191 mm)
- Blade Width: 2.5″ (63 mm)
- Blade Thickness: 3.5 mm
- Blade Finish: Satin, Taper-Ground
- Display Stand Finish: 27-Color Hand-Painted + Spray, protective Varnish.
- Display Stand Dimensions: 36.0 x 24.0 x 27.5 cm
- Display Stand Weight: 12.1 lbs (5.5kg)
- Principal Creators:
The Vision
TWO YEARS IN DEVELOPMENT THE MOST AMBITIOUS PIECE WE’VE EVER ATTEMPTED
A hand-sculpted Balrog statue. A 110-layer Damascus blade. Crafted to illuminate your collection after dark. Three disciplines — knife-craft, sculpture, and light installation — fused into a single collector’s centerpiece.
The Execution
CRAFTED TO BLAZE ON YOUR SHELF
A warm, slow, foreboding burn at the touch of a hidden button. Light that swells and fades like a living thing.
The Result
FLAME OF UDÛN™. THERE WILL ONLY BE 497 EVER.
By day, a study in dark steel and hand-painted stone. By night, a creature of fire that commands the entire room.
INSIDE FLAME OF UDÛN™
The Blade of Shadow
Inspired by the Dark Beneath the Mountain
110-Layer Damascus Steel
A Pattern That Holds the Firelight
G10 & Fire-Resin Handle
The Fire, Set Into the Hand
The Balrog Display
Hand-Sculpted. Hand-Painted. Unmistakable.
Living Fire
It Glows After Dark
Magnetic Mount
Suspended in the Flames
Golden Badge & Certificate of Authenticity
Individually Numbered, Individually Yours
D3™ Sharpened & LionShield™ Treated
Dalstrong Craft, Behind the Collector’s Edge
Inspired by the Dark Beneath the Mountain
The Blade of Shadow
Every surface draws the eye.
A broad, faceted chef’s knife profile with a raised, reverse-swept tip and a sculpted heel — drawn to look like a relic that could have come up out of Moria itself. Not based on an existing form factor, but crafted from scratch.
A Pattern That Holds the Firelight
110-Layer Damascus Steel
110 folded layers.
A rippling Damascus pattern that shifts and deepens with every angle, satin-finished and taper-ground for a clean, shadowed presence.
Collector first.
Flame of Udûn™ is built to command a room long before it ever nears a cutting board.
Capable if you choose.
Hardened to 60+ HRC and taken to a fine 10–12° edge per side — it will earn its keep in the kitchen, though most collectors keep theirs pristine on the stand.
The Fire, Set Into the Hand
G10 & Fire-Resin Handle
Black G10, veined with fire.
Dense, durable, near-impervious to moisture and heat — the dark rock the fire runs through, with translucent amber-orange resin threaded between the layers.
A flame-shaped pommel.
The resin gathers at the butt in a sculpted flame, set off by gold mosaic hardware.
Full-tang balance.
Substantial, secure, and engineered as one unbroken piece from tip to pommel.
Hand-Sculpted. Hand-Painted. Unmistakable.
The Balrog Display
Sculpted in the round.
Modeled and refined by hand, then cast in polyresin with clear resin flames — teeth, skin, horns, and a roaring jaw that reward inspection from every side.
Twenty-seven colors.
Glossy flames, eyes, and nostrils; satin skin and stone; a matte mouth for depth and shadow.
Presence that fills a shelf.
36 cm tall and near 5.5 kg (~12 lbs) of hand-finished mass.
It Glows After Dark
Living Fire
Warm, slow, alive.
Integrated 2700K light breathes through the flame field, the eyes, and the open throat, swelling and fading like real fire — not a strip that blinks.
Hidden by design.
70 LEDs, a concealed touch control, and a discreet USB-C line keep every wire out of sight.
A second reveal.
By day, steel and stone. By night, a creature of fire — the first illuminated piece StudioForge™ has ever made.
Suspended in the Flames
Magnetic Mount
Cradled, not clamped.
Concealed magnets hold the knife firmly between the stand’s flame elements, at its perfect angle.
Almost floating.
The blade reads as part of the sculpture rather than an accessory on a hook.
Ready to display.
No assembly, no slipping — one unified piece worthy of center stage.
Individually Numbered, Individually Yours
Golden Badge & Certificate of Authenticity
A displayable golden badge.
Each piece ships with a Limited Edition badge and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Officially licensed.
Confirming Flame of Udûn™ as an official Bladed Displayable crafted in partnership between Dalstrong StudioForge™ and Warner Bros. Discovery Consumer Products.
One of only 497.
Your number secures your place among a strictly limited worldwide edition.
Dalstrong Craft, Behind the Collector’s Edge
D3™ Sharpened & LionShield™ Treated
Surgically sharp.
Dalstrong Diamond Detailing (D3™) brings the blade to a fine, durable 10–12° edge per side.
Conditioned to endure.
Thermo-treated with Dalstrong’s LionShield™ process to boost durability against wear, impact, and corrosion.
A COLLECTIBLE UNLIKE ANY OTHER
Only 497 ever made. When these are gone, they’re gone forever.
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One-Time-Only Release
Flame of Udûn™ will never be made again. When the 497 are claimed, that’s it. No second run, no exceptions.
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Museum-Grade Craft
A Balrog hand-sculpted and finished across 27 colors, paired with a 110-layer Damascus collector’s blade.
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Alive After Dark
The first electricity-powered piece StudioForge™ has ever released. Illuminated in flames at the touch of a hidden control.
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Officially Licensed
Created in official partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Consumer Products — an authentic The Lord of the Rings™ collectible, individually numbered and certified.
What Do You Get
Illuminated Balrog Display Stand
Hand-sculpted in polyresin, hand-painted across 27 colors, with integrated warm-white light and a magnetic mount. USB-C powered.
Flame of Udûn™ Collector’s Chef Knife
A 7.5″ collector’s chef knife, meticulously crafted from 110-layer Damascus steel.
Display Stand
A displayable golden Limited Edition badge and numbered certificate — one of only 497.
Limited Edition · 497 Numbered Pieces
Technical Specs
An officially licensed collector’s piece — a forged Damascus blade cradled in an illuminated hand-painted diorama.
- 110-Layer Damascus Steel
- 60+ HRC Rockwell Hardness
- 206g Total Weight
- XXX Numbered Pieces
The Knife
A forged Damascus chef knife
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Steel 110-Layer Damascus
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Blade Length 7.5″ (191mm)
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Blade Width 2.5″ (63mm)
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Blade Thickness 3.5mm
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Blade Finish Satin, Taper-Ground
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Edge Grind Double Bevel
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Edge Grind Angle 10–12° per side
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Rockwell Hardness 60+ HRC
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Handle Black G10 with Translucent Fire-Resin
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Handle Length / Thickness 138mm / 20mm
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Blade Marking Etched / Engraved
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Weight 206g
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Sharpening D3™ Sharpened
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Edge Treatment Lionshield™ Conditioned
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Care Hand wash only
- Sculpted Polyresin Display Body
- 5.5 kg (~12.1 lbs) Total Weight
- 70 LEDs Warm White 2700K
- 27-Color Handpainted + Spray Protective Varnish
The Display Stand
The illuminated display stand
- Body Sculpted Polyresin (clear resin flame elements)
- Base Polyresin · Black PVC bottom plate · StudioForge™ / The Lord of the Rings™ / Limited Edition metal plates
- Finish 27-Color Hand-Painted + Spray, protective varnish — Glossy (flames/eyes/nostrils), Satin (body/base/teeth/tongue), Matte (mouth interior)
- Dimensions approx. 36.0 × 24.0 × 27.5 cm (36.5 cm with knife mounted)
- Weight approx. 5.5 kg (~12.1 lbs)
- Light Warm White (2700K) · 70 LEDs · slow breathing + dimming · touch on/off
- Power USB-C, 5V DC / 2.5W · 1m cable · 10,000-hr rated
- Mount Magnetic — knife cradled between the flames; no assembly
- Use Indoor display only
- Numbered Pieces
- Golden Badge
- Officially Licensed
- Certificated
03 — Authenticity
Certified, numbered, licensed
Certificate & Badge
Displayable Golden Limited Edition Badge
Certificate of Authenticity — No. X of 497
- Edition 497 individually numbered pieces
- Badge Displayable golden limited edition badge
- Certificate Certificate of Authenticity, numbered 001-497
- Licence Officially licensed — The Lord of the Rings™
About STUDIOFORGE™
StudioForge™ is an unprecedented fusion of industries — combining culinary engineering, industrial design, and collectible artistry to create something that has never existed until now. Born from Dalstrong’s decade of premium culinary-tool innovation, StudioForge™ emerged when we asked ourselves: what if we applied our manufacturing expertise to the stories we love the most? Our small team of lifelong film and fantasy enthusiasts — who happen to be engineers, designers, and craftspeople — push our partners past their limits to achieve effects found nowhere else on the collectibles market.
For collectors who appreciate both fine craftsmanship and legendary stories… welcome home.
The Knife — Hand wash only with warm water and mild soap; dry immediately. Never use a dishwasher. Store on the display stand in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. A light coat of food-safe mineral oil helps protect the blade in storage.
The Display & Light — Dust with a soft, dry cloth. For light marks, wipe gently with a barely-damp cloth and mild detergent, then dry at once. Avoid alcohol, solvents, and abrasive cleaners. Always unplug before cleaning and keep moisture away from the LED and USB port.
Indoor use only — keep away from direct sunlight and strong UV to prevent fading over time.
FAQs?We’re here to help.
Explore our FAQs for key info, quick answers, and expert tips.
Why should I pre-order?
StudioForge™ editions routinely sell out during the pre-order window. Given the strictly limited 497-piece run, there’s little chance this will be available afterward. Pre-ordering guarantees your allocation from a one-time-only release.
How limited is “limited edition”?
Only 497 Flame of Udûn™ pieces will ever be made. One production run. When they’re gone, that’s it — no redos, no second editions.
When will it ship?
Estimated to ship no earlier than [Date]. Each piece is hand-finished and quality-controlled, so we prioritize quality over speed.
Does the display need batteries?
No. The light runs on a standard USB-C connection (5V, cable included), with a touch control for on/off and its breathing effect. Indoor use only.
Can I use the knife in the kitchen?
It’s designed first as a collector’s displayable, but it’s a real 110-layer Damascus blade and will perform. Most collectors keep theirs pristine on the stand to preserve value and appearance.
Pre-Order Notice:
This piece is in final production. Minor details — texture, finish, color depth, and decorative elements — may vary slightly from the images shown. Core specifications, materials, and dimensions will remain as described. All refinements are made at StudioForge™’s discretion in pursuit of the highest quality.