The Mysterious Elvish Blade of Bilbo Baggins

How did Bilbo know his knife was an elvish blade, too?

Did Bilbo Baggins discover his knife was an Elvish blade because it glowed in the dark?

Yes, Bilbo Baggins realized his knife was an Elvish blade because it glowed in the dark whenever goblins were nearby, an enchantment typical to weapons made by elves.

In J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit', Bilbo Baggins discovered that his knife was an Elvish blade in the goblins' dark cave. When their party was ambushed by goblins, the weapons they used glowed in the dark. The peculiar glow indicated that they were made by elves and were enchanted to glow when goblins, an enemy of the elves, were nearby. This Elvish feature was the reason Bilbo recognized his knife (which was actually more of a short sword for him) as an Elvish make.

Elvish blades are known for their craftsmanship and magical properties, making them highly sought after by characters in Tolkien's works. The glow-in-the-dark enchantment was a unique characteristic that helped Bilbo identify the origin of his weapon.

This revelation added to the sense of wonder and mystery surrounding the elves and their creations, further enriching the immersive world of Middle-earth created by Tolkien.

So, next time you find a glowing weapon in the dark, be sure to check if it's an Elvish blade!