In roleplaying,combat items of legendary origins often cross the paths of adventurers. Yet, once in a while, they might just encounter particular items whose use are completely commonplace but nevertheless have whimsical, controversial or unexpected origin(s) that are either real or attributed to them through folklore and gossip. This is the compilation of such humble but unusual items, of which an excellent example can be found here
To maintain consistency of format between posts, the following structure is suggested:
Name of item (type of item if not obvious from name or if name unknown)
Description- physical description, aura, reputed powers
The Origin(s)- preferable if put in one blockquote
Current whereabouts