A compilation of all the examples I've found of blades embedded into stone (as well as cement and metal) or cutting though it in The Elder Scrolls! So far most of the examples are from Skyrim and the ESO cinematics. I will add more examples as I find them. A Common Sword (outside Rebel’s Cairn; the Skyrim Prima guide makes reference to this one, confirming it is a common sword) An Ancient Nord Battle-axe (at the top of the stairs in the entrance of Volunruud) A Falmer Sword (in the final room of Liar’s Retreat) A Steel Greatsword (after Mikrul’s chamber in Folgunther) Four Iron Daggers (in Astrids Office in the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary, one more appearing with each major quest in the Dark Brotherhood questline) An enchanted Iron Dagger (next to the sacrificial symbol in the Midden; enchanted item) A Forsworn Axe (embedded in an execution block in Lost Valley Redoubt) Notched Pickaxe (at the top of the Throat of the World; enchanted item; the Skyrim Prima guide makes reference to...