Yes and no... For some reason he didn't take reforged Anduril when he started his travel with Frodo. He must have doubts about his abilities, as a wise and prac

Yes and no... For some reason he didn't take reforged Anduril when he started his travel with Frodo. He must have doubts about his abilities, as a wise and practical man he might have been afraid to believe in legends. To believe that he is the legend.