Towards the end of The Lord of the Rings , Saruman attempts to stab Frodo with a knife .
Towards the end of The Lord of the Rings , Saruman is foiled by the mithril shirt Frodo wore under his jacket .
Towards the end of The Lord of the Rings , Saruman attempts to stab Frodo with a knife , but is foiled by the mithril shirt Frodo wore under his jacket .