Now it's time for... Name That Tune!

Hello good citizens of our world. It's so 5 to see you again! Today, we have a special game for you!

It'll help exercise those brains of yours and keep you mentally limber. Yes, that's right, it's name that tune. But, because of the low-budget and shoddy operation we run around here, we don't actually have a tune that you can listen to. Instead, we want you to use your minds even more and imagine it.

The Tune:

Picture the scene. A misty battlefield, warriors all around. Silence fills the air, everything hushed with tension and fog. Suddenly, the leader of one of the armies draws his sword out of the sheath. A very distinctive noise fills the air as metal slides against metal.

The Game:

What words would you use to describe the sound of a sword being drawn from a sheath? A couple of people have given me great analogies, which helps, but right now, I'm looking for descriptive words to describe the sound.

The Payoff:

If you supply me with the most wonderous description, Sonja will give you a book! (I haven't actually checked with her on this, but it seems like she'd be okay with me volunteering her to give stuff away...)

At any rate, I'm looking for description to make my new book resonate in my mind... Bring on the genius, people!