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Duncan MacLeod's (Adrian Paul) hero sword and scabbard from the fantasy-action TV series Highlander. MacLeod used his sword throughout his tireless crusade against the evil Immortals.

This sword is a hero version used in close-up shots, for which the detail of MacLeod's katana needed to be on display. The blade is made of steel with a tempered hamon line along the blade edge. The weapon is dressed in traditional Japanese fashion, with a machined tsuba handguard and habaki, which provides a seal while the sword is sheathed. A brass-coloured collar secures the resin dragon-head grip, which is finished to replicate the appearance of ivory. The black scabbard is made of aluminium with a plastic grommet at the opening and black thread wrapped around the top to secure it to a belt.

The collars of the swords used in Season 3 were painted to match a different sword used in Seasons 1 and 2, with the detailing on this particular katana indicating its use in Seasons 4, 5 and 6.

This elegant weapon is accompanied by two documents from the on-set armourer confirming and detailing its history, and an additional letter from the producer of the series confirming its provenance. The sword is in excellent production-used condition, with the scabbard displaying light scratches and chips. Dimensions (sheathed): 107 cm x 8 cm x 8 cm (42" x 3" x 3")

Edged, bladed or blunt object; see notice on Blades in the Buyer's Guide.

Estimate: £5,000 - 10,000 M

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