Satrina's dagger

Here is a set-used dagger seen in season 4. This dagger style was used by Satrina, Xena’s side slave in the past, in the episode “Past Imperfect” and by Milo, Horde’s assassin, in the episode “Daughter of Pomira” from season 4.

The dagger is made of solid resin with a foam blade. The dagger is constructed over a metal rod to prevent for bending. The foam blade props were the most popular weapons in the production of the series because it avoid any damage to the actors and are light-weight props.

The handle painting has some wear and has chipped off in some areas but it is still in good condition.

The blade foam is soft but it is still in mint condition, the tip is slightly bend only.

 I have never seen this dagger for sale, so I thought was a rare piece to add to my collection.

After searching and comparing several scenes I can screen match this dagger with one used in the final fight of the episode “Daughter of Pomira” from season 4, when Xena defeats Milo. I can identify this dagger in the stunts sequences as it has a slightly bent tip, just like this one.

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K'ao Hsin's costume

Here is the last addition to my chinese costumes: K’ao Hsin’s costume worn by Marie Matiko and stunts in the episodes “Purity” and “Back in the bottle” from season 5.

K’ao Hsin was the daughter of Lao Ma, sister of Ming T’ien, and twin sister of Pao Ssu. She helped Xena and Gabrielle save Chin when her sister and brother attempted to conquer and rule it. Her knowledge on her mother’s book gave her power to beat her sister, Pao Ssu.

The costume includes a dress made of an intricate silk brocade fabric in green and yellow tones and orange silk brocade trousers.  

This costume was auctioned in the “It’s a Wrap!” auction held in 2001, it comes with the original COA and costume elements label.

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Atyminius's dagger

Here is a recent found, set-used foam dagger prop used by Atyminus played by Paul Willis. 

Atyminius was a deceased serial killer that met Xena and Marcus in the underworld after having stolen Hades helmet. The helmet let him to travel between the two worlds and return to life.

He is specially interest in killing young virgins in her ceremonial wedding bath, finally Xena killed him in the middle of an assassination attempt.

This dagger is made of soft foam blade with some resin golden details in the cross guard and a metal round concho on the pommel, just like Xena's whip has in both sides of the central piece.

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Xena's Crew Member Chakram

Directly from New Zealand, here is an original Crew member Xena’s Chakram made by the production department at the end of the series in a very limited run available for purchase to crew members, just a few of the were made and bought by the Xena’s crew.

I compared it with the Creation replica and the jagged side pattern isn’t exactly the same, probably this one reminds me of the design of the early seasons. Also, the blade edge of this chakram is thinner than the Creation replica, that is thicker. Definitely the chakram is sharp -edged weapon so this one is closer to the original prop. 

Jagged pattern side.

Squared pattern side.

This chakram size is exactly the same than the set used chakram I own, and the pattern’s dimensions are the same too. The chakram is made of metal, probably aluminum and each side has 9 original paua shells from New Zealand. The chakram is polished but it not mirror-like like some replicas, the gold painting is still in mint condition.

Thinner blade than Creation replicas.

Gabrielle's chinese costume

Here a special entry about my last discovery. Gabrielle’s Chinese costume worn by Gabrielle played by Reneé O’Connor in the episodes “Purity” and “Back in the bottle” from season 5.

The costume includes a traditional Qipao dress tunic, wide leg pants and a pair of wrist gauntlets. The costume is very detailed and it is in same condition that left the set. The green fabric has a beautiful intricate lush brocade with floral motifs and black fabric brocade combines the floral theme with dragons and birds, it has a red braid trim all around. The wrist gauntlets were made with the same black fabric.

This costume was auctioned after the series ended in the “It’s a Wrap” auction in 2001. I found the original photograph of this specific wardrobe from the auction.

 

 The costume includes the original label of the costume elements and the It’s a Wrap! COA.

It's a Wrap! auction original photo published. I was able to screen match this costume with the one shown in the photo and I can confirm that is the same costume. 

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