Xena Battle Sword by Creation Entertainment

After more than a decade searching this sword and have lost a few of them (wrong time) finally I was able to acquire this beautiful sword forged by the same blacksmiths that did the ones shown in screen, the same mold was used. 

This sword is light weight despite being metal, around 1,9 kg and it measures 80 cm. This sword arrived with a missing paua shell in the pommel that I have quickly replaced and the aged bas patina was almost totally removed and I decided to restore it properly as it probably was.

In the original advertisement the sword had a price of 569,95 dollars plus shipping. However, nowadays the price range of this swords is between 1000-2000 dollars. Also, last year was sold one Creation sword in the Xena convention for over 6000 usd and another one was sold in the AUSXIP charity auction for over 5500 usd, although this prices went to high because of the charity auction purpose was to raise much money as possible.

Pommel close-up.

This sword was distributed by Creation Entertainment between 1997-2002. The advertising is written: "Forged by the actual propmasters for Xena: Warrior Princess, direct from New Zealand, this collectible is an exact duplicate of Xena's incredible sword and available in a limited, exclusive, numbered edition of 500 worldwide! The sword is 31 1/2 inches long, and 4.92 inches across the hilt. It has inlaid paua shell in the handle and is bound with black leather on the hand grip. It has an aged bas patina on the hilt and the blade is rough and battle worn. Each sword includes a numbered and signed Certificate of Autenticity. These are the real thing!" 

Front and back general view.

In the coming days I will update with new photos of the sword with chakrams, scabbard, whip and other props/replicas. 

  

"New Zealand made" close-up.

Here is the original advertising were was announced the sword:

 

Image Credits: http://xenastuff.blogspot.com/