From the 1998 film Blade, this hero Blade (Wesley Snipe) sword used extensively for stunts that involved special effects during filming. For example; when the sword was needed to throw sparks when the tip of the sword was on the ground along with when Wesley was fighting and it touched another sword causing this sword to spark. Vince Montefusco worked very close with Wesley and his stunt double to achieve the look the Director wanted and included an LOA with this sword to verify authenticity.