 Dragon SwordsOriental dragons are noble creatures associated with good fortune and luck, It is therefore unsurprising that dragon swords have long been popular in the East.Dragon swords are particularly associated with samurai. A dragon sword is just an ordinary sword with a dragon motif carved into the hilt. This carving can be simple or highly intricate, depending on whether the dragon sword is intended primarily to be functional, decorative or ceremonial. A well-made, decorative dragon sword is a work of art. Any sword can be a dragon sword. Common types include dragon katana (a Japanese style longsword used mainly for cutting) and dragon wazikashi (a shorter sword, often worn together with the katana). It is also possible to get dragon tanto (a smaller sword still, more of a dagger).
HighlanderDragon swords were popularised in the West by the film Highlander and its subsequent sequels and spin-off TV series.The official Highlander Sword of the Dragon was designed and is produced by Marto of Spain. There are numerous "similar" swords available to buy from other sources, as is to be expected these vary tremendously in quality. The original Highlander sword was not in fact a dragon sword - it was simply a faux ivory decorative katana created by Marto of Spain. The producers liked the sword and decided to add a dragon head which would be more easily visible on screen. Thus was born the MacLeod Sword of the Dragon. For the really dedicated fan, it's even possible to buy a limited edition dragon katana engraved with your name and Christopher Lambert's signature.
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