Xena: Warrior Princess was a historical fantasy set in ancient Greece. The series told of the adventures of former Hercules villain Xena (Lucy Lawless), a reformed warlord on a quest to redeem her past sins. Xena was accompanied on her travels by Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor), a young woman who became her best friend and most trusted ally. The series was filmed in New Zealand.

The show freely borrowed names and themes from various mythologies around the world, primarily Greek mythology, adapting them to suit the demands of the storyline. Historical figures and events made numerous appearances, and the main characters are often credited with resolving important historical situations. These included an encounter with Homer (before he was famous), in which Gabrielle encouraged his storytelling aspirations; the fall of Troy; and the capture of Caesar by pirates, with Xena cast as the pirate leader. This quirky mix of timelines and the amalgamation of historical and mythological elements fueled the rise of the show to cult status during the 1990s.

Licensed to and distributed by ProCut (now out of business), this was the final design chosen for the Xena: Warrior Princess sword. A real treasure for any movie or television collector, this officially licensed piece was part of the first production run of these swords.

BLADE: 22"

OVERALL: 28 5/8"

WEIGHT: 3 1/2 lbs.