Frank Dux (Jean-Claude Van Damme) hero katana sword from Newt Arnold’s martial arts film Bloodsport. U.S. soldier Frank Dux (Jean-Claude Van Damme) has come to Hong Kong to be accepted into the Kumite, a highly secret and extremely violent martial-arts competition. While trying to gain access into the underground world of clandestine fighters, he also has to avoid military officers who consider him to be AWOL. After enduring a difficult training and beginning a romance with journalist Janice Kent (Leah Ayres), Frank is given the opportunity to fight. This katana was featured when Frank (Jean-Claude Van Damme) remembers back to meeting his master Tanaka (Roy Chiao) and fighting off school bullies,and was also featured iinn the film Kickboxer. This is a custom made, one of a kind sword, which features a curved steel blade with a silver color metal strip present at the base, a detailed floral-shaped hand guard, and a custom leather grip featuring a woven cord. The sword has slight wear from production use and age, including scuffing and scratches, and remains in good condition. JUST ADDED IS A LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY FROM THE FILM'S PRODUCER MARK DISALLE. This lot comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Studio Auctions.