“The Patriot” Large Handled Blade Sickle Prop (Backlot Props)

The Patriot is a 2000 American epic historical fiction war film directed by Roland Emmerich, written by Robert Rodat and starring Mel Gibson, Chris Cooper, Heath Ledger and Jason Isaacs. The film mainly takes place in rural Berkeley County, South Carolina, and depicts the story of an American Colonist, nominally loyal to the British Crown, who is swept into the American Revolutionary War when his family is threatened. Benjamin Martin is a composite figure the scriptwriter claims is based on four factual figures from the American Revolutionary War: Andrew Pickens, Francis Marion, Daniel Morgan and Thomas Sumter. The film takes place during the events of the Southern theater of the American Revolutionary War but attracted controversy over its fictional portrayal of historical British figures and atrocities.

This is a long handle and blade sickle from the movie “The Patriot”. It measures 4′ long  with a 28″ blade and made from a wood/metal material. It shows wear throughout.

These items originated from the company Backlot Props and Costumes. Backlot Props and Costumes were based in Burbank, California. They warehoused costumes and props from the major movie studios. The company liquidated their assets in 2010 and these were part of the acquisition of tens of thousands of original costumes and props. These are now available for the first time publicly.