The Kurgan Sword is the menacing weapon wielded by the primary antagonist, The Kurgan, in the 1986 fantasy film Highlander and its expanded franchise. The Kurgan, portrayed by Clancy Brown, is one of the most powerful and ruthless of the immortals—ancient beings who can only be killed by decapitation. His brutal nature and thirst for power make him the ultimate rival to Connor MacLeod, the film’s protagonist.
The sword itself is an imposing two-handed weapon distinguished by its spiked guard, segmented blade, and dark, industrial aesthetic—designed to embody The Kurgan’s savage and chaotic persona. In the film, it serves as both his signature weapon and a symbol of his dominance and cruelty, used in his centuries-long quest to be “the last one” and claim the mysterious Prize that awaits the final surviving immortal.