Revealed: The gory secret behind Mel Gibson’s Braveheart sword as iconic prop goes under the hammer
- Braveheart’s claymore had a hidden slit for fake blood.
- The sword could fetch up to £80,000.
- Gibson’s costume is estimated at up to £100,000.
The claymore used by Mel Gibson in *Braveheart* has a concealed slit that was filled with fake blood to create the effect of blood spurting during battle scenes. The detail has emerged as the sword and Gibson’s costume from the 1995 film are set to be auctioned, with…