The Blade is a Hong Kong martial arts film that was released on DVD for home viewing. The story follows On a low ranking worker at the Sharp Manufacturer saber factory who is unexpectedly named successor by the factory master after the master abdicates. On feels unprepared to lead the sullen workforce and decides to pursue personal vengeance against the flying tattooed kung fu master responsible for his father death. Throughout the film On encounters various rivals undergoes rigorous training and confronts the antagonist in spectacular sword fights that highlight traditional kung fu choreography. The DVD edition includes the original Cantonese language track with optional subtitles allowing viewers to experience the film as it was shown in theaters. Bonus material on the disc contains behind the scenes featurettes interviews with the cast and crew and a photo gallery that showcases the production design and costume work. The film is firmly placed within the martial arts genre emphasizing hand to hand combat weapon based battles and the philosophical themes of honor duty and revenge that are common to the genre. The item was catalogued on iOctavio.com on July 29 2007 making it searchable for collectors and fans looking for Hong Kong martial arts releases. The DVD presentation offers a clean picture quality and solid sound that preserves the energetic fight sequences and dramatic moments of the movie.