Where has Butcher’s Blade been hiding? Completely off my radar until Wellgo sent me an email about it’s release the film has become one of the great finds of 2026.
A kind of martial arts meets Columbo set in Imperial China, the film tells the story of a put upon constable who is framed for the theft of a fortune in silver. Before he can be railroaded, his old boss, the head of an elite group of investigators, shows up and rescues him. He is then put on the case to find the people behind the robbery – only the case doesn’t go as planned.
One part mystery and one part action film Butcher’s Blade rocks.
The action is first rate with lots of good wire work and beautifully film clashes. Rewatching the film (yes, I’ve seen this several times now) during a lunch break I had some of my coworkers watching over my shoulder because they were so impressed by what they were seeing. These are some great battles that will make you audibly yell at the screen.
The mystery is solid as well. I know you’ll probably deduce who the bad guy is, but at the same time watching our hero doggedly leg things out, as a kind of Chinese Peter Falk is a great deal of fun. Its rare that films like this care this much about the story as well as the action and the result is a delight.
I had blast watching this film every time I sat down to do so. The fact that I have seen the film three times is a huge rave since while I do rewatch films, I try not to do so when I have a stack of other titles to see.
This film is a must see – Come for the action and stay for the mystery.
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