Mario Kirner, a collector of original props and wardrobe from the Friday the 13th series of films, has published a series of articles analyzing some props/costume parts trading in the marketplace that he feels are not consistent with what is seen on screen nor the confirmed authentic pieces in private collections. This analysis can be found on his website, FridayThe13thProps.de.
The first in the series of articles examines swatches of fabric from the costume worn by “Jason” in the “Part 8” film. The full analysis can be found on the FridayThe13thProps.de site, but here is the photo taken by Mario showing one of these fabric swatches on top of a confirmed authentic shirt for a direct comparison:
Note there is a difference in texture and color.
The second article in the series examines the prop machetes with Certificates of Authenticity from Kane Hodder, who played “Jason” in many of the films. Mario claims that the handles on these prop machetes do not match those seen on screen in the four films he reviews, but states that they are of the same style as those sold by Hodder as autographed “fan memorabilia” (not original props) at conventions for $150. Again, full details and analysis can be found at the FridayThe13thProps.de site, but below are some comparison photos produced by Mario in his analysis:
Note there is a difference in the style/angle at the end of the handle:
Additional photos and information are available at Mario’s site.
I have not seen any of these films and am not familiar with the props, so I do not have any insights to contribute to Mario’s analysis. My hope is that by directing hobbyists to Mario’s articles, those with experience/insights into these films might be able to provide additional information.
Again, the full details and analysis performed by Mario can be found at this website, FridayThe13thProps.de.
Jason De Bord