Kinman's choice of sword is wildly impractical, as the smallsword (or court sword) possessed neither the blade strength to parry a sturdier blade (like the more common broadswords, katana, and sabers used by other immortals) nor the cutting power to take someone's head off.
At MacLeod's house, Kayla Brooks introduced herself to Duncan and Richie as Jill, the actress's real first name.