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6/1/10 UPDATE
VORTHELOK GOLD LIMITED EDITION of 300 - SHIPPING TO DEALERS NOW!
The Vorthelok Gold Limited Edition (#KR0046A) is shipping to authorized Kit Rae dealers this week. This serial numbered gold plated edition is strictly limited to 300 pieces worldwide! This version features extra blade runes in the fuller groove down the center of the blade that are not available in the standard edition. The runes translate as “From my fire this sword, from my teeth this edge, in my hands all will yield”. Includes a certificate of authenticity, hand-autographed by Kit Rae, and a custom art print. 28" blade. 45" overall. Specifications can be found here. Dealers are taking orders now, so get your order in early before all 300 are sold out.
If you are having trouble finding dealer, email us for a list of dealers who are stocking this item.
NEW ZIPPOS ADDED TO KIT'S FANTASY ART ZIPPO LINE!
Several cool new Zippo art lighters have been added to Kit's fantasy art Zippo line. The first three shown below (left) - Vaelen with Avaquar, Judge, and Kilgorin - were made available earlier this year. The others - Enethia on red and Vorthelok/tribal, Vorthelok, and Drakonus - are available now. Most of these are international models so they are hard to find in US Zippo retail locations, but they can also be found through various online dealers such as ebay.com and amazon.com. More info is available on our newly updated Zippo Section.
Zippo's high quality imaging process transfers Kit's art directly on the surface of the lighter with a special printing technique. Zippo windproof lighters are completely USA made and highly collectible.
KIT INTERVIEWED BY SWORD & AXE!
Bryan Robinson, owner of Swordandaxe.com recently interviewed Kit about his swords, design, film replicas, and many other subject. You can read the full interview here.
3/1/10 UPDATE
WEBSITE CONSTRUCTION and UPDATES
We are making some long overdue updates to the entire website over the next few weeks. The new pages should make it easier to navigate to where you want to go. The Swords of the Ancients section has been completely updated to show which product are current, and show past editions for collectors. The Collectors List has also been completely updated. Some links may be down temporarily until all pages are updated. Thanks for your patience!
EXOTATH FULL CONTACT FOAM SWORD NOW SHIPPING
Kit's popular Exotath sword has now been made into a Full Contact Foam sword (#KR0030F). The ultimate role playing sword. Constructed from high quality material that produces a foam play weapon that is rugged, flexible and safe to use. Our special foam process encases a fiberglass and foam rubber under structure to create one of the sturdiest foam weapons on the market today. Full Contact Foam Weapons are perfect for Live Action Role Playing (LARP) events, martial arts practice or just having sword-fighting fun. This is the first in a series of flexible play foam weaponry.
KIT RAE ART ZIPPO PAGE ADDED TO THE WEBSITE
Many Zippo collectors have contacted us requesting a Zippo section be added to the website showing all of the past and current editions. The current editions are now up on the new Zippo page here. We will be adding the past editions, both domestic and international, and photos of the Kit Rae Zippo prototypes in the coming weeks.
VORTHELOK SWORD NOW SHIPPING - Autographed First Production Run
The new Vorthelok Sword (#KR0046A) is now shipping from authorized Kit Rae dealers. The latest in the Swords of the Ancients™ collection! This autographed and serial numbered first production run is strictly limited to 2000 pieces worldwide. Vorthelok features a stainless steel blade (false edged), engraved runes, finely detailed cast metal hilt parts with "antiqued iron" metal finish, and a waxed cotton cord wrapped grip. The blade features Anglecal runes near the tang that translate as “Out of Darkness Comes Light”. Includes a certificate of authenticity and custom art print hand autographed by Kit Rae. 28" blade. 45" overall. NOTE - there will be no standard edition available later as we have done in the past. Once this version is sold out there will be no more made. More information about the Vorthelok can be found here.
ANATHROS AND VALERMOS SWORDS AVAILABLE AGAIN!
Kit's original Anathros (#KR0006) and Valermos (#KR0007) swords have not been available for several years. Due to popular demand we have made these available once again for a short period of time for our die hard Swords of the Ancients collectors. These reissue versions, sold separately, are identical to the original swords, with a slight change to the blade marking for collectors to distinguish the old versions from the new. Both swords are shipping from Kit Rae dealers now.
VORTHELOK GOLD LIMITED EDITION of 300 - DEALERS ARE TAKING PRE-ORDERS NOW!
The Vorthelok Gold Limited Edition (#KR0046A) will be available in May-June 2010. This serial numbered 24k gold plated edition is strictly limited to 300 pieces worldwide! This version features extra blade runes in the fuller goove down the center of the blade that translate as “From my fire this sword, from my teeth this edge, in my hands all will yield”. Includes a certificate of authenticity hand autographed by Kit Rae and custom art print.
28" blade. 45" overall. Dealers are taking pre-orders now, so get your order in early.
VALERMOS BLACK DAMASCUS LIMITED EDITION COMING IN MID 2010
A special black folded Damascus edition of Kit's popular Valermos (#KR0007D) Sword is in the works for mid 2010. The Valermos Damascus edition is crafted with a real Damascus steel blade forged by master oriental sword smiths (false edged). Each blade is folded approximately 256 times to create 1792 layers and blackened with a special chemical process that brings a deep red color our of the steel in the Damascus folds. The sword features three deep fuller grooves, a simulated ebony grip, and finely detailed cast metal hilt parts. Each piece is individually serial numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity and a custom art print. 40” overall, 27 3/4” blade.
MITHRODIN SWORD SCABBARD NOW SHIPPING
The Mithrodin Sword Scabbard (#KR0047) is now shipping from authorized dealers. The scabbard, made of imitation and genuine leather, is custom designed to fit the Mithrodin sword (#KR0025). It features belt slots to wear with a shoulder strap belt, snap straps, and an embossed KR logo. This has been requested for several years.
NEW STAINLESS BLACKJET THROWERS
New silver, all stainless steel versions of Kit's popular BlackJet throwing knives are now avaialble from Kit Rae dealers. We have had many requests for a non cord grip version, so here they are! The silver BlackJets are offered in both 8-1/2" long triple set (KR0033) and 10-1/2" long triple set (KR0032).
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