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12/1/09 UPDATE

MITHRODIN SWORD SCABBARD NOW SHIPPING

The Mithrodin Sword Scabbard (#KR0047) is now shipping from authorized dealers, just in time for Christmas. 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).


BORIS VALLEJO, JULIE BELL AND OTHER HEAVY METAL ARTISTS FEATURE KIT'S SWORDS IN THEIR ART

       

Kit was a huge fan of artist Boris Vallejo's science fiction fantasy art and when he was young. Boris' art was all over the books he read and was one of his early influences. Boris is married to another fantasy artist, Julie Bell, and they now work together as a team. Recently we noticed Kit's Elexorien sword making appearances in their artwork, particularly in the September 2009 issue of Heavy Metal (shown above, left ). We asked them about it and apparently it is one of their favorite props to use in their studio. Here is Boris and Julie's website for those of you not familiar with their work. Kit has also been a long time reader of Heavy Metal magazine and noticed many other artists using his designs. Anthony Palumbo is one artist featured recently in Heavy Metal (shown above, middle) who apparently likes this same sword! Michael Calndra featured Kit's Trelek (2nd from right) in HM, and Max Bertolini (right) has used several of Kit's swords in his HM cover art, usually chopped together with other swords. Interestingly, Kit's own art has never been featured in heavy Metal.


ANOTHER CUSTOM MADE CHOPPER FEATURES KIT'S DESIGNS

   
     

Earlier this year we found out about another custom made chopper (the third!) featuring Kit's art incorporated into the design. This one is from maker Tony Mendez, and it features Kit's Umethar and Valermos designs. It has won several awards and cost around $60,000 to make.


TATTOOS FEATURING KIT'S DESIGNS

   

Every so often we get asked for permission from fans to use Kit's designs in tattoo art. We thought we would post a photos of a few recent ones. It takes a real fan to get one of Kit's designs marked on your body permanantly, and you folks are the best!

10/20/09 UPDATE

KIT WILL BE AT ZIPPO WEEKEND AT SMOKY MOUNTAIN KNIFE WORKS THIS SATURDAY

Kit will be appearing for ZIPPO WEEKEND at Smoky Mountain Knife Works in Sevierville, Tennessee on Saturday, October 24th. He will be autographing and engraving his Zippo art lighters, selling art prints of his Zippo art, and and displaying his Zippo prototypes in the Zippo section of the retail showroom from 9:00am - 1:00pm. SMKW is the worlds largest knife showplace, featuring a huge retail store filled with knife memorabilia and the National Knife Museum. SMKW hosts the the Zippo Swap Meet South every year, which runs October 23 – 25 in 2009. Buy Kit's knives and swords, buy or trade your Zippo lighters and Case knives, see the 1947 Zippo Car and Zippo Mobile Exhibit of over 2000 lighters. SMKW is located just a few miles off the I-40 exit #407. Call 865-453-5871 for directions. You can visit their online store HERE You can see Kit's entire Zippo line HERE.


PIX FROM KUTTERS KNIVES VISIT

Thanks to everyone who came out to see Kit at Kutters Knives last weekend in the Merivale Mall, Ottawa. It was a fun weekend and Kit enjoyed meeting and talking to all of his Canadian collectors. He engraved his signature in so many blades that he could not keep his engraver battery charged! Thanks to Russ, Eva, and the Kutters crew for their hospitality. You guys run one of the best cutlery shops in North America! Here are a few pix from the visit.

10/12/09 UPDATE

KIT MAKING AN APPEARANCE AT KUTTERS KNIVES ONTARIO, CANADA!
Kit wil be at Kutters Knives Saturday, October 17th and Sunday October 18th, in Ottawa, Ontario. This will be Kit's only Canadian appearance in 2009. Have your photo taken with Kit or bring your swords and knives in to be autographed or engraved. Kit's will be selling his posters and autographed art prints and his swords and collectibles will be for sale in the store. Kutters is Canada's largest specialty knife store, located in Merivale Mall, 1642 Merivale Road, Ottawa, Ontario Canada.

KUTTERS PROMO FOR KIT RAE


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).

9/14/09 UPDATE

DRAGONCON PIX!

Kit's Molotoch - The Slayer Sword (#KR0013) reissue is now complete and is shipping from Kit's distributor to authorized Kit Rae dealers! If your favorite dealer is still showing it is unavailble, ask them for it. Some online dealers may not have their advertisements updated yet. You can also email us and we will direct you to an online dealer. The new production will only be made for a short period of time. Here are some photos of the new sword.

8/17/09 UPDATE

MOLOTOCH IS BACK!

Kit's Molotoch - The Slayer Sword (#KR0013) reissue is now complete and is shipping from Kit's distributor to authorized Kit Rae dealers! If your favorite dealer is still showing it is unavailble, ask them for it. Some online dealers may not have their advertisements updated yet. You can also email us and we will direct you to an online dealer. The new production will only be made for a short period of time. Here are some photos of the new sword.


DAMASCUS EXOTATH NOW SHIPPING!
Kit's The Exotath Damascus sword (#KR0030D) is now shipping from authorized Kit Rae dealers. This limited edition of 100 pieces was sold out. If you were lucky enough to get one on order with your favorite dealer you should be recieving it soon.


BLACKJET DAGGER MAKES ANOTHER APPEARANCE IN BURN NOTICE
Kit's BlackJet Throwing Dagger (KR0034) made a second appearance on USA Network's Burn Notice. In the episode “Question and Answer”, Fiona throws the knife inside Michael's apartment and the knife gets some very good close-ups. It was previously seen in the second season episode “Seek and Destroy”.


ISIS DAGGER RETURNS

Kit's Isis Dagger (#KR1142) is available again for a short time. Originally made in 2000, this was one of Kit's most popular designs and we are happy to see it return to production. This reissue is marked with the Kit Rae sword emblem on the front of the blade. The previous edition had no front marking. It is made from the original tooling dies and molds.

7/21/09 UPDATE

MOLOTOCH SWORD UPDATE

For those of you anxiously awaiting the return of Kit's Molotoch - The Slayer Sword (#KR0013), we have some good news! The sword is expected to be shipping from authorized Kit Rae dealers around the middle of next month. Some dealers are already taking orders now. The Molotoch sword has not been available for several years, and they have been fetching $300 to over $600 on ebay recently. The new production will only be made for a short period of time. The sword will be identical to the previous production, but the Kit Rae sword logo on the front of the blade will be in a slightly different position than before, to distinguish the old version from the new. It will also include a new certificate of authenticity, as well as the poster art print of Kit's "Vaelen and Naegolus" painting.


DRAGONCON IS COMING LABOR DAY WEEKEND!

It's only a little over a month away! Kit will be appearing at Dragoncon in Atlanta, Georgia September 4th - September 7, 2009. We will be signing and selling his swords, knives, limited edition art prints, jewelry, posters, Zippo art lighters, and statues in the Kit Rae Fantasy Art booth located in the Dealer Hall. Kit will also have a few of his Damascus bladed samurai swords that were such a hit at recent shows. Bring your sword and Kit will engrave his autograph for you! We hope to see you there.

Dragoncon is America's largest multi media popular arts convention, focusing on science fiction, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film. Host Hotels for the con are the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta Marriot Marquis, and the Atlanta Hilton. If you are going, we suggest you reserve a hotel room ASAP as most of the hotels sell out in the area near the convention.


NEW POSTERS ADDED

We recently updated the Art Prints and Posters page. New additions to the posters section are the Exotath, Agnemmel's Nemesis, and Enethia and the Avoloch posters. These are the same posters that are included with the actual swords and axes, now available for purchase separately.


PURE EVIL CUSTOM CHOPPER FEATURES KIT RAE BLADES

Custom motorcycle maker Mitch Roberts has built a fantastic chopper that incorporates several Kit Rae designs. The chopper has won several awards for Mitch including one at the Supershow Showbike Competition. It is currently owned by a collector in Georgia.

6/10/09 UPDATE

SEE KIT AT ADVENTURECON IN KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE JUNE 12-14

Kit will be appearing Adventurecon in the Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, June 12th-14th. Adventurecon is Tennessee's largest pop-culture, autograph, and collector's show, featuring toy and collectibles dealers, dozens of celebrities signing autographs, comic artists, and more. Kit will be selling his knives, swords, art Zippos, limited edition autographed art prints, the new Dark Fantasy jewelry, and his limited edition swords. Come by and see our booth. We hope to see you there.

The show hours are: Friday: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.


BLACK LEGION WAR AXE NOW SHIPPING
The Black Legion War Axe standard edition (#KR0037) and Black Legion War Axe autographed first production run edition (#KR0037A) are now shipping from Kit Rae dealers.


KIT RAE DARK FANTASY JEWELRY NOW SHIPPING

The first items in a series of Kit Rae designed jewelry is now available from Kit Rae dealers. The first three items are pendant necklaces with waxed cotton, jute wrapped, cord. They are: Ancients Ones Pendant (#KR0042), Valdris Pendant (#KR0042), and the Exotath Pendant (#KR0042). These are just now shipping to dealers so it you can't find them shoot us an email and we will provide a seller.

5/5/09 UPDATE

MEET KIT AT THE BLADE SHOW IN ATLANTA, MAY 29th-31st

Kit will be displaying and selling at the BLADE Show in Atlanta, May 29th-June 31st. More than 700 exhibitors and thousands of knife collectors from around the world will be at the BLADE Show. It is the worlds largest knife show, with over 108,000 square feet of knife exhibits featuring custom knives, antique knives, manufacturer displays, and a host of knife and knifemaking seminars. Kit will be selling his throwing knives, swords, art Zippos art lighters, and a selection of his limited edition swords. The Blade Show is held at the Cobb Galleria Centre & Renaissance Waverly Hotel. Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA. Come by and see our tables in row 3 on the left hand side as you enter the show hall. Don't miss it!

Public Hours
Friday Early Bird admission Noon
General Admission 2 to 7 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission Prices
$15 per day
$25 for a three-day pass
Children under 12 are free with paid adult admission.

$18 Early Bird Admission available
Additional $18 –Friday only


BLACK LEGION WAR AXE SHIPPING UPDATE
The Black Legion War Axe (#KR0037A) ship date has been delayed. We apologize to those of you that have pre-ordered the axe, but the delay was beyond our control. The good news is that these should be shipping mid July.


AVOLOCH SWORD DISPLAY AND SCABBARD NOW SHIPPING!


The Avoloch wall display stand (#KR0041) and The Avoloch Scabbard (#KR0045) are now shipping from authorized dealers. The scabbard, made of imitation and genuine leather, is custom designed to fit the new Avoloch sword (#KR0038). The display stand fits the Avoloch sword, Mithrodin sword, and many other Kit Rae sword designs. It is made of wood and features a Kit Rae brass shield.


GOLD AND BLACK LIMITED MITHRODIN SWORD NOW SHIPPING!

The Gold Limited Edition Mithrodin Sword (#KR0025G) announced late last year is now shipping! Only 300 of these were made, so place your orders with your favorite dealer soon. This is one of the best looking gold versions Kit has done. Features a jet black blade with gold runes, 24K gold plated hilt parts and a leather wrapped grip.


MOLOTOCH SWORD WILL RETURN!

We have received hundreds of e-mails from people trying to complete thier Swords of the Ancients collection asking for Kit's Molotoch sword (#KR0013) to be made again, so later this year we will be producing this massive sword for a short time. The Molotoch sword has not been available for several years so we hope this news will please many of you who have been waiting for its return. We will announce the shipping date as we get more info.


DAMASCUS SWORDS

Yes, the rumors are true. Kit is working on Damascus versions of a few of his favorite swords. Some dealers are already taking pre-orders on the Mithrodin Damascus sword (#KR0025D) and Exotath Damascus sword (#KR0030D). These will be STRICTLY LIMITED TO 100 swords each due the the high cost to forge real folded Damascus steel long forging time. These are expected to start shipping in July 2009. Photos of the Damascus Exotath are shown above.

2/16/09 UPDATE

AVOLOCH FIRST PRODUCTION RUN NOW SHIPPING!

Spirit with Mithrodin



The first production run of the Avoloch (KR0038A) is now shipping from authorized Kit Rae dealers. Avoloch is the latest in the Swords of the Ancients collection! Strictly limited to 1500 pieces worldwide, this first production run is serial numbered and includes an autographed custom art print. The Avoloch features three stainless steel blades (false edged), engraved runes, finely detailed cast metal hilt parts with antique metal finish, and a genuine leather wrapped blade and handle grip. Includes a certificate of authenticity. 24 1/2" blade. 43 3/4" overall. Avoloch is the Sword of Enethia, a Mithrodin warrior in service to the Great Realm who fought against the Dark One. Forged by the dark elf Tethietol, the side blade is engraved with "Avoloch will yield to none but truth", in Anglecal runes. The word Avoloch is from the ancient language of Thant, and it was the name used for the warrior class of the Mithrodin, translated as "soldier of steel".


AVOLOCH GOLD LIMITED EDITION OF 300



The gold limited edition of the Avoloch (KR0038G) will be shipping from authorized Kit Rae dealers in March. Some dealers are taking pre-orders now, so get you order in early before they are sold out. This special 24K gold plated, serial numbered edition is strictly limited to 300 pieces worldwide. The Avoloch features genuine ray skin grips with leather wrapping, three stainless steel blades (false edged), engraved runes, and finely detailed cast metal hilt parts with antique metal finish. Includes certificate of authenticity hand autographed by Kit and custom art print. 24 1/2" blade. 43 3/4" overall.


KIT'S BLACKJET DAGGER ON BURN NOTICE

If you are a fan of USA Network's Burn Notice, you may have seen Kit's BlackJet Throwing Dagger (KR0034) used in a recent episode. In the second season episode “Seek and Destroy” Seymour, Michael and Fiona's gun smuggler friend, gives each of them the throwing daggers as gifts at the end of the episode, and comments that the symbol on the handle means “destiny”. Above are some pix.

1/23/09 UPDATE

GOLD EXOTATH NOW SHIPPING
Spirit with MithrodinThe Gold Edition Exotath (#KR0030G) is now shipping out to authorized Kit Rae dealers. Some dealers have already sold out of thier allocations so if you would like to own one place an order with your favorite dealer now before they are sold out. Only 300 were made.


1/1/09 UPDATE

MITHRODIN SWORD IN THE SPIRIT MOVIE
Spirit with MithrodinOne of Kit's favorite films is the Frank Miller/Robert Rodriguez film Sin City. When Frank Miller set out to make a film version of one of his favorite comics, Will Eisner's The Spirit, the producers contacted United Cutlery about using some swords and knives in the film. One of those chosen was Kit's Mithrodin Sword (#KR0025). There are also some miniature Kit Rae Isis Daggers in the film. The Spirit is in theaters now. Official Website

 


HAPPY NEW YEAR!
We hope everyone had a great great Christmas and New Years holiday. We have a lot of great stuff coming for 2009. Many items scheduled for 2008 were delayed, but the good news is 2009 will be full of new Kit Rae fantasy weapons and art. Here are some long overdue updates.


BLACK LEGION WAR AXE COMING IN FEBRUARY
Spirit with Mithrodin The war axe held by the Barumen in Kit's Exotath painting is coming! The first production run of 500 axes produced will be serial numbered and include an Art Print autographed by Kit Rae. The Black Legion War Axe (#KR0037A) is the primary weapon of the Black Legion, monstrous foot soldiers of the Dark One. This massive axe features a mirror polished, Japanese milled stainless steel blade and back spike, engraved runes, solid metal and wood handle parts, and a genuine leather wrapped grip. It is 36“ overall, with a 19 1/2” false edged blade. Each axe will include a certificate of authenticity. The perfect companion to the Black Legion Battle Axe (#KR0022). Here are some pictures of Kit's final prototype.

 

 


SHIPPING UPDATES AND NEW ITEMS
(all dates are tentative)

Spirit with Mithrodin
Gold Edition Exotath (#KR0030G ) - Production was delayed a bit, but these are expected to be shipping from dealers by the end of January. Most dealers are almost sold out, or completely sold out, so order one soon if you have not already. Only 300 were made.

KR39 scabbard front
Exotath Scabbard (#KR0039) - We expect these to ship from dealers in late January.

KR40 plaque
Exotath Wall Display (#KR0040) - We expect these to ship from dealers in late January.

KR37 axe photo
Black Legion War Axe (KR0037) - We expect these to ship from dealers in late February. The first production run of 500 pieces will be serial numbered and include an autographed art print.

Avoloch - Gold Limited Edition (#KR0038G) - The newest addition to the Swords of the Ancients collection. We expect these to ship from dealers in late February. This gold edition of 300 will be serialized and include an autographed certificate of authenticity. Images are coming soon.

KR38 Avoloch thumbnail
Avoloch - Autographed Edition (#KR0038A) - This is the standard version. We expect these to ship from dealers in late February. This first production run of 1500 will be serialized and include an autographed art print. Images are coming soon.

KR45 Avoloch scabbard thumbnail
Avoloch Scabbard (#KR0045) - This specially designed scabbard to fit the Avoloch is scheduled to ship from dealers in March or April.


GOLD AND BLACK MITHRODIN SWORD COMING!
Spirit with MithrodinBy popular request Kit will be making a gold edition of the Mithrodin Sword (#KR0025G). 300 of these will be made, with 24K gold plates hilt parts and a blackened blade with gold runes. More info to come, but we expect these to be shipping from dealers around April.


MITHRODIN WALL DISPLAY STAND!
Spirit with MithrodinA specially designed wall display stand (#KR0041) for the Mithrodin sword will be available from dealers around March. This display stand will also fit the new Avoloch sword.

 


KIT RAE DARK FANTASY JEWELRY
Spirit with MithrodinA new line of Kit Rae jewelry will be coming around May or June of 2009. The first three items will be pendant necklaces with waxed cotton, jute wrapped, cord. They are: Ancients Ones Pendant, Valdris Pendant, Exotath Pendant.

 


DAMASCUS LIMITED EDITIONS IN THE WORKS
Spirit with MithrodinComing mid 2009 will be extremely limited editions versions of several Kit Rae swords with real folded Damascus blades. These have been in the works for a long time and are a favorite project of Kit's. Images and info coming soon.

 

 

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