The “Swords of the Ancients” collection include Rae’s favorite sword design, “Exotath.” To commemorate the Kit Rae Fantasy Art line’s 20th anniversary, this week United Cutlery released a special “dark” edition of the Exotath. “The original 10 swords from the SOTA collection are now highly sought-after treasures, and I try to add at least two pieces to the collection annually,” Rae says. Many industry experts credit Rae’s “Swords of the Ancients” collection with single-handedly giving rise to the popular fantasy weapon industry, which has experienced explosive growth over the last several decades. The Kit Rae Fantasy Art line has left its mark on more than just UC these past 20 years the brand has proved a major driving force behind the entire fantasy weapon and art industry, as well. It’s a massive tale of gods and mortals.” “Owning a SOTA (Swords of the Ancients) sword immerses you in a 10,000-year mythology about the creation of Ammon, the Ancient Ones, the Blades of Power, and various other characters. “‘Swords of the Ancients’ is a tale told in story, art and steel,” Rae says. Many “Swords of the Ancients,” as well as other Kit Rae fantasy weapons, even include colorful, highly detailed prints of Rae’s original illustrations, often depicting scenes from the accompanying weapon’s own saga. The Kit Rae Fantasy Art line has yielded scores of top performing products over the years among the most acclaimed is the “Swords of the Ancients” collection, an ongoing series of medieval-inspired fantasy weapons, each with its own backstory that fits into an elaborate mythology created by Rae. The Kit Rae Fantasy Art line has no doubt been a key contributor to United’s success.” Even after working with him for so many years, every new sketch he presents never ceases to amaze me. “Kit has without question been one of our most valuable partners over the years talent like his is rare, and we’re so lucky to be able to develop and produce his incredible designs.

“The Kit Rae Fantasy Art line is truly fantasy bladecraft at its peak,” UC president Clint Kadel says. This year, United Cutlery (UC) - a multi-brand knife, sword and licensed movie replica manufacturer based in southern Georgia - celebrates the 20th anniversary of one of its best-selling and most renowned brands: the Kit Rae Fantasy Art line.įor two decades, the Kit Rae Fantasy Art line has pushed bladecraft boundaries and blurred the lines between “cutlery” and “art.” Since its inception in 1997, the brand has spawned some of founder and legendary blade designer Kit Rae’s boldest, most inventive work - 50 unique sword, axe and knife designs a host of companion paintings and illustrations even a mythological universe, created and penned by Rae himself.

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