United Cutlery Kit Rae KR0022B Kit Rae Black Legion Battle Axe! Black Blade genuine leather-wrapped shaft! The primary weapon of the Black Legion, monstrous foot soldiers of the Dark One! This item is another fantastic collectible from fantasy artist and knife designer Kit Rae "The Swords of the Ancients" series. The fiercest of the Black Legion were the Barumen Axemen of Lokonia. These were the main vanguard of The Dark One’s army, made up of the largest and most ferocious of Barumen soldiers. They were heavily armored in plate steel and leather and each wielded two great Battle Axes which they used with deadly skill. The Battle Axe was one of the few weapons forged by the Dark Elves in mass, each one being shaped nearly the same. Every Axeman carried two identical battle axes, with hooked and curved blades, leather grips and skull crushing pommels. The Black Legion Battle Axe could be used to chop like a traditional axe but could also be used to hook and pull an enemy. The Battle Axe could be thrown with deadly precision, and its twin points were devastating. The mere sight of this weapon caused many to retreat in battle rather than face its terrible edge.Designed by fantasy artist Kit Rae®, this adult collectible is part of the Kit Rae® Fantasy Art Collection, a series of edged fantasy creations from the Swords of the Ancients Universe. The Black Legion™ Battle Axe features finely detailed solid metal parts and stainless steel etched blades. Each axe includes a certificate of authenticity and is presented with a black-and-white collector art print, “The Barumen” by designer, Kit Rae.® The Black Legion™ Battle Axe is branded with the designer’s trademark to ensure its authenticity.

Kit Rae "Swords of the Ancients"

For one thousand and seven hundred years the Dark One bred the evil Barumen in great numbers. They were grown into an army in the dark pits of Lokonia, and the Dark One trained them in the art of war; and he called them his Black Legion. To arm these most brutal and deadly soldiers the Dark One commanded the elves that dwelled in his Underworld to create the Black Legion Blades. Thence the Dark Elves, expert blacksmiths in steels mined from the depths of Ammon, created a secret alloy that could not be chipped or broken for their master. With that alloy they forged many evil blades for the Black Legion, including many war axes..

KIT RAE FANTASY ARTIST

Images from a hidden world of dreams and nightmares form this unique line of edged fantasy creations by artist/designer Kit RaeĹĖ¯. Mr. Rae, who has been designing knives since 1984, has been engrossed in fantasy art all his life. Some of his designs are strikingly beautiful, some wickedly haunting, and some defy conventional description. The Kit RaeĹĖ¯ line consists of edged knife and sword art, along with stories and companion prints of paintings by the artist. These are very popular among serious fantasy knife and sword collectors and have appeared in numerous television shows and feature films. Each new piece is part of the tapestry that forms The Tale of The Swords of the Ancients, a fantasy story written by the artist, about the eternal struggle between good and evil. For more of the "The Tale of the Swords of the Ancients And Other Blades of Power" visit the Kit Rae website.

Specifications

KR0022B Black Legion™ Battle Axe OVERALL LENGTH: 35" AXE LENGTH: 15" each. AXE MATERIAL: Mirror-polished and deep-etched, 420 stainless steel, false-edged. Handle MATERIAL: Solid metal handle parts, antiqued metal finish, genuine leather-wrapped shaft.