Finger grooves are a contoured, lightsaber hilt grip section style that’s intended to be more form-fitting to the wielder’s fingers and hands than other grip section styles. If the grip contours fit your fingers, holding the hilt can be comfortable. If the grip contours don’t fit your fingers, holding the hilt can be uncomfortable. Due to … Read more
Sabertrio, a Malaysia based custom saber company, released a new line of lightsaber blade plugs. The two new blade plug designs are named: Reactor Blade Plug and Brass Pin Blade Plug. The blade plugs are neopixel compatible, when combined with a neopixel adapter like Sabertrio’s Neo Chip. The competitively priced blade plugs are $8 for … Read more
The Custom Saber Shop (TCSS) released a new piece called MHS V1 3″ Tsuba adapter today. The adapter allows lightsaber enthusiasts to add a tsuba section and extend the length of most MHS V1 or MHS compatible lightsaber hilts. The tsuba adapter adds a lightsaber katana or Kanan Jarrus style lightsaber feel to design. This … Read more
“The lightsaber that Rey inherited from Luke lives,” Daisy Ridley said today. Ridley, who plays Rey in the Star Wars movies, made the announcement live at the Star Wars: Episode IX Panel at Star Wars Celebration Chicago this morning. The Star Wars: Episode IX Panel, arguably the most anticipated event of Star Wars Celebration 2019, … Read more
Since its inception, Darksaber, the infamous black-blacked lightsaber, has captivated the imagination of lightsaber enthusiasts around the world. The unusual weapon, which is part of Star Wars canon, was constructed by Tarre Vizsla, the first Mandalorian Jedi Knight. Unlike most lightsabers, Darksaber’s blade is flat, curved and pointed at the top like a traditional sword … Read more
Although Star Wars Celebration Chicago starts tomorrow, fans and lightsaber enthusiasts are still asking last minute questions about the convention’s lightsaber and cosplay prop policies. Here are some answers. Are metal custom lightsabers allowed at Star Wars Celebration?According to the policies listed on the official Star Wars Celebration website, metal lightsabers MAY be allowed at … Read more
Infinity 3D Prints [affiliate link] is a United States based Etsy store that offers a selection of custom saber stands and wall mounts for displaying lightsabers. The company sells some custom Star Wars inspired cosplay props as well. Marvin Morris launched the Infinity 3D Prints Etsy store in 2016. Infinity 3D Prints Lightsaber StandsThe company … Read more
I purchased this Luke ROTJ style wooden lightsaber, which is called ‘Solid Wood Lightsaber’, from Etsy seller TheronThings [AFFILIATE LINK]. TheronThings, based in Canada, just started out in 2019 so it’s a pretty new store. TheronThings specializes in making STEM based wooden display pieces and toys (e.g. Solid Wood Lightsaber, BB8 Push Toy and Classic Rocket). … Read more
A sabersmith is a lightsaber enthusiast who accepts commissions on custom lightsaber projects. A sabersmith may provide one or multiple lightsaber services including, but not limited to: one-off custom custom lightsaber builds from scratch, electronics installs, repairs, Force FX conversions, powder coating, weathering, etc. A sabersmith is typically a skilled, small scale, individual artisan/technician rather … Read more
A lightsaber katana is a mashup lightsaber or crossover lightsaber design that incorporates one or many elements of a katana, a traditional Japanese long sword associated with the samurai. Star Wars borrows many elements from the samurai warriors and other Japanese influences, making lightsaber katana and accessories appealing and popular among many lightsaber enthusiasts. Many … Read more
