Sabertrio Vektra Lightsaber | New Saber Alert

Sabertrio Vektra lightsaber was released today. The custom saber features a balanced design with an afterburner style emitter and a pommel that mirrors the emitter’s shape and design. Sabertrio states that the initial run of only 30 units sold out within 18 minutes of Vektra’s release at 10am EST. The initial release was limited to … Read more

The Problem with “Duel Worthy” Lightsabers

“Is a lightsaber duel worthy?” That’s one of the MOST COMMON questions people ask the lightsaber community, especially when someone is considering purchasing a first lightsaber or simply a new lightsaber. The problem with the question is it’s asking for a binary answer of “Yes, the lightsaber is duel worthy” or “No, the lightsaber is … Read more

Kenner’s “The Force” Lightsaber: A Whistling Vintage Lightsaber Toy

“The Force” Lightsaber is a vintage lightsaber toy produced from 1980 to 1984. “The Force” Lightsaber is the second toy lightsaber manufactured by the toy company, Kenner. An officially licensed Star Wars toy, “The Force” Lightsaber toy extends over three feet long and whistles, whirs and howls when the user swings and twirls the lightsaber … Read more

Sabertrio Abruptly Closes Due to Coronavirus Related Parts Shortages

Sabertrio Vektra and Reaver lightsabers

Lightsaber company Sabertrio announced they are temporarily closing their store and that “everything is out of stock for the next 2 – 3 months” due to delays from parts manufactured in China. “Right now, we are experiencing severe delays for components from China,” Sabertrio stated in a post on their Facebook page, “and this is … Read more

What is electrum? | Lightsaber Terminology

Electrum is a rare crystal that adds a cosmetic gold colored finish to lightsabers, armor, blasters and other weaponry, according to Star Wars Canon. The crystal originates from the Anoat system. In crystal form, electrum is purple and blue in color. When applied as a finish, electrum is gold in color. The Mace Windu lightsaber … Read more

Real Lightsaber Blades: What are they made out of?

A lightsaber blade is a brilliant blade comprised of plasma, according to Star Wars Canon. The plasma blade, which is generally about 3 feet long, extends out of the emitter section when the lightsaber is activated and recedes when the lightsaber is deactivated. In Star Wars, lightsaber blades may be used to deflect blaster bolts, … Read more

Ultrasabers Empress Lightsaber | New Saber Alert

Ultrasabers unveiled the Empress lightsaber. The custom saber is inspired by the design of the Rey Skywalker lightsaber in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The lightsaber will be available in four styles: Empress (black), Azure Empress (metallic blue), Crimson Empress (red), Empress LE (gold). Ultrasabers is now accepting pre-orders for Empress with an estimated … Read more

Crossfire Props Human Sized Lego Inspired Lightsaber | New Saber Alert

Etsy seller Crossfire3D released Human Sized Lego Inspired Lightsaber. The real life size prop replica is inspired by the iconic, dumbbell-shaped design of the diminutive, LEGO lightsaber hilt.

Plo Koon Lightsaber | Lightsaber Profile

The Plo Koon lightsaber is a single-bladed blue lightsaber in Star Wars Canon. In Star Wars Legends, the Plo Koon lightsaber emits a yellow blade, blue blade, orange blade, or green blade depending on the source. Plo Koon, a Kel Dor Jedi Master from the planet Dorin, serves on the Jedi Council during the waning … Read more

What is a flanged emitter? | Lightsaber Terminology

A flanged emitter is a lightsaber emitter section style that features a rim or lip that flares out near the top of the hilt. Flanged emitters vary in diameter and thickness, however, the feature is commonly flat on the top, extending to one of the widest diameters of the entire lightsaber hilt. Some flanged emitters … Read more