Stuck blade plug? You’re not alone. Getting a blade plug stuck inside a lightsaber hilt is a frustratingly common problem among custom lightsaber enthusiasts. Here are six possible ways to remove a stuck blade plug. CAUTION, PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK. Unfortunately, all methods for removing a stuck blade plug risk damaging the blade plug … Read more
As the custom saber industry strives to do more by being more accurate, sound better, be brighter and just feel more real, the struggle with packing all these electronics into a limited space is daunting.
A saber builder is a type of lightsaber modeling software that allows a user to digitally build a realistic computer model of a custom lightsaber. Two of the biggest saber builder programs are Saber Parts (by Saberforge) and MHS Builder (by The Custom Saber Shop. The now defunct Hampton’s Handcrafted LED Sabers (HHCLS) had also … Read more
Adding a wrap to a lightsaber hilt grip section can make a lightsaber easier to handle and maneuver while enhancing the personality and charm of the hilt as well. Let’s examine 3 common types of wraps for lightsaber hilts. 1. Leather Wrap for Lightsabers A leather wrap (or faux leather wrap) is a one of … Read more
From Saberforge to Custom Diversions, many established and up-and-coming custom sabers companies from around the world leverage the popular and trusted Etsy platform to sell lightsabers, blades and accessories. Let’s take a closer look at 16 MUST SEE Etsy Custom Lightsaber Companies. Please note the following list contains affiliate links, meaning if you click through … Read more
A lightsaber shroud is an overlay or a piece that covers up part of the main body of the lightsaber hilt. Sometimes a shroud will cover a lot of the lightsaber hilt and sometimes it will only cover part of it. The only real requirement for a shroud is it must serve as an overlay … Read more
Let’s talk about 4 different lightsaber hilt pommel attachment styles. A lightsaber hilt pommel, sometimes called an end cap, is a piece that attaches to the bottom of a lightsaber hilt. Some pommels are vented with sound holes (for sound sabers), while other pommels are solid (for stunt sabers [no sound] or display pieces). Watch … Read more
Ultrasabers, one of the largest and most popular custom saber companies in the world, makes many different lightsaber hilts, offering several options and configurations. Here are 5 common lightsaber options that Ultrasabers DOES NOT offer, however. 1. Ultrasabers DOES NOT sell day blades or non-standard bladesUltrasabers only makes standard, run-of-the-mill lightsaber blades in two different … Read more
Pommel cubes are a series of notched, gear tooth like design features found on some lightsaber hilt pommels. The size, shape, depth and overall interpretation of a pommel cube varies. Many pommel cubes, in fact, aren’t cube shaped at all. Pommel cubes are commonly cuboid, prism or pyramid-like in shape. Watch What are pommel cubes? … Read more
A slanted emitter is an angled or curved lightsaber emitter style. Unlike standard, flat-top emitter styles, a slanted emitter may consist of a angled cut or an s-curve shape. In some cases a slanted emitter may also feature a more standard flat-top emitter on the inside. Types of Slanted Emitters: Angled and S-curveThere are two … Read more
