How to Find Replacement Star Wars Master Replicas Force FX Lightsaber Parts (e.g. Darth Maul coupler)

Replacement Force FX lightsaber coupler

Where can you find replacement parts for Star Wars Master Replicas Force FX lightsabers? That’s a VERY common question that people ask. Many Master Replicas Force FX lightsaber owners are looking for replacement pommels, battery packs, a replacement Darth Maul Force FX coupler and more. Unfortunately, it’s a little tricky to find replacement parts for … Read more

What is a leather wrap on a lightsaber hilt? | Lightsaber Terminology

Saberforge Disciple lightsaber with leather wrap

A leather wrap is a strip of leather–genuine leather or artificial–that wound around the grip section of your lightsaber hilt. People will add a leather wrap onto their lightsaber hilt for various reasons. Watch What is a leather wrap on a lightsaber hilt? (lightsaber terminology) on YouTube Someone may add a leather wrap to a … Read more

Saberforge Empty Hilts (Initiate Tier): What to expect

Saberforge Prodigal Son lightsaber and Saberforge Fallen lightsaber

What’s included with Saberforge empty hilts or Initiate Tier lightsabers, as Saberforge calls them? Saberforge Fallen and Saberforge Prodigal Son, both featured in the article’s photo, are totally empty hilts (no electronics). One thing you may notice right away is that there are no open activation switch holes. Saberforge Fallen features two dummy switches and … Read more

Top 4 Reasons to Use a Lightsaber Blade Plug

lightsaber blade plugs from various custom saber companies

Why do you need a lightsaber blade plug? A blade plug is a small, cylindrical piece of polycarbonate installed in a lightsaber hilt in place of a blade. Let’s talk about the top 4 reasons why you should use a lightsaber blade plug. Watch Top 4 Reasons to Use Lightsaber Blade Plugs on YouTube 1. Increase … Read more

What is a show blade? | Lightsaber Terminology

Show blades for lightsabers

A show blade is a lightsaber blade intended for ‘show’ only and not for heavy dueling. Show blades are intended for display, spinning, and looking awesome. Show blades are NOT duel worthy because part of the blade could be damaged or destroyed during heavy dueling. Watch What is a show blade? (lightsaber terminology) on YouTube  … Read more

The Custom Saber Shop MHS vs MPS Parts: What’s the difference?

The Custom Saber Shop MHS and MPS lightsaber parts

The Custom Saber Shop (TCSS) sells a variety of lightsaber components that they call MHS, which stands for ‘modular hilt system’.  Buyers can mix and match MHS components to build a saber. For example, you can select from an assortment of lightsaber pommels, bodies and emitters and combine them in order to construct your saber. … Read more

How long is a full size lightsaber blade?

full size lightsaber blade

A full-size lightsaber blade is typically somewhere between 32 and 37 inches long. Despite the 4 or 5 inch range between a shorter full size blade and longer full size blade, all of the blade lengths from 32 to 37 inches do appear to be full size when attached to a lightsaber hilt. Another common … Read more

What is an anodized lightsaber hilt? | Lightsaber Terminology

various anodized lightsaber hilts

Anodizing is an electrochemical process that adds a protective film to a metal lightsaber hilt. Anodizing prevents corrosion and, along with powder coating, is a common method for adding a color to lightsaber hilt. Anodized hilts have a is very uniform and consistent color so unlike paint it doesn’t clump up anywhere. Also, unlike paint, … Read more

Three types of lightsaber hilts: Factory Hilts, Modular Hilts, Custom Hilts

Force FX lightsaber, Ultrasabers lightsaber, MHS parts

There are three main types of lightsaber hilts including: factory hilts, modular hilts and finally true custom hilts. The types of hilts are not necessarily mutually exclusive and could all overlap with each other, to a certain extent. FACTORY HILTS Factory hilts are mass produced hilts. Some popular licensed examples of factory hilts include the Star … Read more

Are Ultrasabers lightsaber blades and blade plugs compatible with other custom sabers companies?

Ultrasabers lightsaber blade plug

In theory, Ultrasabers blades and blade plugs should work with ANY lightsaber hilt designed for a 1 inch diameter blade. Ultrasabers blades and blade plugs are listed as measuring 1 inch in diameter, after all. In reality, some Ultrasabers blades and blade plugs don’t fit due to a slight variation in diameter. Ultrasabers quality control … Read more