What is an unstable blade? | Lightsaber Terminology

Unstable lightsaber blade

An unstable lightsaber blade, sometimes called a flame blade, is a volatile, unbalanced lightsaber blade type with a lively flickering, jagged, and fiery appearance and sound. The Kylo Ren crossguard lightsaber is the most prominent example of a lightsaber with unstable blades. Rey’s double-bladed collapsible hilt lightsaber, shown in promotional footage of Star Wars: The … Read more

Saberforge Katana Mk4 Lightsaber (Ito Wrap) | New Saber Alert

Saberforge MK4 Katana lightsaber

Saberforge released the Katana Mk4 lightsaber. The katana-style custom saber features an ito wrap and a tsuba (handguard). The hilt comes standard in a black finish with some brass accents. Saberforge Katana Mk4 joins Saberforge’s current lineup of katana style lightsabers including: Katana (Mk1, Mk2, Mk3) and Ronin (Mk1, Mk2, Mk3). Saberforge Etsy Store affiliate … Read more

What is a Mystery Box? | Lightsaber Terminology

Mystery Box lightsaber

A Mystery Box is a custom lightsaber or lightsaber accessory that a buyer purchases without knowing which model they will get. In other words, the lightsaber will be a surprise when the buyer opens the box.

Blue Force Sabers Tyro Saber | New Saber Alert

Blue Force Sabers Tyro Saber

Blue Force Sabers Tyro Saber has been released. The custom saber is a simple, elegant and affordable starter lightsaber with a slimmed-down design and an LED module built into the blade. A removable, decorative tsuba (handguard) is included as well. Tyro Saber is configured as an RGB stunt saber (no sound). Tyro Saber hilts come … Read more

Ki Sabers Persuader V2 Lightsaber (Dueling Saber) | New Saber Alert

Ki Sabers Persuader V2 lightsaber

The Ki Sabers Persuader V2 Lightsaber is a simple and elegant custom saber designed for competitive lightsaber combat. The saber is available as an empty hilt (for DIY) or installed as an stunt saber (in-hilt LED, no sound) or sound saber (in-hilt LED). The slim and balanced design favors a one-handed grip near the top … Read more

16 MUST SEE Etsy Custom Lightsaber Companies

Custom Saber sellers on Etsy

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

Quest Design Canada Lightsaber Name Plate on Stand Full Review

Quest Design Canada lightsaber name plate

This is a Quest Design Canada (Etsy) Lightsaber Name Plate on Stand. The name plate, which is customizable, is permanently attached to the stand. Both the name plate itself and the stand sections are made of plastic. As a disclaimer, Quest Design Canada sent me this stand for free (thank you very much!). The name … Read more

Jawa’s Junkyard: 3D Printed and Machined Character Hilts | Lightsaber Company Spotlight

Jawa's Junkyard Gungi lightsaber

Jawa’s Junkyard, an Australia based custom saber company, creates limited runs of character inspired lightsaber hilts and develops 3D printed lightsaber chassis and accessories. Founded by Leon Skopilianos in 2018, Jawa’s Junkyard makes both 3D printed lightsaber hilts and machined hilts. Jawa’s Junkyard hilt designs tend to be inspired by more minor Star Wars characters, … Read more

Sith Bunny Blade Plugs: Turbine and Logo Blade Plugs and Inserts | Lightsaber Company Spotlight

Sith Bunny Blade Plugs

Sith Bunny Blade Plugs, a United States based Etsy store and Shapeways shop, creates high-end reactor and turbine lightsaber blade plugs. Josh Marlan, the founder of Sith Bunny Blade Plugs, first opened his Etsy store in 2016, designing and hand-crafting a wide selection of blade blade plugs including: Turbo Blade Plug, Turbo Stator Blade Plug, … Read more

June 2019 Lightsaber Sales and Discounts

Ultrasabers Dark Initiate V2, Aeon V4, and Dark Standard Issue V2 lightsabers

Here are June 2019 lightsaber sales and discounts from various lightsaber companies. Please contact me with additions or corrections. Check back frequently for updates to the list. The list contains Etsy, eBay, Kyberlight and Shapeways affiliate links, meaning if you click through and purchase an item I get some money. Thanks for supporting SaberSourcing! LIST … Read more