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
A lightsaber blade socket is the non-visible space inside a lightsaber emitter section where the blade or blade plug attaches to the hilt. Blade socket depth may affect the visible blade length and the blade tang (stem) and blade plug length requirements for a lightsaber hilt. Lightsaber Blade Socket DepthBlade socket depth is the measurement of … Read more
Fluting is a series of hollowed-out vertical grooves on a lightsaber hilt. The grip section is one of the most common areas on a lightsaber hilt to find fluting. The fluting can vary in length, width, and depth. Some lightsaber fluting is more flat and rectangular while other lightsaber fluting is more rounded and almost … Read more
Blade lightning is a decorative design feature on a lightsaber blade intended to look like the electrostatic discharge from a thunderstorm or from Force lightning. Blade lightning adds an attractive and exciting visual energy to a lightsaber blade’s design. Flat acrylic lightsaber blades, like Ripper Blades, often feature a blade lightning design that’s engraved into the … Read more
A lightsaber trophy is a weathered and damaged lightsaber confiscated from an enemy combatant, often a fallen Jedi, in order to commemorate victory in battle. A lightsaber trophy is often but not always severely worn and damaged to the point of being unusable. Similar to a war trophy, a lightsaber trophy symbolized a combatant’s prowess … Read more
The Star Wars legacy lightsaber line is an assortment of 10 high-end character inspired lightsabers sold exclusively at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. Galaxy’s Edge is new Star Wars land at Disneyland and Disney World. A legacy lightsaber lights up, makes sound, and features a metal hilt. Legacy lightsabers range in price from $109.99 to $199.99 (for the set … Read more
Empty lightsaber hilt kits and hilts are more versatile and affordable than lightsabers installed with electronics. Some lightsaber enthusiasts get an empty hilt or an empty hilt kit for a static display piece or cosplay accessory. Others get an empty hilt or empty hilt kit in order to install electronics or commission a sabersmith to install … Read more
A lightsaber coupler or connector joins two lightsaber hilts together to make a saberstaff or double-bladed lightsaber. Let’s take a look at 5 of most common types of lightsaber couplers. Consider that some of the coupler types can be combined. For example, the Ultrasabers Quick Release Coupler is also adjustable and vented. 1. Solid Coupler (No … Read more
A Graflex conversion kit is a bundle of lightsaber parts intended to make a Graflex style lightsaber hilt look more like a configuration from a specific Star Wars movie. Although a lightsaber enthusiast could source exterior Graflex lightsaber parts piecemeal, a Graflex conversion kit helps conveniently group together many of the necessary pieces. The Graflex … Read more
