Saberforge [Etsy affiliate link], founded by Philip Isherwood, is one of the largest and most established custom lightsaber manufacturers in the United States and world. The Oregon based company offers a wider selection of unique lightsaber hilt models than any other company. The company also likely has one of the highest sales volumes out of … Read more
Saberforge Bane MK1 (RT) is an aggressive, curved and clawed lightsaber hilt. The hilt I’m reviewing is Initiate Tier, meaning it’s an empty hilt without electronics and features dummy switches installed in the switch holes. Saberforge Etsy Store [AFFILIATE LINK] https://www.etsy.com/shop/Saberforge The hilt features a metallic silver colored body that’s ‘bookended’ by a black emitter … Read more
A lightwhip, sometimes called a laser whip or energy whip, is a rare and non-standard variation of a lightsaber. No longer part of Star Wars Canon, the lightwhip appears primarily in Star Wars Legends comics and books. Notable Star Wars characters that wield a lightwhip include: Githany, Silri and Lumiya. The lightwhip employs a flexible … Read more
Powder coating is a dry finishing process commonly applied to metal lightsaber hilts and hilt components. Along with anodizing, powder coating is one of the most common methods of applying a color to a lightsaber hilt. The coating is usually applied electrostatically as a dry powder and cured with heat. Powder coating is available in … Read more
Empty hilts make great display pieces, cosplay accessories, or DIY electronics install projects. Let’s compare Ultrasabers empty lightsaber hilts and Saberforge empty lightsaber hilts. Consider that Ultrasabers calls their empty hilts ‘Empty Saber Hilts DIY’ and Saberforge calls their empty hilts ‘Initiate’ or ‘Initiate Tier’ sabers. ARTICLE UPDATED: 1/25/2019 Watch Lightsaber Comparison: Ultrasabers Empty Hilts vs … Read more
Adaptive Saber Parts (ASP) is a modular lightsaber building system by custom saber manufacturer Saberforge. The system allows lightsaber enthusiasts to mix and match saber parts in order to construct an original, customized lightsaber hilt design. The ‘saber builder’ must select: an emitter, switch, body, and pommel. ASP is not compatible with Modular Hilt System … Read more
Saberforge offers 5 electronics tiers on their lightsabers including: Initiate, Articifer, Warrior, Veteran, Champion, and Hero. Please note that Youngling Sabers, which are not manufactured in-house by Saberforge, are only available as sound sabers. Let’s take a closer look at all 5 Saberforge electronics tiers.
Saberforge Mystery Box Sabers are back in stock. Both the $125 Mystery Box Saber and the $250 Mystery Box Saber (with guaranteed sound) are currently available. The Saberforge Mystery Box Sabers, popular among lightsaber enthusiasts, are typically only available on the Saberforge website a few times a year. Saberforge’s last batch of Mystery Box Sabers … Read more
Custom saber manufacturer Saberforge opened the new Nihilist lightsaber hilt run for pre-orders. Nihilist is a Darth Nihilus inspired lightsaber hilt. The production of the run will only begin once Saberforge receives a minimum of 35 pre-orders. Saberforge states the run will take 8 weeks to produce after it’s started. The Nihilist emitter area is designed … Read more
Here are January 2019 lightsaber sales and discounts from various lightsaber companies. Please contact me with additions or corrections. UPDATED 1/18/2019 This list contains some affiliate links, meaning I may receive some money if you click through and purchase an item. Thanks for your support! AMAZON Star Wars Kylo Ren Force FX Lightsaber $99 deal … Read more
