Top 8 Custom Lightsaber Companies You Should Know About (Some are controversial, but important!)

top 8 custom lightsaber companies (various hilts shown)

Whether you’re brand new to the lightsaber hobby or you’ve been a lightsaber enthusiast for years, it’s important to know about the largest, most popular, and most influential lightsaber companies out there. Let’s talk about the the Top 8 Custom Lightsaber Companies You Should Know About. Watch Top 8 Custom Lightsaber Companies You Should Know … Read more

What are the ‘Big Three’ custom lightsaber manufacturers?

Ultrasabers and Saberforge lightsabers

The so called ‘Big Three’ custom lightsaber manufacturers are three large, established and popular custom saber companies. The Big Three custom saber companies are: Ultrasabers, Saberforge and Vader’s Vault. All three companies are well known in the custom saber community and sell a high volume of lightsabers. All of the Big Three companies are based … Read more

Vader’s Vault introduces new Plecter Pixel Blades

custom Darth Vader style lightsaber

Vader’s Vault announced they will be releasing new Plecter Pixel Blades for their lightsabers in limited quantities. Unlike other Vader’s Vault products, the blades will not be covered under warranty for dueling. Vader’s Vault joins a growing number of custom lightsaber companies adding neopixel blades to their sabers, including Genesis Custom Sabers, Sabertrio and others. … Read more

Vader’s Vault Ready to Ship (RTS) lightsabers: What you should know

custom Darth Vader style lightsaber

Vader’s Vault Ready to Ship lightsabers (RTS lightsabers) are pre-assembled, complete lightsabers that are sold “as is”. You’re not able to customize RTS lightsabers and they are sold on a first come, first served basis. Watch Vader’s Vault Ready to Ship (RTS) lightsabers: What you should know on YouTube The big benefit of Vader’s Vault … Read more

How long does it take for Vader’s Vault lightsabers to ship?

custom saber with slanted emitter and t-track grips

How long does it take for Vader’s Vault lightsabers to ship? This is a very common question, not just with Vader’s Vault, but with many lightsaber companies. Vader’s Vault lightsabers typically take several months to ship, but the lead time can vary. Currently Vader’s Vault is advertising an estimated lead time of 16 to 20 … Read more

The Vault: A Custom Lightsaber Community | Lightsaber Community Spotlight

custom sabers from various companies

The Vault: A Custom Lightsaber Community is a custom lightsaber collecting Facebook group that was started by custom saber manufacturer Vader’s Vault. With 17,500+ members, The Vault is a very large lightsaber group. The group is open to discussion of all saber companies, but it still has a bit of a Vader’s Vault slant. Watch … Read more

What is a tsuba (Handguard)? | Lightsaber Terminology

lightsaber tsuba on a Kyberlight Saber

A lightsaber tsuba (pronounced SOO-BUH) is a handguard component located near the top of a lightsaber hilt in the emitter area. A tsuba protects the hand from getting hit by an opponent’s lightsaber blade, may change the balance point on the saber hilt, and serves as a decorative piece. Watch What is a tsuba? (Lightsaber … Read more

Vader’s Vault Brawler Lightsaber | New Saber Alert

Vader's Vault Brawler lightsaber (large bell emitter)

The Vader’s Vault Brawler lightsaber has been released. The custom saber, an ergonomic Combat Class Saber, is an original design with a large emitter bell. Vader’s Vault initially released Brawler configured as a sound saber with a single color LED or RGB LED and, starting in November 2018, the company began offering a Plecter Pixel … Read more

Vader’s Vault Legionnaire Lightsaber | New Saber Alert

Vader's Vault Legionnaire Lightsaber

The Vader’s Vault Legionnaire lightsaber has been released. The custom saber, a Combat Class saber, is an original katana style lightsaber design intended for a two-handed combat style. Vader’s Vault Legionnaire, a design inspired by the rigors of The Saber Legion (TSL) lightsaber combat, features a long hilt and a removable tsuba (handguard). Vader’s Vault … Read more