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
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
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
The DC Sabers Origin lightsaber, a custom saber with an original design, is engineered as an elegant and ergonomic dueling saber. The ‘blank canvas’ style hilt is customizable with weathering, etching, different grips colors, and other customizations (DC Sabers offers customizing for an additional fee). Origin is available as an installed in-hilt LED saber. DC … Read more
Etsy seller SaberWars makes sleek custom, lightsaber hilt stands. I’m reviewing a stand called Round Design Silver Color Aluminum Lightsaber Stand for two Sabers. The stand has two cutout logos, one on each side. SaberWars offers several combos of logos. My stand has two different logos, but you could select two of the same logos … Read more
The best hidden value on the Ultrasabers website, by far, is the 24 inch Initiate Grab Bag Blade. Ultrasabers Initiate Grab Bag Blades are only $5 ($8, as of 2021)! I challenge you to find a cheaper blade somewhere (if you do find a cheaper blade, please let me know!). The 24 Inch Initiate Grab … Read more
The Ultrasabers V2 lightsaber hilts are some of the most basic and most affordable hilts that Ultrasabers sells. Ultrasabers V2 hilts, which are 1.25 inches in diameter, are smaller in diameter than other Ultrasabers hilts. There are several ways the Ultrasabers V2 lightsaber line differs from other Ultrasabers lightsabers. Watch Ultrasabers V2 lightsabers: What you … Read more
Vader’s Vault Rival lightsaber has been released. The custom saber takes design cues from the Maul lightsaber.
Here are some glow-in-the-dark blade plugs by etsy seller Outer Rim Sabers [AFFILIATE LINK]. Outer Rim Sabers sent me these blade plugs for free to review (thanks, Outer Rim Sabers!). The blade plug designs are called: Crystal, Gem, Spiral and The Flame (in two sizes: medium and large). Watch Outer Rim Sabers Glow in the … Read more
This is a custom Flame Blade Cover intended for the Star Wars Black Series Force FX lightsabers. The Flame Blade cover is made etsy seller CosplayCovers (he’s also on eBay with the username fire1st). CosplayCovers sent me this item for free in order to review it (thanks, CosplayCovers!). CosplayCovers (Etsy) affiliate link Watch CosplayCovers Flame … Read more