Ancient Armory Zweihänder Lightsaber (Metal Crossguard) | New Saber Alert

Ancient Armory Zweihänder lightsaber (crossguard)

Ancient Armory Zweihänder lightsaber, a custom metal crossguard saber, features a High Republic-esque metal crossguard and metal ring guard. Zweihänder, a limited run of 100 units, is available as an empty hilt capable of accepting electronics. Ancient Armory released the Zweihänder lightsaber in late June 2021. The Zweihänder lightsaber is comprised of a machined aluminum … Read more

Tau Idair Lightsaber (Curved Guard Lightsaber) | Lightsaber Profile

Tau Idair lightsaber

The Tau Idair lightsaber is an ancient single-bladed green lightsaber wielded by Jedi Knight Tau Idair. A guard extends out of the blade emitter area, curving and running parallel to the hilt. Tau Idair is an Old Republic era human female Jedi Knight. She takes on Arn Peralun as her apprentice. Tau Idair Lightsaber in … Read more

What is an Inquisitor lightsaber? | Lightsaber Terminology

Inquisitor lightsaber

An Inquisitor lightsaber is a specialized double-bladed spinning lightsaber used by Inquisitorius, a group of Jedi-hunting dark side adepts that serve the Empire. The Grand Inquisitor, along with other members of Inquisitorius, are the only known users of the double-bladed spinning lightsaber. A wielder could activate an Inquisitor lightsaber as a single-bladed lightsaber (called crescent … 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 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