What is a Choke Point? | Lightsaber Terminology

Sabertrio Arclyte lightsaber

A choke point is an area on the lightsaber hilt where the diameter narrows, allowing the wielder to spin and maneuver the saber more easily. Choke points are a common and popular lightsaber hilt feature, but they are are not used on all lightsaber hilts. Watch What is a choke point? (Lightsaber Terminology) on YouTube One common … Read more

What is a ‘flashlight’ lightsaber? | Lightsaber Terminology

Ultrasabers lightsabers and a Kyberlight lightsaber

A ‘flashlight lightsaber’ is a derogatory term used by the lightsaber community when a lightsaber hilt is perceived to look or function like a flashlight. Saber enthusiasts accuse several hilts models of being so called ‘flashlight’ lightsabers. Some call various Ultrasabers V2 hilts models flashlight lightsabers. Others call Kyberlight a flashlight lightsaber. Watch What is a … Read more

What is knurling grip, pommel, button, etc? | Lightsaber Terminology

knurling lightsaber grip

Knurling is when a rough texture is rolled on to a metal part. The texture is rolled onto the hilt itself, onto the pommel, or onto other lightsaber sections or components. It’s very common to find some element of knurling on a lightsaber. Sometime you’re find knurling on the grip, like on the Sabertrio Arclyte. … Read more

What is a shelf queen? | Lightsaber Terminology

Roman Props MK1

As you’re researching lightsabers, you may encounter the term “shelf queen.” A shelf queen is a lightsaber that you ONLY display. You put the lightsaber on your shelf for you and others to admire and you don’t use it for dueling or anything else. The video uses a Roman Props MK1 static hilt as an … Read more

What is an RGB lightsaber? | Lightsaber Terminology

Kyberlight Saber with purple blade

An RBG lightsaber is a lightsaber with multiple-LED color options built into the saber hilt. RGB stands for “red, green, blue”. An RGB lightsaber uses and mixes red, green, and blue together to create the resulting lightsaber blade color. The quantity and type of colors available on an RGB lightsaber vary depending on the lightsaber … Read more

What is Flash on Clash (FOC)? | Lightsaber Terminology

lightsaber blade with Flash on Clash

Flash on Clash is a visual effect where the lightsaber blade color briefly changes to a different color upon impact. For example, if you hit the blade against another lightsaber blade, against your hand, against the table or some other object, then the blade color will briefly change to a secondary color before reverting to … Read more