What is a contained energy axe? | Lightsaber Terminology

A contained energy axe, sometimes colloquially referred to as a lightsaber axe or a light-axe, is a rare lightsaber variation featuring an axe-head style blade. The weapon runs on a diatium power cell. When activated, the long-handled, exotic lightsaber emits an axe head blade comprised of a magnetically contained energy blade. More cumbersome and unwieldy … Read more

What is a stunt saber? | Lightsaber Terminology

A stunt saber refers to a custom saber that lights up but does not make sound or a screen used lightsaber stunt prop in one of the Star Wars movies. Let’s take a closer look at each type of stunt saber. Stunt Saber: A Custom Saber Without Sound A stunt saber is generally configured with … Read more

Lightsaber Wall Mounts: What You Should Know

A lightsaber wall mount, sometimes referred to as lightsaber wall rack, is a device that attaches to the wall in order to hold and display a lightsaber. A lightsaber wall mount typically attaches to the wall with screws. Similar to lightsaber stands, Star Wars fans commonly utilize lightsaber wall mounts to display: Star Wars Galaxy’s … Read more

What is a crown emitter? | Lightsaber Terminology

A crown emitter is a lightsaber emitter style featuring a series of cutouts encircling the top of the hilt that create the appearance of the prongs or points on a crown. A crown is a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch. The quantity, size, and shape of the crown prongs on a crown emitter … Read more

Vader’s Vault Relic Weathering Explained

Relic Weathering is the most extreme level of lightsaber weathering offered by the custom saber company Vader’s Vault. A lightsaber with Relic Weathering looks like an ancient antique with a heavily rusted appearance. Vader’s Vault website https://vadersvault.com Relic Weathering make a lightsaber look like an extremely old and neglected historical artifact, as if the lightsaber … Read more

What is a radiator style emitter? | Lightsaber Terminology

A radiator style emitter refers to a series of evenly stacked and spaced rings with alternating grooves near the top of a lightsaber hilt. The Leia Organa lightsaber in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker features a radiator style emitter. Several Prequel Trilogy clan sabers feature a radiator style emitter as well, including: the Luminara … Read more

The Problem with “Duel Worthy” Lightsabers

“Is a lightsaber duel worthy?” That’s one of the MOST COMMON questions people ask the lightsaber community, especially when someone is considering purchasing a first lightsaber or simply a new lightsaber. The problem with the question is it’s asking for a binary answer of “Yes, the lightsaber is duel worthy” or “No, the lightsaber is … Read more

What is electrum? | Lightsaber Terminology

Electrum is a rare crystal that adds a cosmetic gold colored finish to lightsabers, armor, blasters and other weaponry, according to Star Wars Canon. The crystal originates from the Anoat system. In crystal form, electrum is purple and blue in color. When applied as a finish, electrum is gold in color. The Mace Windu lightsaber … Read more

What is an Enhanced Day Blade? | Lightsaber Terminology

An Enhanced Day Blade is a lightsaber day blade variation offering a slightly brighter blade illumination than a standard day blade, when the blade is matched with a similar LED color. The blade, which features dual diffusion, is intended for use in environments with lots of light, especially at conventions and events. Enhanced Day Blades … Read more

What is a crossguard lightsaber? | Lightsaber Terminology

A crossguard lightsaber is a lightsaber variation that emits a primary blade along with two short side blades (quillons). Kylo Ren wields a crossguard lightsaber with unstable red blades throughout the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy. The Kylo Ren lightsaber, the first crossguard lightsaber in Star Wars Canon, is introduced in the film Star Wars: The … Read more