What is a blade socket? | Lightsaber Terminology

lightsaber blade socket

A lightsaber blade socket is the non-visible space inside a lightsaber emitter section where the blade or blade plug attaches to the hilt. Blade socket depth may affect the visible blade length and the blade tang (stem) and blade plug length requirements for a lightsaber hilt. Lightsaber Blade Socket DepthBlade socket depth is the measurement of … Read more

Ultrasabers Initiate V5 Lightsaber Hilt Full Review

Ultrasabers Initiate V5 lightsaber

The Ultrasabers Initiate V5 lightsaber hilt is part of the Core Saber line-up. Ultrasabers Core Sabers are some of the more basic, entry-level lightsabers sold by the custom saber company. Initiate V5 is flashier and more decorative than its predecessor Initiate V4 (find a more detailed comparison between Initiate V5 and Initiate V4 here). Watch Ultrasabers … Read more

How Ultrasabers Uses Windows in the Emitter on Lightsabers

Ultrasbers windows in the emitter

Windows in the emitter are a popular lightsaber hilt design feature offered by Ultrasabers. Windows in the emitter are small cutout sections near the emitter area of a lightsaber hilt that allow light from the LED to shine through. Ultrasabers uses several different designs of windows in the emitter, depending on the hilt. Some Ultrasabers … Read more

Ultrasabers V5 Lightsaber Line | New Saber Alert

Ultrasabers V5 lightsabers

Ultrasabers announced the release a new V5 lightsaber line. The V5 lightsaber line is comprised of new versions of popular, basic, budget friendly Ultrasabers hilts. Although the new V5 hilts appear to be heavily influenced by the base design of the V4 lightsabers, the new V5 sabers incorporate several significant design changes and updates to the emitter … Read more

Saberforge Vengeance lightsaber hilt full review

Saberforge Vengeance lightsaber

The Saberforge [Etsy AFFILIATE LINK] Vengeance lightsaber hilt is an Exar Kun style lightsaber hilt. The version I have is weathered. Saberforge’s weathered finish features a series of black rings, applied with a lathe, that make the hilt look darker and more tarnished than standard finish hilts. Watch Saberforge Vengeance lightsaber hilt full review RETIRED on … Read more

Saberforge Commando Lightsaber (Flat Profile) | New Saber Alert

Saberforge Commando lightsaber

Saberforge released the Commando lightsaber. Commando is a custom saber with an uncommon flat profile design. The lightsaber comes in three common finishes: standard (two-toned), black or weathered. Despite the flat profile design of the hilt, Commando accommodates a standard 1 inch diameter blade. Saberforge Etsy Store https://www.etsy.com/shop/Saberforge affiliate link Commando features an unorthodox hilt … Read more

Ultrasabers Dominix V4 Lightsaber Full Review | Fire Orange Blade Stunt Saber

Ultrasabers Dominix V4 lightsaber with Fire Orange blade

This is an Ultrasabers Dominix V4 lightsaber, stunt saber configuration (no sound). All of the Dominix lightsabers are black with a dark side or tactical feel. The light side counterpart of the Dominix V4 is the Aeon V4, which is exactly the same as Dominix V4 except the hilt is a metallic silver color rather … Read more

Sabertrio Vahlken Lightsaber full review | Stunt Saber

Sabertrio Vahlken lightsaber

This is a Sabertrio Vahlken [Etsy AFFILIATE LINK] and it’s in the stunt saber configuration (no sound) with a Royal Blue blade. The hilt measures 11.3 inches long with an average diameter of 1.42 inches. The hilt choke point below the emitter is a thinner than average section of the hilt, while the windowed emitter … Read more

Windows in the emitter: What you should know | Lightsaber Terminology

Ultrasabers lightsabers with windows in the emitter

In custom lightsabers, windows in the emitter are cut out areas near the top of the lightsaber hilt that allows some light from the LED to shine through. They are primarily a cosmetic feature that adds some pizzazz to the hilt. The style, size and shape of the windows can vary from saber hilt to … Read more

Ultrasabers upgrade features: AV Switch, Windows, TRI CREE and Beyond

Ultrasabers lightsaber low end hilt models

Ultrasabers offers many upgrade features on their lightsabers, but which ones are worth the price? Lets walk through some of the benefits and drawbacks of optional upgrades on Ultrasabers lightsabers. Watch Which Ultrasabers upgrade features are worth the price? (AV switch, windows, TRI CREE, etc) on YouTube Premium LED color UpgradeUltrasabers offers some premium lightsaber colors. … Read more