Makotos LEDs are very bright and he does an excellent job. I am not taking away from the work he does, they are awesome for what they are and the best string blades currently on the market IMHO. They are not almost as duelable as Luxes, however. Not even in the same ballpark. Even with protection, the LEDs are sustaining constant impact and they are just 5mm LEDs like any other 5mm LEDs (although he does source some bright ones :D). Sure they are padded and that helps, but it doesn't render them impervious to impact. Lux sabers do not have any electronics in the blade to fail. It is apples to oranges.
Now, let's get back to our regularly scheduled program discussing this new awesome development in our community!