First build - light yari

[Arkanjel]

Much of this is condensed from what I posted on TCSS forum.

My concept was for something less saberish and more similar to a yari (or pike).  Something with a "heavy weapons" feel to it.  The weapon is 54" in length (total) with a 22" blade.  Made mostly with MHS parts.   The center section is 1" aluminum tube stock epoxied snugly into two blade holders.  Then a thin layer of inner tube rubber over-wrapped with 1/16" galvanized steel cable (amazing grip and feel.)  Inside is a PC 2.0 pushing an orange-red Rebel Star and "Blackstar" sound font.

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02 [nofollow] by Simon Rivers Photography [nofollow], on Flickr

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03 [nofollow] by Simon Rivers Photography [nofollow], on Flickr

A lit AV switch for power and the tiny momentary switch for acc functions.  The speaker faces forward and sits just behind the switches and really casts sound to the blade well.
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01 [nofollow] by Simon Rivers Photography [nofollow], on Flickr

I used the pommel insert designed to hold recharge and RICE ports.  But Im running a small battery level indicator in place of the RICE port.  Its a nifty programmable, multi color (green->yellow->orange->red) LED unit.
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09 [nofollow] by Simon Rivers Photography [nofollow], on Flickr

I made a kill key from an old paintball marker detent.
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04 [nofollow] by Simon Rivers Photography [nofollow], on Flickr

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05 [nofollow] by Simon Rivers Photography [nofollow], on Flickr

"Razor" plug.  Its topped off with an extra pommel insert I had laying around.  I think it ties it in well.

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IMG_0178 [nofollow] by Simon Rivers Photography [nofollow], on Flickr

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IMG_0179 [nofollow] by Simon Rivers Photography [nofollow], on Flickr

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06 [nofollow] by Simon Rivers Photography [nofollow], on Flickr


I made a see-thru electronics chassis out of some extra 1" poly blade material I had.  Its lit with a square, white led that also shines through the pommel vents.

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IMG_0186 [nofollow] by Simon Rivers Photography [nofollow], on Flickr

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010 [nofollow] by Simon Rivers Photography [nofollow], on Flickr

And one with me for size comparison.  Im 6'3".

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NIK_9509 [nofollow] by Simon Rivers Photography [nofollow], on Flickr

 I have some cosmetic work to do still.  A stylized etching is in the near future.  And I would also like to turn the forward vented section into a crystal chamber if I can cram-fu it in there.  But as it stands Im pretty happy with the overall design.  Balance and feel are better than words.  

Thanks for looking.  More to come....

[LUMINARA UNDULI]

Nice job on this, nice costume too :o :).

[Arkanjel]

Thanks LU.  It is definitely a labor of love.  Hopefully I can continue to refine/improve the design.  Its moderately spartan in the saber world.  But it suits me well.

[ScrimpyPIE]

WOW!!!! That's sweeeeeet, haha, I personal like its "spartan" design. It looks functional, yet elegant. Graceful, yet deadly- perfect IMO for a Sith or dark Jedi. No need to get too frilly, lol. ;) Great job!

[Hendy]

Very cool! Really like the blade plug too.

[Jin Ke]

Very nice.  I'm a huge fan of SaberSpears, and you did a great job on this....    ;D

[Arkanjel]

Thanks again, all.   :)

 Im amazed at what has been accomplished by, not only the pro's, but serious amateurs too. Tho,while impressive, many sabers seem more like an exercise in what the builder can wire/stuff inside.  Multitudes of flashing lights and what not.  And less about what a jedi/sith/etc. might actually use for combat on the regular.  Again, not taking anything away from flashy sabers.  They totally suit some character types.   My style is just a little more understated I think.