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Greetings.  I'm new here, and the Butcher is my first US blade ever purchased.  I do own a few "licensed" replicas, so keep that in mind as my point of reference.

First, I want to step back and assess the ordering process.  The US website, FAQs, and interface answered all of my questions and made buying my saber a breeze.  Bravo.  I realize you guys are hobbyists and machinists, craftsmen, etc. and not necessarily web designers... So 5 stars in that regard.

Next, I'm stunned by how quickly it shipped and how well US communicated.  Being it was a pre-order, I anticipated a much longer wait time.  Awesome.

Now, for the blade itself.  Therion's video review is awesome.  Go watch that.  He addresses my pros and cons.  I'll definitely say this is mainly a display saber, due to the claws, weight, and size.  That's perfect for my purposes.  It is a thing of beauty.  I opted to go with windows, which upon seeing them, despite their being cool, are a take it or leave it feature.  If you want to save a few bucks, you can skip the windows.

One place you need to splurge is the lighted switch.  Get the button with the lights!!! I opted for black with white lighting.  Amazing.  The white matches the etching details around the switch perfectly.

I was worried about buying a saber that was not "licensed," but now I couldn't be happier.  I'll update you over time if anything changes, but for the time being give the blade and US two thumbs up.

Hello and welcome to the forum. Great review there. I loook forward to seeing pictures. Are you going to cosplay with it?

Thorion, hello and welcome to the forum,  glad your experience with Ultrasabers has been so cool.  You will find that this is pretty much how they do business. And the sabers are awesome. Please take pics as we love to see sabers blazing.

Welcome to the forum, and an excellent review of the ordering process along with the saber itself.
Thanks also for the shout out

Good review yo!! U can never have 2 many reviews on a saber!!  Everyone has a different style and perspective!! Without a doubt stillz and vidz r alwayz welcomed in a review!!  ;D

Great choice for your first saber. But I had the opportunity to hold the  Proto type at Dragon con and was very impressed. I agree that it’s a little bit large to be a dueling saber but I’m not sure that was the purpose of this one to begin with. And I agree you can never have too many reviews. Each person is going to feel it and appreciate it in a different way.

Pictures, or it didn't happen. ;)

Welcome to the forum. Glad you're digging the Butcher, mine is on order. One thing with licensed replicas is that you have to worry about breaking them. However, with an Ultrasber, you can go nuts with it and not worry about breakage. So, have fun and go nuts. ;D

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Thanks for the mini review Thorion. And welcome. I assume you prefer Darkside points?

Go nuts... Got it.

Silenoz... Light actually.  Thanks for asking!

I'll aim to post more pics soon.

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Whoa!  It's beautiful!

(https://i.postimg.cc/yWyDHBg7/20181105-221051.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yWyDHBg7)

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Is that a white lit AV switch T?  It looks real good with the black anodizing, really makes it pop, good choice!

Correct!  The black switch matches perfectly, while the white lit outline matches the etching. 

It's definitely a nice touch to the saber

Great looking saber. I don't think I would be able to spin with it, but it looks like an awesome display piece or for cosplay.
I have a few questions. What type of blade is that? Mid Grade or Heavy Grade? Did you get flash on clash (if so what color?) And just to be sure, is that color VA or DVA? Thanks.

@Silenoz -  Violet Amethyst
No Flash on Clash
UltraEdge Midgrade

Welcome to the forum! I received my Butcher last week and I love it.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181108/6cbc0c2439aec0b4b88d4303da367714.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181108/17595ce972c15bab70b6dc950afef6a8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181108/8b1b85d243b2c9ee83cfa432d333b4b8.jpg)


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Nice pics DPM, great share!

Nice!

I'm so tempted to get the Savior, red detailing, red blade... red button... DPM isn't helping my self restraint.

That is beautiful, DPM

My aplogies Thorion. I love this community, but when it comes to sabers; I'm afraid we're a bunch of enablers Lol.

Seeking support for fiscal restraint here is a terrible, terrible mistake  :)

Off the top of my head, I cannot think of a truer statement  ;)

Luckily US' prices are very (very) reasonable for what you get.  At least that's what I'm telling my wife.

DPM, love your Butcher. Is that Blazing Red blade? Thorion, buy a saber for her....see what happens?????

I'll do that... Anniversary gift?  You can then help pay for the divorce attorney!

Indeed it is, Malik Thanewulf.

DPM,  i was convinced i wanted a blue Butcher with Guardian blue blade color......until now. That is one sweet saber. I can't order it until I figure out which color is my Destiny. I've awarded a dark side point to you for your ability to cause confusion.  Well done sir.

Update - Today I ordered my red savior.  The black Friday deal lured me in.  I'll post a review when it arrives.

Looking forward to seeing it Thorion.  8)

I look forward to your red Savior, Thorion.

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uQ8TmWrjoGg/maxresdefault.jpg)

The violet butcher just seemed so lonely without it...

Coming soon...my very own Butcher!!

So... Before I post my review re: my new Savior, I wanted to post an update on my Butcher.

Having handled it for a while, I feel I've identified the grip that is most comfortable (for me, at least).  Images below.

Basically, the thumb rests just below the switch, with one claw against the webbing between thumb and index.

(https://i.postimg.cc/jjn7Qr2n/20181124-101250.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/1zF8Vc7p/20181124-101311.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/vZgBCtsp/20181124-101330.jpg)

My own grip would agree with you

Seconded ;)