This saber begins its life as a standard issue manticore with emerald driver, obsidian V4, recharge port, silver covertech wheel and white AV switch.





I wanted to try a different blade plug so I did this:



I also replaced the standard covertech wheel for one from the competition. Let me say this: while I dig the design of the competition's covertech wheel, it's extremely unfinished, full of sharp edges. Very uncomfortable.

Something else was amiss. The manticore emitter is beautiful but it's a bit ornately. Reminds me of an old republic saber with all the intricate detail, the roundness of the emitter end and the way the Windows angle outward. I wanted to try and put something together a bit sleeker.

I went into the ultra sabers lose parts page and picked out a shock pommel and an overlord emitter.







Still in its infancy. I have some plans for this saber which include Norse themed custom laser etching and medium wear, like a well used tool. I'll use this thread to update the progress.

You're right. I think my confusion stems from the fact that the shock pommel was my first choice but then I changed my mind for this cleaner piece.

Very nice! Your choice of emitter and pommel seem to blend into the hilt design of the Manticore so nicely. Windowed emitters are my favorite and I like how you preserved that aspect of the Manticore by using the Overlord emitter. +1 to you!

Is that a different blade plug in the Overlord emitter?

Wow, very stunning photos!

Meant to award you a point so here it is.  I may be borrowing your design for a future swap out.  Presently have neither the pommel or emitter in my arsenal.  Again nice design.     Would you please do a length measurement.  Thanks.

Thanks guys. I'll measure the hilt tonight.

*Thinking furiously*

I have a Catalyst and a Manticore...

I'm definitely trying this. I had no idea those pieces would work so well together. Fantastic look!

Thanks a lot.  A decent length but not too long.