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Nice collection!

The thin necks look amazing.

I appreciate the side by side comparison of the V2.1 and the V3. They look beautiful. I was going to ask you which one was more comfortable to wield, but I think you answered that with what you had to say about the spinability of the V3. So V2.1 is apparently more comfortable, then...

Two follow up questions:

1. How comfortable would you say these two sabers are in comparison to the rest that you own?

2. I think you have a black AV switch on the V2.1 and a silver AV switch on the V3. Both switches match the color scheme of the Archon body really nicely, but which do you like better on the Archon body?

Thanks!

Ooohhh  . . . Niiiiice choice in DVA  . . . +1 :)

The V2.1 is easier to wield, yes.

1. Unfortunately the V3 is one of the more uncomfortable ones I own but I have been practicing with it a bit and its getting easier! Its more getting used to the added weight of the Heavy Grade blade than anything else. The V2.1 is my second favorite to do spins with. Its short, light weight and the neck makes a very good choke point. My Dominix V4 is my favorite for spinning because its just a tad bit comfier than the V2.1.

2. Personally I prefer the black AV switch because I think it looks pretty sleek, but you can't go wrong with either in my opinion.

Hope that helps!  :)

The V2.1 is easier to wield, yes.

1. Unfortunately the V3 is one of the more uncomfortable ones I own but I have been practicing with it a bit and its getting easier! Its more getting used to the added weight of the Heavy Grade blade than anything else. The V2.1 is my second favorite to do spins with. Its short, light weight and the neck makes a very good choke point. My Dominix V4 is my favorite for spinning because its just a tad bit comfier than the V2.1.

2. Personally I prefer the black AV switch because I think it looks pretty sleek, but you can't go wrong with either in my opinion.

Hope that helps!  :)

Last week I received my Archon V3 from US and needless to say, it's a beauty! I went with DVA for the color, silver non illuminated AV switch and the classic pommel. I absolutely love the DVA color, its better than I imagined. The overall brightness is a little dimmer than my other sabers due to the narrow neck and the heavy grade blade but it doesn't bother me. Make no mistake, it's still bright!

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The emitter is gorgeous and I think US did a fantastic job on it! Its a very sleek, iconic look.

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And here's a comparison with my V2.1:

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Couple miner gripes:

-The weight of the heavy grade blade and the lack of a choke point makes it rather awkward to do spins with.
-I'm sure you could duel with it however I am very nervous to. I didn't buy this with the intent of dueling though so this isn't even an issue imo.
-I can't seem to get the emitter off. The pieces come apart but actually getting it to unscrew from the body has proven to be rather difficult. Again this doesn't really bother me because I didn't have plans to swap it out at all.

Overall I am very very happy with this hilt. ([url]http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/images/smilies/woo.gif[/url]) Its beautiful and would make an excellent show piece! Excited to have added this to my ever-growing collection lol.

I find it's not too awkward to spin the V3 when I grip it on the brass neck.  If I grip it farther back, the weight of the blade definitely makes it harder to spin.  Gripping the base of the blade holder with the thumb and index finger and with the other fingers lightly gripping the neck seems just slightly more comfortable.  Keep a steady grip in the blade holder with the thumb and index finger, but alternately loosen and tighten the other fingers on the neck as the hilt moves through the spin.  In my Archon V3 review I mentioned that the balance point with the 32" blade was about 1" forward of the emitter.

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I didn't see a blade length reported in your review.  What blade length did you get Lady J?

that really looks cool lady j :)

That's a cool art picture =]

Thank you  :)


Yeah I like it too  :)

Very nice review!  You talked about the pros and cons of the hilt and approached the review in a non-biased manner.  The pictures are fantastic, it's nice to see an archon in a different color than green and blue.  DVA is a great color and looks good on the hilt.  The comparison pic between the Archons is also appreciated.

+1

The black AV on the Archon V2.1 looks superb, and with the darker theme makes it look like obi-wan's with the V3 obviously being Luke's. Kinda cool ;D   Good review. Interesting why the whole emitter assembly is difficult to come off. I can't wait to get the emitter as well!

+1

That's a good color for the Archon V3. And that is a beautiful portrait.