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Title: Grand Master for the blind.
Post by: BlindJedi on March 24, 2019, 02:55:20 AM
Can anyone describe the Grand Master to me in greater detail than the video on YouTube?
I'd really appreciate a detailed description, that highlights the saber, and expands on the details given on the website and in videos, in a way that a blind man can understand.
Thanks in advance.


Title: Re: Grand Master for the blind.
Post by: Zren Tobas on March 24, 2019, 03:33:55 AM
Just saw this, the new saber looks SICK :P Its basically from The Old Republic game I think, I can never remember the female Jedi's name x.x @Lady Revan? Your prayers for her lightsaber seems to have been answered already :P


Title: Re: Grand Master for the blind.
Post by: BlindJedi on March 24, 2019, 04:25:38 AM
Just saw this, the new saber looks SICK :P Its basically from The Old Republic game I think, I can never remember the female Jedi's name x.x @Lady Revan? Your prayers for her lightsaber seems to have been answered already :P
Do you mean Bastula .  If so, this is another saber staff to add to my growing list of sabers I can't afford right now.


Title: Re: Grand Master for the blind.
Post by: tx_tuff on March 24, 2019, 05:33:58 AM
Yeah that's what he means, funny because TJ was just talking about this saber last week.

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Title: Re: Grand Master for the blind.
Post by: Lady Revan on March 24, 2019, 09:23:37 AM
Just saw this, the new saber looks SICK :P Its basically from The Old Republic game I think, I can never remember the female Jedi's name x.x @Lady Revan? Your prayers for her lightsaber seems to have been answered already :P

No they haven't been. :P this is her many times great granddaughter's staff. Different designs. VERY different. The reason why I started pushing Bastila so hard when I did is because this saber got so much forum requests after I suggested it and Bastila together in the suggestion box. When Emory contacted me about my Diamond Prize back a while ago, I half-jokingly said the Flamberge V2 unless they had a Bastila Staff coming out and then I would wait.... to which he replied telling me about the Satele design, so I've known for a couple of months XD. Figured I would still push my Bastila Staff agenda though since Satele got through.

I really hope that they make this available in the double-bladed section too, rather than just the quick release coupler in options. If people are looking for a Satele Saber specifically, they're going to look in the double blades section first. It's just a better marketing tactic to have it available in both sections. Not sure if I can manage this presale though since they're releasing mid-April, same time as Celebration... :( It's beautiful though. I think this is one saber I might actually prefer to do weathering on, to give it sort of the same look in game, rather than the dark black anodized...


Title: Re: Grand Master for the blind.
Post by: BlindJedi on March 24, 2019, 09:09:03 PM
I'm not familiar with Satele, or any characters from the Old Republic game.  I know the characters from the Knights Of The Old Republic games though.
Bastila was one of my favorite characters from KOTOR.
So, I'm going to need a little background on the Satele character, and why her saber is named the Grand Master.  I thought this name would be reserved for the Palpatine or Yoda saber.
That and a description would be nice.
Thanks everyone.
Live Long And Prosper.


Title: Re: Grand Master for the blind.
Post by: Lady Revan on March 24, 2019, 09:43:13 PM
I'm not familiar with Satele, or any characters from the Old Republic game.  I know the characters from the Knights Of The Old Republic games though.
Bastila was one of my favorite characters from KOTOR.
So, I'm going to need a little background on the Satele character, and why her saber is named the Grand Master.  I thought this name would be reserved for the Palpatine or Yoda saber.
That and a description would be nice.
Thanks everyone.
Live Long And Prosper.

Her saber is named "Grand Master" because in her time she was the Grand Master of the Jedi Order. In The Old Republic MMO, she is the many generations down the line granddaughter of Revan and Bastila Shan (assuming the Light side Male ending from the original KOTOR game). The Old Republic takes place about 300 years after Knights of the Old Republic, so that sort of gives you an idea of how many generations in between, although Satele's design is very much based off of Bastila in her attire, weapon of choice, and even voice actress. :P

The hilt is (in the game) a double bladed hilt with scrolling etched along the body (Ultrasabers appears to be offering it as a single saber, but you can order a coupler with it as one of the options).. Ulreasabers default is black anodized with the silver engraving (it also comes in red, blue and gold) but the actual has sort of antique sterling, so one would do well the weather the black color for the right effect. It has sort of winged emitters with long slit windows spaced staggered up and down throughout.


Title: Re: Grand Master for the blind.
Post by: BlindJedi on March 24, 2019, 09:58:10 PM
Her saber is named "Grand Master" because in her time she was the Grand Master of the Jedi Order. In The Old Republic MMO, she is the many generations down the line granddaughter of Revan and Bastila Shan (assuming the Light side Male ending from the original KOTOR game). The Old Republic takes place about 300 years after Knights of the Old Republic, so that sort of gives you an idea of how many generations in between, although Satele's design is very much based off of Bastila in her attire, weapon of choice, and even voice actress. :P

The hilt is (in the game) a double bladed hilt with scrolling etched along the body (Ultrasabers appears to be offering it as a single saber, but you can order a coupler with it as one of the options).. Ulreasabers default is black anodized with the silver engraving (it also comes in red, blue and gold) but the actual has sort of antique sterling, so one would do well the weather the black color for the right effect. It has sort of winged emitters with long slit windows spaced staggered up and down throughout.
Thanks for clearing that up for me.  Now I still want this saber.
Also thanks for the brief description.  Here's hoping the pommel and emitter are removable, so I can use this saber in my Sci-Fi YouTube series.


Title: Re: Grand Master for the blind.
Post by: Lady Revan on March 24, 2019, 10:00:01 PM
Thanks for clearing that up for me.  Now I still want this saber.
Also thanks for the brief description.  Here's hoping the pommel and emitter are removable, so I can use this saber in my Sci-Fi YouTube series.

They should be. They're MHS compatible to account for getting two and making into a staff like the canon version of the saber


Title: Re: Grand Master for the blind.
Post by: BlindJedi on March 24, 2019, 10:13:26 PM
They should be. They're MHS compatible to account for getting two and making into a staff like the canon version of the saber
Good point.  Now I'm just wondering which emitter would look good on this saber, maybe a Dorinian, or Savior emitter.


Title: Re: Grand Master for the blind.
Post by: For Tyeth on March 24, 2019, 10:34:26 PM
Hello BlindJedi,

I would just like to let you know that the Grand Master hilt has an emitter which is essentially a capsule mounted on a thin neck section. The winged claws that Lady Revan mentioned also have three decorative support rods which connect from the claws downwards to mounting blocks attached to the hilt main body. This means the emitter may not be removable.


Title: Re: Grand Master for the blind.
Post by: BlindJedi on March 24, 2019, 10:55:10 PM
Hello BlindJedi,

I would just like to let you know that the Grand Master hilt has an emitter which is essentially a capsule mounted on a thin neck section. The winged claws that Lady Revan mentioned also have three decorative support rods which connect from the claws downwards to mounting blocks attached to the hilt main body. This means the emitter may not be removable.
Good to know.
On another note, what color was Satele's blade in the Old Republic?


Title: Re: Grand Master for the blind.
Post by: Lady Revan on March 24, 2019, 10:59:13 PM
Good to know.
On another note, what color was Satele's blade in the Old Republic?

Blue. Not quite as dark as guardian, but I wouldn't really call it Acric either...


Title: Re: Grand Master for the blind.
Post by: BlindJedi on March 25, 2019, 10:54:59 PM
Do you think I could use this saber in my SciFi YouTube series for a villain, strangely called the Master.
Also on that note, could the Butchers be used for his body guards?
Just wanted to get the opinions of some other saber fans.


Title: Re: Grand Master for the blind.
Post by: ThreadJack on March 26, 2019, 02:08:30 AM
Do you think I could use this saber in my SciFi YouTube series for a villain, strangely called the Master.
Also on that note, could the Butchers be used for his body guards?
Just wanted to get the opinions of some other saber fans.

I wouldn't, the saber really screams "Jedi" to me.


Title: Re: Grand Master for the blind.
Post by: BlindJedi on March 26, 2019, 03:00:30 AM
I wouldn't, the saber really screams "Jedi" to me.
That's exactly why I would use it, because it bends ones perceptions, and makes you question good and evil.


Title: Re: Grand Master for the blind.
Post by: Infinit01 on March 26, 2019, 04:47:40 AM
The Grand Master is a saber from the Old Republic and showcases its beautiful design of the era.  The original saber was a yellow-bladed sparring lightsaber that Satele Shan used in the Cold War and the Galactic War.  It shares the same design as her second double-bladed lightsaber that was wielded during the Battle of Alderaan which was damaged by Darth Malgus.  

Starting from the emitter, the emitter has three fins that start from the tip of the emitter which is staggered going down towards the body of the saber.  Between each fin are three cathedral-like windows with the two side windows running parallel while the middle window is about 90% higher than the side two.  Each fin has connecting rods that "fuses" the emitter to the body of the saber to both stabilize the emitter during use and also makes for a beautiful design.  The thin neck emitter is slightly reminiscent of Obi-Wan Kenobi's lightsaber during and post-Episode 3 (to me it is).  There is a thin neck piece but unlike Obi-Wan's that is centered in the neck of the saber, the piece is much closer to the emitter.  

Moving down to the body of the saber. The rods that connect the fins of the emitter connects to their receiving counterparts at the top of the body.  In between two of the connection points, is the switch housing that brings the saber to life with the touch of the AV switch.  The switch itself is housed by a thin activation box that is much wider at the top where the AV switch is located and narrows down towards the bottom which is held in place by two retention screws.  Moving onto the rest of the body which may be about 8 to 9" in length. It has etched designs that date back to the Old Republic and is native to Satele Shan herself. There are lots of curved and circular designs throughout the body of the hilt. It can be ordered in black, crimson, azure or gold in which the body will be in either of those four colors while the etching will still be in the aluminum finish (silver).

Towards the bottom of the saber and exactly 180 degrees from the switch is where the covertech wheel resides.  Moving beyond that is the pommel which has two subtle grooves that are evenly spaced before the emitter tapers off while having three indented groves that surrounds the bottom of the emitter that has three swirls like designs cut into the bottom to allow sound to travel out of the pommel. In between these cut designs are smaller swirls that are etched in place.

This saber has an overall length of 13" with a body diameter of 1.6" and have MHS compatible emitter and pommel.  This saber is powered by the almighty CREE XP-E2 LED with the choice of being powered by 4AAA batteries or 14500 Lithium Ion batteries

This saber can be had as an individual in any color or yellow to represent the sparring lightsaber or in AB to represent Satele Shan as the Grand Master.  Ultimately, the owner can always choose whatever color they want. It is truly a saber worthy of the name


Title: Re: Grand Master for the blind.
Post by: BlindJedi on March 26, 2019, 06:25:50 PM
Amazing description Infinit01, there is a point coming your way.  I just wish I could give you more points without having to wait 24 hours.


Title: Re: Grand Master for the blind.
Post by: Infinit01 on March 26, 2019, 11:32:16 AM
You're welcome, BlindJedi.  It was fun to describe. Thanks! :)


Title: Re: Grand Master for the blind.
Post by: Genesis on March 30, 2019, 11:46:56 PM
I wonder if the “Grand Master” will be heavy dualing capable? 🤔


Title: Re: Grand Master for the blind.
Post by: BlindJedi on September 14, 2019, 04:49:43 AM
Which version of this saber best fits the one from the game.


Title: Re: Grand Master for the blind.
Post by: janx on September 16, 2019, 06:35:17 PM
I've got a Grand Master with red blade.  Reckon BlindJedi can't see but it looks cool.

sparring-wise, because of all the 3D art on the top third of the hilt, you have to grip it lower and in a certain way.  Which is farther from the center of balance, so it's more effort to control the blade.

This hilt is also the second heaviest I've held (Emperor's Hand takes that price). 

It's very beautiful, but there's more practical designs for fighting with as a saber.  In a staff, the balance issue vanishes, but you've still got reduced grippable area, keeping your hands closer together, as well.  I don't have that setup, but can smell a potential problem.