Catalyst Blade Depth Pic Needed

[Zren Tobas]

So if anyone has one do you mind posting a pic of the Catalyst's blade depth and what you think of it? Still thinking of getting one, something different and cool for once. Still hardly seeing any Catalyst love much So thanks if no one don't mind =]

[RevanReborn]

Hey Zren .  BAM!  Cue Catalyst love lol:







Ok, so here's your blade depth pics- but I just gotta warn you...

1) it's a bit deceiving when you look at the pics since the camera wasn't on an exact right angle / flush with the area, so it makes it appear a little deeper.  DESPITE WHAT THOSE PICS LOOK LIKE you're looking at about a little less than 3/4 of an inch from where the blade bottoms out to the lowest point of that cut-away between the forks, or a little less than 1 3/4" from the top of the forks. 

and 2) I've been dousing my hilt in acid etc. for a mod I got goin ATM, don't worry they come shiny lol! 



I'm not gonna lie, it's shallow compared to my other sabers, and due to the position of the set screw (which I totally see why they did- not complaining at all) the blade does have bit of rattle to it/ play, when clashing/ swinging vigorously- but like I said I totally understand why they place the screw there, it's safest there because the forks get very thin at tips and would be all kinds of trouble for single retention screw higher up- poss bending over time, breaking etc.

but don't get me wrong, I've put this thing through A TON OF VERY SERIOUS BEATINGS and can promise you that blade's not going anywhere- it may feel a little unnerving at first, but if I haven't popped that blade out at this point it's legit.  And plus, if the rattle bugs you, it's no biggie to tap another couple screws, like I'll be doing in my current mod so I can hardcore duel with no rattle. 

Honestly, don't even sweat the blade depth, U.S. would never send out something that was un-fit, and I know on account of some pretty extreme field testing lol .  All in all the catalyst is a totally AMAZING, totally underrated saber, you can't go wrong!  I believe James Casey, Forum Watchman, would be a great person to talk to about the catalyst- should pm him.  He was one of first people I encountered on the forum and he mentioned he's got a sick pair of yin/yang catalyst n dark catalyst for dueling!  I'm sure he would spread that catalyst love.  Hope that helps, MTFBWY . 

[Zren Tobas]

Nice. That makes me feel better about that one then. The Catalyst is way underrated just like the Monarch is I'll probably be getting both eventually but first will be the Catalyst. Just always loved the look of that one and thought it would make a great green saber too. I already have me an MHS style red saber so, my Shock Looks to be about the same depth as the shock blade holder though and I never have any problems with that. I may get me a Manticore blade holder for that one though depending if the screw will still line up in the back as the other sabers do. The Shock of either version is a cool saber to have too by the way =]

[RevanReborn]

Happy to help .  Totally agree, especially the nickel plated Monarch way underrated- and the shock is definitely near top on my list of gotta haves!  Think that will be the next saber I order to mod out, just gotta get a CE graflex first tho, I've wanted a graflex since I was a kid .