I am both relatively new to the forms and new to owing a lightsaber. After doing a bunch of internet searching, I kept returning both to the UltraSabers site and to the (at the time, yet to be released) War Glaive.
After a few weeks of debate, I made my first purchase which included (this was a pre-order):
*War Glaive
* Blazing Red LED
* Ultra Edge Heavy Grade Blade
* A Stand
Here is the link to the War Glaive on the US website:
https://www.ultrasabers.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Stunt-WarGlaiveTo keep things consistent with the other reviews I have read I am sticking with a 1-10 scale. (10 being the best). I reviewed my War Glaive on the following: the packaging and the shipping, the hilt, the blade and the LED color(s).
Packaging and ShippingOverall Score 10
Shipping Company - UPS
Speed of Delivery Score- 10
Packaging Score – 10
There was no change this product would arrive damaged based on the packing peanuts and the careful wrapping of the saber. Now, the impatient 8 year old kid in me was irritated because it took awhile to unpack ;p
The Hilt: Overall Score: 9
Aesthetics: 10 – The Glaive is a thing of sinister beauty! The hilt is exceptionally well constructed. The components are heavy, durable and downright menacing looking. The claws look fantastic and add the the ominous effect!
Usability: 8.0 – I am a 5'5" girl and for me the War Glaive seems somewhat heavy and a bit too large for me to use for spinning.
The Blade: Ultra Edge Heavy GradeOverall Score 9.5
Durability: 10+ In true darkside fashion, I embraced my anger and struck a tree in my front yard. Lemme tell ya, this thing took the bark off of tree (poor tree. For dueling purposes, I cannot even image having any durability problems).
Vibrancy: 9
The Ultra edge series blade is keeps the color bright and evenly distributed, but the red looked a bit light for my taste (not pink at all though). In direct sunlight the LED does wash out, but no problem with the LED indoors or at night. To be fair I do not have a good comparison of the red color with another blade.
Color: Blazing RedScore: 9
BLzing red is bright but, doesn't look sinister enough IMHO - this is just a matter of opinion. Perhaps, Sithy is as Sithy does?
(Update, few weeks later my sweetie ordered a second LED Module for me in SRD – guess he was encouraging my redemption….) I cannot express enough how much I love the option of swapping out LED Modules!
Secondary Color: SRDScore: 10
I love the SunRiders Destiny LED. My friends laughed and said it looked a bit like toothpaste (and it does), but this LED is bright and beautiful! For a good color comparison check, look at Crest Pro-Health Whitening toothpaste…seriously. Does that mean this saber prevents cavities? I Dunno, but it makes me smile!
In Summary: UltraSabers exceeded my expectations in terms of quality and service (we were repeat customers almost immediately!). If you are looking for a large beautifully menacing saber the War Glaive may be just what you are looking for!
