Hi everyone! This is going to be a written and video review of my new Dark Standard Issue V3 staff that I recently ordered. I have it categorized to keep it somewhat organized. Let's get started!
Build Quality 10/10
This saber is rock solid and very well built. It has a good weight to it and feels as though you could easily defend yourself with it. The black anodized look with the silver grooves makes it look stunning and is a great eye-catcher.
The saber can be put together as a staff using the coupler that comes with it:
or you can separate the hilts to have either a single or dual sabers:
Brightness 10/10
I ordered UEHG blades with my staff, which is in blazing red, and they hold the color very well. With heavy lighting, they do tend to fade quite a bit, but in dim to no lighting, they are very bright. The UEHG blades really bring the color to the edges and fill the blade with color with absolutely no dimming whatsoever.
With the blade plugs in:
With the blades in:
Blade Strength 10/10
The heavy grade blades are VERY strong. I haven't done any dueling at all yet, but I was beating the blades together as hard as I could and there were no dents, scratches, or any signs of damage. They are insanely strong, so have no worries about them breaking.
Internals 9/10
The wiring and such inside was fine, however I did have a problem at first getting the batteries out, which I talk about more in the video review. I ordered the Li-Ion battery setup with buckpuck.
Battery Setup:
Handling 9/10
I found the hilt to be pretty heavy, especially with the heavy grade blades in, however it became easier to wield once I got used to the weight. The vertical grooves and groves along the emitter can be pretty sharp, so I would suggest wearing gloves if you happen to get this saber. I got a few cuts on my hands because of the spinning. Also the staff is a good foot taller than I am, so I had to adjust how high I held the saber in order to prevent hitting the ground.
Full Video Review:
Spinning at night: