Im not sure if i will get any reward points (not a huge concern - just happy to review)
I dont have the means to record a video review.
THE BELLICOSE
First off this saber is gorgeous. It feels like youre holding onto something thats really a functional saber. I would recommend this for anyone who wants to make the jump up to premium sabers.
Its weighty and solid.
The sound from the obsidian card is loud and attention grabbing.
The Button is a nice touch and eye catching.
The angled emitter is a really nice touch that i think brings the overall design together. It’s a very nice hilt.
My only gripes:
Its wider than i expected it to be. I dont have large hands so this so something to get used to. (which i just felt like it needed to be said for those looking to get this saber.) With practice i can now swing and spin it between my fingers like any other saber.
When i took the bronze button off (just experimenting) it took some patience to get it to screw back on. The set screw is extremely short and goes inside the button so it takes a gentle touch to get the threads to catch.
switching out the blade can be a chore with the blade holder. US didn’t ship the wrench required to remove the blade holder. (I was lucky to have one)
The blade holder itself feeling shaky. Swinging it around, movement with the blade is noticeable. I have the screw as tight as it can go but it still moves. I think a slightly longer set screw will fix this. ill have to confirm that when i get around to it. The blade isnt going anywhere but its always on your mind.
Last thing is the LED inside the hilt rattles. you can easily feel and hear it over the Obsidian sound card.
all-in-all i would still recommend this hilt. Im sure the LED rattle is just my saber. It’s a great product and i would still buy from ultrasabers again.
THE ARBITER
I have to admit ive never looked at the arbiter. The hilt being completely silver is sort of boring for my taste. I think I will paint this with black or copper color spray paint and add a leather wrap to it to give it more depth. (maybe – this was gifted to my wife so it’s her call)
The hilt is extremely well balance and feels incredible when youre doing swings and flourishes. The long hilt allows easy transition from one hand to another. The emitter is a nice touch and the width of the pommel lets you feel assured it won’t slip out of your hand.
The Hilt itself with all of the electronics feels solid and there no rattles at all. Im very happy with the product and would recommend it to those looking to customize it with other MHS parts. Combinations can be limitless. Well done Ultrasabers.
Hope this helps with others in their decision making.
