I recently (last month actually) got myself a Prophecy in Adegan Silver. This is my review of my new toy, including Lee Filters! The whole reason I got this saber was to replace my broken Dominix V1 (actually half of a phantom initiate V1), and this beast surpasses it in every category! I also lucked out with reward points and the sale so I was able to get it for almost 50% off! I love this thing!
The Hilt:
To put it simply: this thing is awesome. Not only is it gorgeous, but it’s durable also. The grip is extremely comfortable and the balance is great (right above the smaller brass screw cover with a 32” mid grade.) The brass screw covers are a really nice touch, although the fact that only one of them actually retains the blade can be confusing. For a while I was tightening both screws (with two different hex wrenches) until I saw the recent video on YouTube that explains how to remove blades. Apparently the smaller screw is only for decoration. Usually this would upset me because practicality is my number one priority, but I actually do like the look of it, even though I wouldn’t care if I lost it. The Covertec knob is, to be frank, annoying. I see how it can be cool to wear your saber on your belt, but the knob makes the bottom grip especially uncomfortable. I removed mine as soon as I could (although I put it back on for the pictures)! Another complaint I have concerns the emitter shroud: it’s pretty sharp! I would be careful with it! One thing I love about this hilt though is how solid it feels. The battery pack doesn’t rattle around which is a huge relief! I’ve been stuffing electrical tape in my other sabers to keep it in place! Overall, this is an incredible hilt with a few minor complaints. But then again, nothing is completely perfect!
Oh, and I especially love the accent holes on the hilt!
Color/Brightness:
I chose Adegan Silver as my color. It seems to be an underrated color though… I don’t understand why! It’s incredibly unique and you also get to change the color with filters! This is a much cheaper option than Quick Disconnects or RGB (although those do seem frickin’ sweet)! The discs that come with the saber aren’t great, but if you get some Lee Filters you’ll have a wide range of incredible colors! Except for red though, that’s the only color you can’t get. The only other weakness with filters though is brightness. With most the saber is still very bright, but with darker colors it becomes dimmer. This doesn’t bother me personally, but it might bother others. Speaking of brightness, this thing could blind a small chipmunk or rodent! In other words, it’s pretty freaking bright.
Combat:
This saber is very versatile when it comes to combat, although it is better for some forms than others. The forms I would say that it is best for are Shii-Cho, Ataru, and Djem So. Forms like Makashi and Soresu may suffer though. The hilt doesn’t feel very comfortable to me with one hand, and holding it in a reverse grip is… weird. It can be done, but it’s just, well, weird. It doesn’t handle Soresu very well though because you have to be able to maneuver the saber quickly to block attacks but in some positions, such as blocking strikes aimed at the legs, it can feel very awkward. It’s not the fastest saber, but it is durable and it will definitely not fly out of your hands! Also, this saber is very good for spinning due to the grip towards the emitter.
Filters:
This has become an unpopular color-changing method to use recently, but it is the cheapest way! Make sure you use Lee Filters though, as they have the best color quality and brightness. I got my swatch book for 5 dollars somewhere online, but I’ve heard that you can get them for free. The annoying thing about these filters though is that you have to cut them yourself and getting the right size and shape can be difficult. This is how I cut them:
Now on to the filter pictures! These are all done in a dark room (with trace amounts of light) with a 32” mid grade blade. When using filters make sure you use a standard edge blade! The UltraEdge tends to wash the colors out. These are all using Lee Filters with a mid grade standard edge blade.
No filters.
I can't remember what this one is called but it's a light blue filter that makes the color more silver-y.
Oklahoma Yellow - A very bright and vibrant yellow!
Deep Straw - A more golden yellow, almost amber.
Deep Golden Amber - A very nice orange.
I think this one is called Jade, but I'm not sure. It's still a nice green.
I think this is Forest Green. It's not as bright as the others, but I like it.
Peacock Blue - A stunning cyan!
Medium Blue-Green - This is pretty much self-explanatory. It's actually more green in real life (stupid camera.) It is a nice color though!
Bright Blue - The best blue filter for a Guardian!
I don't remember what this one is called because my sister picked it out lol. It's pink!
Magic Magenta - This makes a violet worthy of Master Windu.
Conclusion:
This saber is wonderful. It’s not my favorite out of my collection, but it is in a close second. Now for the pros and cons!
Pros: Durable
Solid
SHINY
Excellent Craftsmanship
Great Grip
Great Balance
Bright
Good Price (better when on sale
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Cons: Sharp Emitter
Covertec Knob
For those of you who like number ratings, I give this a 9/10. Nothing is perfect, but this saber comes close!
And finally, a picture with the rest of my collection:
Note: The green sabers are both using an UltraEdge blade
Thanks for reading!
