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How do you carry your sabers? When they aren't lit up and all, I mean. ;) Discuss.

We've all seen, and most of us have used, one of the standard film methods of carrying. A Covertec, most often these days, or for the old school crowd like myself, the D-Ring still sees some action from time to time. Personally, my preferences lean towards the D-Ring, but depend entirely on the saber itself. Example: I'd never put a D Ring on something with a pommel like the Guardian. I wouldn't really want it on, say.... something like the Malice either. But on an SI, Liberator, Aeon, Graflex, Manticore..... or an Archon, I'd want the Ring. Usually. Depending on the modifications to a hilt, it can change, but you get the idea.

I've also long had an interest in more exotic means of saber transportation. I've read fanfic where Jedi on the run after the purge would keep sabers stored in ordinary looking belt pouches. I used to hear a little talk around the web about various leather holsters, though that talk seems to have petered out some time back, and I saw several very interesting dual covertec 'gunslinger' designs, with the hilt worn on the thigh like a pistol. I rather liked that one, but without somewhat difficult or involved modifications to the covertecs, it would not be possible, and I like to stick to.... slightly easier projects. lol I have long had an idea about making a leather saber scabbard of sorts, figuring that it would fit with the 'old world' nature of a bladed weapon in a space setting. Of course, I mean this for the hilt only, and not the blade, so it would be somewhat  tricky, and almost certainly would need a hilt with a cross guard. Something that, between saber and carrying device, cultivate a more.... knightly look. ;)


Soooo.... allow discussion to commence! :) Your thoughts? Your own ideas? Things you've seen? Preferred methods? etc? Have at it!

I work with a lot of leather give me a few days and see what I come up with:)

I want to perfect the "in the waist band" holster.

(http://www.gunholstersunlimited.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IWB-Holster.jpg)

Like that except with a lightsaber.

Or I guess I could just Mexican carry....  :D
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Yeah and cut your manhood off as soon as you slam into something lol

Honestly, I tend to carry mine in my off hand, facing down and behind me. Picture the sword wielder holding his sheath before withdrawing from the hilt...I tend to hold the longer ones like my Arby around the switch section, which gives me room for a one-hand draw across my body and up. It opens up for one of the most basic blocks, and is easy to carry/show off quickly.

im a big fan of on the shoulder mount. like the now dead leader of death watch and general coda.

I saw one method that was very interesting.  They had leather wrapped the hilt, and put in snaps like you see on clothing sometimes.  The other half of the snaps had been sewn into their "holster", and they simply snapped the saber in place.  Then, when they wanted to duel, they could just grab the hilt and "tear" it away from the belt.

I've been trying to make a simple loop to put my saber in.  The idea is that when you put the saber in, it's own weight pulls the loop taught, holding it in.  Then you can just lift it out.  Kinda like a chinese finger trap in function.  It could be made of just a simple loop of leather, or a large O-ring.

Hmm. That idea interests me, Kaiden. I think I'd do it a little differently though. Make the loop a bit tighter, then cut it and add a snap. Catch the snap with your thumb and it pops open for fast draw, and it would be nearly as easy to refasten quickly. Plus... you're more certain it won't fall out on the go. You MIGHT even be able to get it positioned well enough to hold through jumps and rolls. You know, for fanfilm action scenes and such. ;)

TJ... that would seem uncomfortable to me, but I suppose it would not be difficult to do. Heck, I could probably make that in a few minutes myself if I had more snaps left and a bigger piece of leather.

Swords4two: That will be most interesting to see! ;)

my pockets  ;D

Point! lol I actually do that sometimes. I like to wear carpenter jeans, and the long tool pockets are a good fit for the V2s and thinner MHS hilts.

I tend to just use my Covertech clip, but I am putting together a leather holster for my sabers.

i always wanted a way to hold my saber on my belt without taking the blade off. trying to put it on when someone wants a duel is irritating.
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first, i found a torch pouch, cut a hole in the bottom and slid the whole thing in - works like a short sheath, and when worn underneath a cloak or robe, no one can see the blade.
but i stumbled accross something better that did not require me to draw it like a sword - in my local hardware shop, i found tool clips. you know, those things that you stick on a shed/garage wall, and you press your tool into it so it hangs? looks kinda like a peice of metal bent into an omega shape?
clipped that to my belt, and the hilt hangs from it perfectly - and allows for mighty quick saber draws, usefull and it also looks impressive when you seem to hold nothing, then you are holding a lit saber in your hands.

Two more counts of epic on both your records. I sense this thread is going to need pics soon.... lol

I intend to make a Han-style holster belt for my saber someday.  Exactly like Han's, but black and holds a saber instead of a blaster....see my avatar for the general idea.  :)

I'm also making a Jedi backpack.  The idea comes from that Obi-Wan Desert Nomad statue - this is the backpack of a (Corellian) Jedi that escaped Order 66 and is on the run across the galaxy.  I had planned to make a blade sheath that attaches to the side or back of the backpack, though perhaps a secret pocket for the saber itself might be good too.  Maybe right on the bottom, where you could reach behind at belt level and grab it.


As for D-ring versus Covertec - I used to be all about the D-ring, until I actually got a Covertec.  I'd say it depends on the saber.

your avatar is to tiny to see  ::)

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I've been meaning to figure out how to make it larger as an avatar...anyway here it is.  Best holster I could do with Heromachine.  :D

I'd kinda thought about something like that too, but I don't have any leather big enough or in the right shape to do a rig like that the way I'd want. Maybe someday, when yours is done, I can play copycat. lol

Yeah, the nearest Tandy Leather is over 2 hours away from me, and I can't pick out leather without seeing the piece in person.  I've actually got plenty of deerskin, but nothing that would work for a holster.  But I'll certainly post pictures of my holster when I finish.  May be a very long time, though.  :)

Tandy also has Kydex T is a pvc material you can mold around any item for holster alot of people use it for guns but i bet we could figure a way to use it to make a snap in saber holster to wear on the thigh.

here is a description.
The art of holster and sheath making has certainly changed throughout the years. With the amazing Kydexr, high quality holsters and sheaths can virtually be made in minutes. Kydexr is a type of thermoplastic made of acrylic/PVC, an extremely durable plastic that can be molded to fit virtually any design. Heating the Kydexr is necessary before you can begin to mold it to whatever shape you choose. Home oven or heat gun are commonly used. Complete instructions included.

Personally, when ever I do a leather project (admittedly very few, and all amateur in nature) I just run down to the local Michael's and pick out a 6 dollar bag of scraps. There's usually one or two large pieces per bag, well, relatively large anyways. lol So far I've been able to use scraps for a couple bracelets, some wall art, a couple saber grips, a holster for my DL-44, and now.... a calf holster for one of my Aeon V2's.  ;D I'll have to get pics up for you guys soon, but it actually works pretty well. I've got just enough left in the right size to do maybe one or two more. I'm toying with the idea of making either a larger calf holster, so I can fit it over a boot (the first is sized straight for my calf, to be worn with short boots), OR..... to start on a project I got the idea for after doing the calf holster. Either way, I need to go buy more snaps first.

Actually, that other idea I mentioned is dual purpose. It would be a forearm sheath for a V2 hilt, probably an initiate if I decided to buy one, but it would serve double duty. Just one saber, but.... with a 24" blade on it..... it goes from saber sheath to Jedi Master Wolverine.  8)

No way it would hold up to dueling, but man it would make a show stopper at conventions! ;D

Swords4two: sounds interesting.  I do want a leather holster, but I may have to look at that stuff for other projects.

Manroon: sounds like your Michaels has better leather than mine does...or else I'm just always making the wrong kind of projects.  And Jedi Wolverine sounds pretty awesome.  :)

Eh, it's kind of hit and miss. Depends on timing and a little luck, mostly. If they're well stocked when I'm in, I can always find a bag with one or two pieces in the range of around 14" X maybe.... 6 or 7" at the widest points. Usually it's an odd shaped triangle, but if you're careful about positioning you can fit a DL or a saber in there. Just can't cap off the bottom of the  holster, but I'm not practiced enough to do that anyways. lol Of course, on the other hand, if you go in there the other half of the time there's only one or two bags of leather scraps and they might all be full of boot lace scraps. XD (I got lucky with the last two bags and got some big pieces AND thin lace like strips, that's how I've been assembling everything. Just lacing all my projects up like a Buckskin Davy Crockett jacket. It's a little.... cowboy-ey, but I like it. :) )

I think Stephen Strange on the forums here was the one who used a Maglite holster...

D-Ring for me - easy enough to put on the pommel, doesn't interfere with the grip (which is my concern with Covertecs on some sabers).

For leather, folks, see if you've got a Tandy Leather near you...

I carry my sabers with a carrying method.

Since I got my Arbiter I've been using the covertec clip, but when I only had my Apprentice, I used a rapier frog! (Used it to walk around my house with my swords and so I had it already). It was too difficult to draw a 36" blade out though so I just stopped. Maybe the Initiate blade I'm getting will fair better when drawing the blade?

I love it! point.

I'm a dual wielder, so I wear mine over my back like this out of some fabric that I sewed together into a sheath. Word of the wise though, I forgot about it being top heavy, and unless you put weight in the bottom, it'll fall out. So I attatched both sheaths together so it won't fall out.
http://www.swordsandweapons.net/assets/images/hk1456.jpg (http://www.swordsandweapons.net/assets/images/hk1456.jpg)

I also saw another way wrapped into the robes on starkiller like this.
http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/c/cb/Star_Wars_Force_Unleashed_Jedi_Robes_01.jpg (http://images.wikia.com/starwars/images/c/cb/Star_Wars_Force_Unleashed_Jedi_Robes_01.jpg)

I had my covertec clip installed nearer the emitter above and out of the way of my grip, this way when clipped in the emitter faces up and the blades can be left in. When needed to draw for combat, a reverse grip draws and activates the blade either for a block or quick attack before transitioning to a regular grip. Its a smoother draw i find than a regular covertec or d-ring and allows a quicker block, or a faster attack before the enemy expects it.

Interesting technique! I've always thought I'd like to see more emitter end clips and rings out there. It was interesting to me that Vader did it in the OT, and I liked seeing the variety and the way it set a character's weapon apart. It adds to the personality of the character and his weapon.

Probably the funkiest method I've ever seen is in the movie "Steel Dawn". Patrick Swayze's character has his sword mounted on his thigh with the blade canted slightly back. In the final battle, he uses a reverse grip and rotates the blade downward. It looks like he frees it from the holding clip just before the blade touches the ground and then he switches to a fore grip. I don't have the dvd, so I can't step through the sequence to confirm where the blade come free of the clip. The blade length looks like it's about 24", so it's possible that it's short enough to do a full rotation and not interfere with his movement. Quite honestly, I don't know how he was able to run and dodge like he dd with that rig on his leg.

Thanks, it definitely does set it apart, plus the draw is quicker

Had a thought recently that perhaps a Jedi in exile could have a saber holster that is disguised to look like it has a blaster in it.  Meaning, perhaps a holster with fake pistol grip and what appears to be the barrel is actually the lightsaber?

Just got my saber in manroon, so i can post a pic of the placement for the covertec

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All of this talk about D-rings has me thinking about doing one myself. I have an idea for converting a covertec set up to a D-ring but I am wondering what methods others have used. What is the best way to attach a D-ring to an Ultra Saber??

There is this:
http://www.ultrasabers.com/MPS-insert-style-12-P535.aspx (http://www.ultrasabers.com/MPS-insert-style-12-P535.aspx)

Also, a lot of these ideas seem sort of impractical to me, or just unnecessary outside of a fan film. I'm working on an idea for a con this summer. I want to take my saber, but I can't be bothered to leave the blade out in the car all the time. SO! I'm going to make a scabbard of sorts for the blade only. that way I can keep both blade and hilt on me without worrying about it getting in the way! I have a 36" blade and I refuse to sacrifice length for convenience ;) So I'll be making a scabbard out of something or other, then maybe attaching a covertec wheel or clip to that so I can show em both off at the con!

On a related note, I'm working on some sort of quick "blade attachment" mechanism, something that will let me slip the blade on and it lock right off.

Sorry but that link did not work, at least not for me. Is it some sort of a part that Ultra Sabers already sells? The name suggests something that slips between the pommel and body. I do not see anything like that on their website. Am I missing somehting?

I was thinking about just taking off the covertec wheel, getting a thin piece of aluminum to wrap around a D-ring, drill a hole in the stip and then run a screw through it into the tapped hole from the covertec.

I agree, though, that the D-ring set up would be more of a cosmetic thing. Not that the covertecs are really a "quick draw" set up but the D-ring and snap clip seems like it would take two hands to get your saber off your belt. Not sure how Luke or Vader were able to draw their sabers quickly, especially Vader with the gloves on. Maybe the used the force! 

Whoops sorry! That was a link to TCSS, I forgot I can't post those. Just go to their site and look up that pommel, it has a built in D-Ring in the pommel, I think.

I really love the covertec wheels, but I'm open to trying a D-ring out on my saber even though they look much more inconvenient as you said XD

Well, with my new long handled saber coming in about a month... I would have to say my carrying method would have to be completely Cloud Strife style  :D

I carry mine in, surprise-surprise, my handbag.

As a dead man once said (before being mauled my raptors) "Clever girl"

There's plenty of fun stuff in my handbag. Lightsabers, newspapers, books on Marxism, papirosa (old style Russian cigarettes), wrenches, axes, and so on.

I put my hilts in a backpack and wrap my blades in a Spider-Man blanket. Not the fanciest or coolest way, but it gets the job done.

omg me too! but I use fishing line to hold blades together. or rubber bands.
but the back sheath looks pretty cool. so does the thigh holster. but I would attach a covertec clip to the top of the holster for extra security. I have never had a problem with the covertec though, I can do it with one hand pretty fast. just use your thumb on one tab, middle finger on the other, with the others on the hilt, only problem is that my hand ends up on the bottom of the hilt, but that is quickly fixed. i think it's cause I have it on my right hip and i get it off with my right hand. I should practice with my right hip and my left hand, so I can put my right hand on the front where it belongs!   ;D

Why would you have books on Marxism in your handbag?

Double post...browser geeked...   ::)

I read them when commuting in the metro.

Why?

I saw somewhere that someone had sewn a long pouch type thing on the inside of their robe. So when they wanted to have to hilt on their belt, they just slid the blade into this pouch. Which is what I'm planning to do.

Because I like it.

So you a Marxist?

Let's get back on topic and off of political discussion please.

Here here! No politics (or political theory / political philosophy / political etc), please. :)

I've used both D rings and Covertec. I prefer Covertec and I'm working on some other stuff too.

I just realized I never posted a pic of the saber holster I made for my Aeon V2. I'll have to get around to that...

As for me, I'll have to dig up the clip I made on an Arbiter pommel...I posted it somewhere on the site...

Was thinking about creating a gravity draw back holster for mine.  I do medieval style combat and I am wanting to get into lightsaber combat as well.  I wear my long blade that way when I do archery.  Slanted across my back from right hip/buttock and draw bye pulling down and rotating forward.  If I was wearing a handle with no blade I would wear it across the small of my back along the belt line. 

But with the cross back was thinking of having a shoulder strap from belt hip to belt hip and integrate that into my costume.  Then have a retaining ring at the top for the tip of the blade and the convertec clip on the bottom side so all I have to do is grab the pommel lift up and rotate it around. 

Thoughts?

Had the thought of using a rubber O-ring (like those water bottle carriers) on a costume that doesn't have a good place for a covertec - you could attach one so it was hanging off the bottom edge of a piece of armor, for example.

I know this is an older thread but I am responding to it becasue this thread is what got me doing a little research. It took me a little time to do this research (what, I've been busy...and I forgot to do it).

OK, I started to look at Vader and how he carries his saber. In all of the decades of me watching Star Wars, it never occured to me that he carries his saber in what we would consider an inverted manner. I looked at stills from the movies and it is consistant throughout the films. I looked at stills of this saber hilt and of course, the d-ring is near the emitter (which I am sure has something to do with the flash tube the prop is made from). But what I can not find about Vader's hilt and carry style is why it is like this.

Was there ever an explaination in any EU story as to why Vader carried his hilt emitter up on his belt?

Vader's carrying style is likely due to the relatively limited range of motion/dexterity the armor allows him.

With the emitter up, he can grasp the saber in optimum duelling position without having to rotate the saber and bring the blade to bear that much quicker for his fighting style (and that much easier to protect the central armor controls).

That makes perfect sense. Did you read that somewhere or is that your own theory?

Looking at it again...is does look like it would be easier to do a d-ring draw the way he has it than the way Luke carries his.

Combination, really.  Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader talks about how he has to adjust his fighting style to compensate for the suit's comparative clumsiness compared to his organic body, and how he has to protect the life support panel.  From there, I just extrapolated a bit.

I probably look like a total fool doing this. I have to ride my bike to our 'saber meets' and I usually provide the sabers. I have a satchel that isn't very deep pocket-wise, to I sort of stuff 7 sabers in it and ride off with plastic blades sticking out the bag xD

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Here is my prototype belt clip. It uses the screw for the covertech knob. It just slides on and off the belt with ease

That is actually pretty clever, Relan. Point for a great idea.

I always wanted to make a saber with a spring steel clip like most pocket knives have these days. I found places to by the knife making supplies, even the clips, but the ones they sell are pretty small. They are meant for a knife inside a pocket, not a saber clipped to the belt. Maybe some day I can find just the right clip...but your idea definitely gives me some new ideas.

Nice Job.

Actually the Piece that I used came from a pocket watch clip slightly Modifided to be held in place by the covertech screw if that helps you. And again thank you I glad I can inspire y'all with fresh ideas

i havent tried this but i think it would be pretty sweet if you attached 2 covertecs to a cool leather belt, and had the wheels in the same spots, now that would be cool. But if ya dont feel like drilling a hole for a second wheel just do the same thing as method 1, but using only 1 covertec holder thing

I go the traditional way and use a Covertec Clip along with the normal Covertec Wheel.
However, I don't carry all sabers with the emitter pointing down - my two Aeons have their CWs near the emitter so these are always "emitter up" on my belt. That's simply because the CWs don't interfere with my grip when in staff mode and they provide some kind of stop for my hands (in single/dual and staff mode) so that they don't slide onto the blade.

My Manticore (CW right) and Archon (this has a CW on the left side as standard, so no special position requests are possible) have their CWs towards the pommel and can be carried the normal way with the emitter pointing down.

Gotta agree with you, Racona, for the tip up. But I do it so I could rotate with hilt up with my left hand so the pommel is pointing outward like a sword. Then I could undo the covertec clip and draw it almost like doing iaido. That's what I've got on mine.

I have no way to carry mine, currently, but preferably I would carry it horizontally across the back of my belt.

I use a standard covertec wheel and clip.  I have a satchel designed for carrying blueprints, complete with a strap, that I carry across my back for the blades.  It is black, goes with the rest of my outfit.  I have knurled screws in place of the blade retention screws in my sabers as well, so the blade slides in quickly and tightens with a quick flick of the fingers.

If you're actually wanting to quick-draw, that would be more difficult to accomplish, probably need to use some form of scabbard or foil clip if you're using a full-size blade, or an across-the-back scabbard and just ignore the fact that you're drawing a lightsaber instead of just igniting the blade...  :-)

I feel we are all missing the "General Grevious" way with sabers, having some sort of clip sewn into the inside of a long cloak/cape would mean everything could be carried together and hidden form view, also any spare blades that are not attached to hilts could have a pocket just inside the front edges of said cloak, not only giving them someway of being carried but also adding shape to it and weight for when the cloak is thrown open!

Of late I have had a staff to carry with me at events for a couple of reasons- I just love having my staff, it is without sound so I get far more battery life out of it and can have it running pretty much constantly with just a couple of battery swaps, and it REALLY draws the attention of others, seeing a large double bladed saber walking around the event lit up  :D the eyes of children and adults alike very much do this >>  :o

pretty much I am stuck physically carrying it ;) I have another bladeless saber that sits on my belt using standard covertec and wheel, but I've also got a covertec on the other side of my belt near the front. Both the sabers on my staff have CW so if I need both hands for something for a moment I can slot the upper hilt's CW into place on the belt. It isn't without issues but it allows me to move around a bit and use both hands without the saber going anywhere, handy for shopping.

This set up also means I can swap my config around if I want. I take the hilt off my belt and leave it with my bag (though I'm thinking of chucking a third covertec further back then I can put it there), uncouple the staff and stick both pommels back on. Then instead I'm dual wielding two shorter sabers, which can both be put on my belt blade down and I can comfortably walk around with them. One of the pouches on my belt is the perfect size to hold two pommels or the coupler.

A cloak sturdy enough to do this is pretty heavy, however.

indeed. Ive got a satin lined moleskin style of material cloak for costuming and medieval fairs and that is heavy enough on its own especially if it gets damp. If you were to add the weight of a couple of hilts it would get quite heavy. You would also have to have your hilts arranged evenly around the cloak so it didnt pull strangely to one side.

a very interesting way, but I could see it being problematic unfortunately. Perhaps if you had a long heavy jacket you might be able to hide a hilt either side inside and that might be a bit better.

Although - I suppose if one were to affix the Covertech clip into the cloak, one could, conceivably, pull it off.  You'd want to reinforce that area so that the weight of the hilt doesn't pull the clip out of the cloak....  hmmm....

So my style is pretty basic, a black cloth wrap (brown, tan, or white if dawning Jedi garb) that goes around the bottom of my ribcage twice. (right over the spleen) On the second wrap it ties in my saber on my left side (which is my off hand so it would go on the right if a lefty) not quite fully on my side but not totally on my front with the hilt slanted and emitter facing rearward. It has a slight samurai look to it, especially if you walk around with you left hand on it(Or right hand if a lefty). Quick drawing is very easy since you already have a hand on it. (Use of a covertec and leather belt can easily be integrated with the wraps for more stability)

Mine is pretty simple I got a carrying bag originally for a telescope that is just long enough to hold my 36 inch blades. as for the sabers themselves I wrap them in plastic bags so they don't scratch against each other and have them in my bag. I'll sometimes wear my Manticore out on my hip with the covertech wheel

Ya know, this is all pretty excellent idea-fuel. I'm still in planning stages, but if I were to modify the duct-tape backpack I have, I could easily put in a rapier frog-style holder down off of one of the straps for when the blade's in. Of course, I'm also planning on working with a tassel or belt-loop in chainmaille for my Dark Catalyst. With the vented pommel, it shouldn't be too tough to get an eyebolt through there, so when I don't have the blade in it, it could hang off my belt...?

I carry my staff on my back via a covertec on the shirt collar. Need to get some sort of costume made, with a sash to clip it to instead.

Did you have any luck with that? I'm thinking of doing the same thing and some sort of dual holster, possibly even on my back to keep them out of range of feet seems like the best idea to me though I have limited shop skills and ideas.

Where'd you see and posts or pics with back holsters? I was looking for a way to do that but went through this whole thread without seeing anything.

If the blade is attached how do you keep it secured without it falling out as you walk around? Sorry I don't know how gravity draw works at all though I really want a back holster of some sort so I can leave blades on.

How'd that go for you? I'm looking for some sort of back holster for 2 sabers with blades attached for a con and am trying to get some good ideas that'd actually incorporate into my costume.

It doesn't rip through your shirt or anything? Also it isn't uncomfortable at all? Looking at storing my sabers on mme when in costuem with blades attached, pretty new so trying to get a good idea that secures them well but also looks good...

For carrying my sabers without their blades, I usually go with a paracord clip tied to the hilt with paracord or leather cord. I clip it onto my belt, onto the belt loop of my jeans, or onto a carabiner attached to my belt, depending on how quickly I want to be able to get it off.
It doesn't involve modifying the saber or drilling holes in it, which is one reason I went for the paracord clips instead of the covertechs. It's also really easy to adjust how/where it sits or to remove, as well.

And best of all? It's the cheapest way to carry a saber around short of just sticking it in my pocket. ;D

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Carrying my sabers with the blades, though, I used to use a long-sleeve shirt. I tied a knot at the end of one sleeve, put the sabers in down the sleeves, wrapped the body of the shirt around itselfs and then tied the excess of the other sleeve around the whole thing to make a crude sword bag. It works, even if it's not the most impressive way to carry them.

Now, though, I use an actual sword carrybag I found cheap. It's a lot easier to just stick the lightsabers in that, than it is to do it with the shirt.

I wish I'd thought of that.
In this plan, do you ever see yourself drawing one and bellowing, "THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!!!" ? Or is that just in my head?   :P

Two words: Tera Sinube.
My plan is to build a sabercane, so I can turn on the saber before I pull it out, then give it a quick twist and pull the saber right out. Best way I could think of to conceal the blade, and then I have a swagger stick. An interesting idea I had was to make it so that you could unscrew it, then turn it around and screw the cane piece onto the pommel, making a light pike. What do you guys think of this idea?

Very unconventional, but an exellent idea! The Yari extensions might even work for this, as their inner diameter is just large enough to hide a blade inside, and they are already MHS threaded.
Your biggest challenge would be to find or fashion an emitter that incorporates female threads in the end of it, and a pommel that does the same, You could probably experiment with some of th e"other guy's" couplers  (Male to female) and modify them as an emitter/ pommel. I also believe there is one emitter US makes, that can be dissasembled and would have that male/female threading you are looking for, and the Guardian and Scorpion pommels could work as well.

Thanks for the tips! I think I'll try and fashion it with parts from hardware stores, though.

I'm in the early stages of assembling a new backpack out of duct tape (after the old one went all accordion-shaped from having something fall on it in my closet), and I'm planning on making both a separate carrying case for my DC at least -- or possibly a multi-carrier -- and either a rapier frog-style snap-on for my backpack, or just a separate pocket for the hilt (haven't figured out what to do about the blade, yet, with that one).
Here's a photo of the old pack, before it was wrecked. The new one will be similar, but more streamlined:
(https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11141724_1393828580943406_2510714414828195591_n.jpg?oh=60a883caf9f0271c2ab03cccc144d8b6&oe=563DFEBC)

I used to be into Martial arts and have got a Kung Fu Sword.. my plans are as I need to carry 3 32" blades to to put the blades in the sword bag and use my covertec clip to hold my hilt. I should add that only one blade is mine so I'll be rid of the other two by the end of the con :) 

You could get some cheap deals on the net though for a sword bag.. keep an eye out! .. failing that.. fishing rod bag?

Hi Guys , has anyone ever tried to use an up sleeve wrist mount , similar to the assassins creed type wrist blade ? i have seen a few " hidden carry anything " ideas in the 3D printing websites and was thinking on giving it a go . Who doesn't want dual lightsabers that jump out of your sleeves into your hands ( surprise 75% more Jedi that way )if anyone has tried it let me know otherwise ill keep my progress updates coming :) .

yeah I like this idea.. for a reference, see Darth Sidious in EpIII when fighting kit Mace Windhu..his was hidden up his sleeve.. the cheeky little Sith! 

I got creative with a twist on this back sword case/scabbard (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NS3471O?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00) (below).

I attach it to my belt to carry the assembled saber during heavy photo op periods (hilt sticking out the top) or just the blade (pictured below) when picture taking slows down as my wardrobe does not allow me to functionally wear it on my back and comfortably use it. When my saber is disassembled, I wear the hilt in my covertec.


For those of you who want to wear two at a time, see this dual sword (http://www.amazon.com/Ace-Martial-Arts-Supply-Leonardo/dp/B00FZ287CG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_200_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51X3ZI6zAjL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=04G7ZMXDYXP6D5Y5N7SA) version.


...And for those of you who have a veritable plethora of sabers to choose from and desire to wear them all, you may consider the picture below for inspiration. lol  ;D


Um...Dark Side points please.  ;)

my primary saber is the flamberge, and i have 3 yari extensions to convert into a spear.  i found that a sword frog (leather attachment to holster a sword to your belt) can perfectly accomadate 2 yari extensions and act as a sheath for the flamberge, or any other saber you wish to  carry without removing the blade

I was going to have one of the leatherworkers at the local Ren Faire make me a open strap blade holder,  Most likely an over the back rig.

I just use a Kendo bag. Good length and strap to carry over shoulder.

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I'm thinking about buy this multi-pole fishing bag. $20 and looks like it may be worth it. http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00H4EUYEC/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_img?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3GU0YX45WYV44&coliid=IUEOH952G5D69