Saber Forum

so im planning on getting a graflex
im set on choosing guardian blue
but what blade type should i get?
regular or ultra edge. opinions?


also on a side note, what length blade works well for the graflex

Unless you really wish to duel with your saber all the time you might be better off getting an Ultra Edge Mid Grade Blade. I used to get Heavy Grade Blades all the time and realized the Mid Grade Blades do a better job. Most of my sabers have 36" blades. However I have also got a liking for the 32" blades for my sabers as they are not much shorter than a regular size blade.  They help cut down on weight and make wielding the saber so much easier and you are less likely to strike the ground whilst spinning your saber around.  Point to you good sir.  :)

In my opinion, Guardian Blue looks good in both blade types.  So, my answer to your question is a question itself:  Which blade type do you like best?

The blues look good in either type, and for Guardian Blue I like them both for different reasons. I like the regular blade because it has sort of a cool haze around the edges, especially with the heavy grade due to the clear polycarbonate shell that the light is passing through, for an overall brighter looking blade vs. the ultraedge which I like because it has a solid, evenly lit appearance. I tend to use the ultraedge blade more often with both Guardian Blue and Arctic Blue because I think those are two of the colors that really look good with it. Consular Green is another.

thanks everyone
ill go for 32" ultraedge

Excellent choice.  I have a couple of those and they're great blades.  Plus, as others said, GB looks sweet in UE.  :)

You won't regret it and good call on the 32 inch blade. Like Jeadus Teal mentioned I think that you'll appreciate the versatility of that blade length quite a bit. Where I used to only go with 36 inch blades, I tried the 32 inch first on the Fulcrum and haven't looked back. You could say the 32 is now the new 36. The 36 inch blade just feels like too much now. There you have it... my view on that.  8)

You big guys and your 32 inch blades. I'm only 5'6" and I love the 36 inch. It just looks right on the saber. I may be changing my tune someday if I ever do get a 32 incher.

to each his own my friend, also im not tall. im 5'7"
i already have a 36" blade for my raven

Star Wars movie blades are about 40" long... I think 36" is perfect for any hilt over 10" long, for an adult I mean. And when the blade socket are 3" deep makes them shorter. My wife has a 32" on her Prophecy, and it feels nice for her (she is not very tall), but for me, it doesn't feel like a proper size of blade for a normal standard sized lightsaber. I would definetly go with 32" blade for an initiate of aprentice.

in the movies they can adjust the length of the saber so its not really a good reference (unless you are talking about the actual props)
i already have a 36'' and it great for large sabers like the raven. plus i could always order extra blades. but i have a good feeling with 32"

thank you every on who has expressed their opinions. points to all.
after much thought i have finally made my order. ill let you all know what i think of it when i receive it.

happy holidays
may the force be with you

It is true they can adjust, but they still usually are around 40" long. I mean the hilt can adjust the blade length, but in the films, except for Yoda, and Maul when using both sides, they are always 40".

Well, I made some research, and they are 36" or 1m, but with out counting the blade sockets reducing the lengths.

Excited for you man - I have a Graflex on the way too.

Here's some useful information to all - I learned this after calling customer service today to see if I can add flash on clash to my saber..

If you made a purchase over 250 (which you did), and entered the raffle, they are not planning on shipping until the raffle is over. So even though they said that they had my blade already constructed and it would cost an additional 25 to deconstruct and add flash on clash for mine ( :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ ), they did tell me that it wouldn't go out until the 16th of Jan. She also said something along the lines of "...And I could send your package out now, but that would take you out of the raffle, and ... I STRONGLY urge you to stay in." Just the way she said it made me think that I might be a winner hahaha. But realistically they probably didn't even start yet. Yes.. I'm a daydreamer haha

Anyway so just letting you know.

Also, DAMN I got ultraedge heavy grades for both my sabers.  One 32" and one 36" so that I can switch. But maybe I should order a separate 32" ultra midgrade after reading these comments. Oh well, maybe my free initiate or raffle saber (hopefully) will come in one of those mid grade blades. Only time will tell!

Cheers and happy holidays bro!

Maully Maul

thanks for the tip
however i didnt enter the raffle. i purchased it during the 15% off sound sabers event
it was an opportunity i had to take.
also cant wait to hear about your graflex and good luck in the raffle
may the force be with you

You could cut your 36 inch blade down to 32 inches with a pipe cutter, like this one:

(http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/1000/13/13c3ff2b-e058-49df-9712-e92e2c0df26a_1000.jpg)

And then use an x-acto knife to cut the film inside. I've done it to several of mine, and it works very well if you take it slowly.

Nice. I'll be ordering me a Graflex finally tomorrow as well =] Not sure which button color combo to go for though for I'm always confused. Is the bunny ears button the rear button? I want a chrome front red back button look for mine for reasons ;o Will also be in Guardian Blue

yes the bunny ears side is the rear
i went with both gold since the metallic coloring matches well with the rest of the hilt
but its your choice i wont judge
good luck

although cutting would save some money
i think he should keep the 36" as a "spare blade" if he ever needs it for something else
and just buy a separate 32" whenever he can
just my thoughts

I went with gold and gold as well.. I was considering Bronze on one side though.. There are a few threads here that break down the slight differences between the movies.

Good Luck!

I'm actually gonna do red rear and gold front, for an Anakin/Luke mix =]

Awesome man, dont forget to post some pics!!

See you in late Jan!! haha

movie hybrid
nice. hope you get it soon
good luck and have fun

I'll tell you what... If you're getting the CE version, the bronze buttons paired with red buttons look really sharp.

(http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f332/computingguy/UltraSabers/IMG_3385_zpsu7444a9l.jpg)

My The Graflex CE features the regular Midgrade with the regular Arctic Blue. It's about as Luke as you can get in A New Hope.  :)
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5Pq7T4Kf-Q&t=407s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h67H7cMXPfM

ITS HERE AT LAST!! (sorry for caps)

(http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r489/DS246/Saberforum/IMG_0704_zpsmfaf8l0b.jpg)
(http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r489/DS246/Saberforum/IMG_0703_zpsxp7vx2bj.jpg)

and its beautiful

happy new years everyone

now i have a saber triad

(http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r489/DS246/Saberforum/IMG_0701_zps1pjdzgv9.jpg)

Great choices you got there. Have you done much dueling with your claws? How do they hold up it a fight?

i do soft dueling
i just care about my sabers too much
i usually take off the claws for 3 reasons
  easier movement
  more blade area
  and i dont want to mess up another's blade if they hit the claws

Makes sense. Just wondering for if I ever get one.

you should get a raven
its just lovely. its big but good for strength building and looking cool

I am thinking about it.

well the choice is yours
good luck with your decision
also check this out

(http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r489/DS246/Saberforum/IMG_0298_zpsrobyyaon.jpg)

a taste of what you could have

I love the "tempting" everyone does to each other here in the forums, not to mention the tempting that Ultra Sabers does to us with the raffles. Temptation to buy more sabers is everywhere and I love it. I welcome it.

-1 point for the uber cool photo, too.

Ya I should, ya it is.😊  Hey did you just wave your hand across?

no jedi mind tricks just pure sith manipulation

Nice set of sabers =] Graflex and Raven wins it all though :P I want me a Raven now as well tri-Blazing Red. Could always get a 40 inch blade for the Raven though even with the normal claws. I still want the long claws and normal pommel for an in game sort of look

hey everyone remember when i said id buy the graflex with a 32" blade?
well i did but strange thing, it took me a week to notice but they gave me a 36".
im not complaining since both lengths are standard and dont cost extra. but it got me wondering if they measure their blades in-hilt or out.
i notice my graflex blade length when i took it out and compared it to my blade that came with my raven (36"), they both match
i just feel like its worth mentioning.
all in all, it still works well with the graflex hilt size.