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I recently received my Aeon V5 pre-sale saber and was very pleased to find out that the 3 emitter claws can be flipped around so that the points face up instead of down. This was my original plan for the saber when I made the purchase because although I'll admit I do like the look of the claws facing down, I thought it might be slightly uncomfortable for handling the saber since the tips of the claws are right at the choke point. After seeing the saber I definitely recommend sanding down the tips of the claws if you're going to be using this saber to duel as they are quite sharp. By flipping the claws you can avoid having to do this, plus you get a little more "aggressive" looking saber. I love this saber and I think it's quite possibly my favourite design out of all my Ultrasabers! What do you like better? Claws pointing down or pointing up?

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After I trimmed the claws on my Initiate V5, I wondered about this. I still want to get Sentinel V5 and try the window flip, but this makes a Dom V5 a little harder to resist. Great job and points for the share. Thanks

Great job swapping those claws, I certainly like them pointing up. I think it looks better and increases the function of that sweet top choke point. The emitter has a bit of a Tower of Saruman feel to it.

Was there some kind of retention screw in the emitter you loosened in order to switch the claws around?

Hello there and great work on flipping the claws, it looks so much better that way.  Just as hazard as mentioned, how did you flip them? What tools did you use?

The claws are held in by 2 pins that fit into 2 holes in the emitter. By using the nail-remover side of a hammer you can lightly pry up the bottom point of the claw. This will pop the first pin out, and then using a small flat head screwdriver you can fit it either in between the gap of the windows and the claw or at the top of the claw where the blade exits the emitter (if the claw has separated and created enough of a gap) to lightly pry the claw out of the last pin. You don't need to use a lot of force, in fact I used such little force where there were no marks made on the saber. Once you've got the claw off just flip it around and line up the pins with the holes in the saber. Using a "quick grip" sliding adjustable clamp place one foot of the clamp over the claw where the pin is and slowly squeeze the handle to apply pressure. This will pull the claw back into the slot of the saber and hold it snuggly back into place. The fit is so good that it won't cause the claws to become loose at all. I'm very impressed with the craftsmanship. I've attached pics for reference.

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Cool and thank you for showing us. Have a point

Wow, that looks great. Also, thanks for all the great info that not only can this be done, but also for the instructions on how to do it. :)

That looks great! The claws facing down and effecting people’s ability to spin the saber was something which concerned several people—and was thought to be impossible based on the way the claw fit into the grooves on the emitter.

It seems the V5s actually give us option with inverting both claws an windows on various models. This will make a huge difference in their popularity.

Kinda feel like US should include a tines up or down option when ordering though for those who may not want to do this themselves for whatever reason.

And I have to agree, this really does look better and give the saber more attitude. Point for you, Studabeg5 :)

Now, I’m eager to own one and try

Me too. Here’s to the new year of collecting ahead. There’s a lot to look forward to!

Definitely a cool fix/mod.
Point for sharing how it can be done

I can’t help looking at this now

Welp, I see a V5 in my future. Great work man, I was hoping they could be inverted! That looks so much better!

Or two or three....

Great information Studabeg5 point!.


Well of course Infinit - how elese can you mix and match ALL the claw colours on ALL the Emmitters! it would be a crime not to have the full range of options! I'm thinking initiate LE gold claws on dark initiate LE emmitter as a start....swap some pommels...oooh the possibilities...2019 is going to be the year of the V5 customization i think!

Looks great! Thanks for the tutorial on how to pop the claws off.

I agree that US should have the option to choose what direction to install the claws on the checkout screen.

Agreed

Based on the still empty "Claws" section on the site, I wouldn't be surprised if this becomes the new easily swappable item on the V5's. Then they could offer additional claws to drastically change the look going forward

Exactly. I do hope that they will eventually sell the claws separately one day

this is a win-win saber! looks killer either way

Thank you for the information and the tutorial!

Darn, I just bought a saber, and now the V5s are growing more and more on me...
(Dark Initiate with flipped claws and a small Renegade pommel… Mmmhhh… ;D )

Agreed, although I like it better with the flaws flipped and it looks like it should spin much better

Such a good idea!

I have a V5 and didn't think this was possible, at least not easy. Thanks for the post and showing how easy it is. But I don't know abouit taking them off and on all them time, the pins might become loose. Of course just a thought since I haven't even tried yet.

Probably right, seems like the kind of thing that would get more and more loose over time

The fastening rods for the claws look like standard metal dowel pins. If the fitment becomes loose you could try and spread them out again so they apply the right amount of pressure or worst case replace them. They'd be available at your local hardware/bolt supply store.

Exactly what I was going to say. If you constantly switched the claws back and forth then that would be a simple way to tighten them up if they ever became loose. I personally don't see myself switching the claws around like that but I'm not worried at all about them coming loose. I had to use a clamp to put them back on so they're held in quite securely.

The vast knowledge here is impeccable

Amen brutha!

Oh that'd be nice - at first glance it looked like they were part of the claws but if not then that is great.

Done, and it was so simple and easy!! Took me longer to find the tools then it did to do it. I following the instructions listed and it worked perfectly. The only thing I did different was put painters tape around the hammer claws and screwdriver head to keep them from scratching the parts. The color is CG with a Dark Blue Lee filter, it is a tad more green in person then in the picture.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Lightsaber-/i-4rcMPzK/0/a71045c5/XL/1217181756-XL.jpg) (https://tx-tuffphoto.smugmug.com/Lightsaber-/i-4rcMPzK/A)

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It's beautiful, tx

I’m wondering if there isn’t even more ways to arrange these blades. When I receive mine this week we’ll see if I can’t figure out other possibilities!!!! (Is that a hidden claw challenge in there??)

Surprised this wasn't mentioned but for those that want to get rid of the machine marks you could easily do it when the claws are out.
I also think that me personally I would make a new set of holes to move the claws more towards the blade.
Anyway awesome job and kudos for having the veg to try this with your shiny saber.

If anyone is handy with sheets of acrylic they could cut some wicked replacement claws for display purposes!

When I do order mine, I'm going to remove all but one claw so it looks like I'm flicking people off.....  8)

Nicely done! Looks great on the Initiate. I got the Aeon because I was worried the Initiate claws might dig into the hand, so I thought the longer hilt would be a safer choice if the claws couldn't flip and I wanted to two-hand the saber. I'll have to get 2 Initiates next time and flip the claws for an awesome double-bladed Sith saber. 

Yeah I don't think I would bought this saber myselg, at least not in the dark version. But this was a raffle win :)

It does look much better with the claws flipped and pointed towards the blade. If only it were possible on the pommel cuz it just looks backwards to me.

Definitely liking the look here.
May have to add this to the plans for when I get my own versions

I definitely prefer the cause facing up. Thanks for the show and tell. Might have to get a couple of these myself.

Not sure how I missed this, definitely now puts the initiate le v5 I've been wanting to the top of my list.

Hi.  Saw this thread after replying to another.  Am wondering if anyone has contacted either US customer service or Marlena to ask if the claws could be reversed when the saber is being built.  Perhaps for an additional fee.  Am thinking that if pins are used to secure, then it's possible that the claws are put on prior to being shipped.  :)

point for sharing this info and pics  8)

Sounds like something that should be posted in the 'wish list' thread, or PM'd up the line
Definitely a good idea.

I did the same using the hammer in between the spacings to pry them out (via instructions on youtube). The method I used can lead to some light scratching so the OP's directions are better. To get the claws back in, I just, lightly, hammered them in place. Good job and thanks for posting on the forum!

It's an ingenious mod that's easy and free. I like that UltraSabers kept us in mind when designing this line of saber but if it was just luck of the draw, I'll take that as well.

It sadly does not work well on Initiate v5's. the bottom of the claw still uses the choke. Wonder how gold claws would look on a Dominix LE v5... 

Thanks for posting these instructions. My claws don't feel that sharp, but they are enough to cause some concern. I do really like the look of the inverted claws, though. I might switch it up just for the look. Idk, I literally just got it....  8) 8)

Claws-up has to be how this was designed(?).  I was a bit miffed at claws-down as there was no way to comfortably grip without incurring an injury.  Now... it's the most brilliant lightsabre ever designed :)  ♥ ♥ ♥

Here's the LE version w/ the flipped claws. Thank you for this tutorial. The claws were really biting my hand when gripping.

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