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Title: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: hisher on December 22, 2011, 02:24:28 AM Hey everyone just got my Guardian and thought I would post a review. I will be using my Bellicose as a reference. Also I am sorry about the quality of the photos my camera sucks and I am an awful photographer.
Order Details: I ordered this saber in Dark Violet Amethyst with Obsidian sound and Banes Heart FoC. The Hilt: I have to say I am very happy with this design it's not only comfortable to grip but looks fantastic. The shroud work is well done, no sharp edges, and detailed. The only downside is that the hilt itself is on the heavy side quite a bit more than my bellicose but that was to be expected with a shroud. The blade sits about three inches deep in the hilt. It seems that there are actually two blade retention screws for this design one being the red thumbscrew and the other is the 6-32 socket Head Cap Screw so the standard allen wrench won't work to loosen it. The Pommel: This is a very good looking pommel there are only a couple things to note about it. The first thing is that it is a bit quiet maybe about half as loud as it was when I put my Bellicose pommel on it but still plenty loud I think. The second thing worth mentioning is that the pommel is actually three pieces a choke like section, a ring, and the vented side. The ring section actually slides in between the other two sections which screw into each other. It also appears that both pieces are mhs compatible. Handling: I can't say that I am an expert when it comes to handling a saber I can do basic spins but that is about it but with that in mind I don't seem to be having any troubles. The recessed section in the shroud between the switch and the emitter make a great spot to grip the saber. The balance point on this saber with a standard mid grade blade is about a half inch above the red thumb screw. Overall: This saber has definitely met my expectations and I would recommend it to anyone who might be considering a saber. I also believe this saber would look good in any color after having seen it flash from Violet to Banes Heart which is almost red to my eyes. Pictures: (http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o62/Gormaz/Ultrasabers%20Guardian/PICT0014-1.jpg) (http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o62/Gormaz/Ultrasabers%20Guardian/PICT0024-1.jpg) (http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o62/Gormaz/Ultrasabers%20Guardian/PICT0008-1.jpg) (http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o62/Gormaz/Ultrasabers%20Guardian/PICT0032-1.jpg) Title: Re: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: shyguy3000 on December 22, 2011, 02:34:17 AM Awesome review, I just got my guardian in as well and was wondering which screws was the blade retention screws, Nice Color choice too. =D
Title: Re: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: Kham-Ryn Kurios on December 22, 2011, 02:49:20 AM OOOH I can't wait to see more colors on this. ;D
Good choice in color. Title: Re: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: darth tratus on December 22, 2011, 02:53:07 AM Awesome hill and it has my favorite color!!!! Actually its just my favorite color saber. my favorite color is yellow
Title: Re: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: Kham-Ryn Kurios on December 22, 2011, 03:00:56 AM Awesome hill and it has my favorite color!!!! Actually its just my favorite color saber. my favorite color is yellow Yellow! ;D -------------------------------- How heavy is the Guardian compared to the Bane? Title: Re: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: darth tratus on December 22, 2011, 03:09:15 AM Yellow! ;) I knew you would comment! ;)Title: Re: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: Zren Tobas on December 22, 2011, 03:33:57 AM Lucky and jealous. :p Nice to see a first Guardian review. Is the sound nice and loud in the pommel? Also how does it handle for combat and such?
Title: Re: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: Jammo on December 22, 2011, 04:07:56 AM Violet sabers make me happy in a way I can't discuss on this forum...
Title: Re: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: hisher on December 22, 2011, 05:07:52 AM Lucky and jealous. :p Nice to see a first Guardian review. Is the sound nice and loud in the pommel? Also how does it handle for combat and such? The sound is definitely muffled compared to some of the other pommels but it is still pretty good I think. I haven't done much in the way of combat with it but it feels sturdy and its fairly easy to keep a nice grip and feels decent when spinning. How heavy is the Guardian compared to the Bane? Unfortunately I can't make a comparison because I've never seen a bane in person :'( Title: Re: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: Zren Tobas on December 22, 2011, 05:15:43 AM I can't wait to get my first Obsidian. I think I might start low and work my way up. I might get a Dark Liberator in VA with UEHB, Obsidian with red av button and li-ion batteries with my custom Sith font I made. I made 2 of them but yeah. Second one I did has Blackstar as power on, off, and blade lock up, then for the swings and impact I will be using Starkiller. Just an idea for anyone else that wants a more custom Sith font. =]
Title: Re: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: Manroon on December 22, 2011, 06:24:54 AM So now it appears not only do we have an Obi inspired pommel IN MHS, but one that is CUSTOMIZABLE!?!?!?!? *dies* That may be the coolest thing ever. I can't lie, I want one BAAAAAD...... XD
Nice review, I greatly appreciate the pic of the pommel separated. I had NO clue it could do that! SO COOL! Title: Re: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: directorcass on December 22, 2011, 10:45:14 AM Thanks hisher, nice review. I like the blade color you went with. I hope to order one soon, after my bank account recovers from the holidays, LOL. About the sound level, I wonder if the pommel had more of a rounded opening it would be a bit louder? Anyway, congrats on getting this awesome saber and making me want one even more!
Title: Re: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: MiSha on December 22, 2011, 11:11:22 AM What you did not mention: How does the FoC feature come across? Does it look great? Does it improve the "screen accuracy" of the overall look of the saber when turned on? Of course, it's an effect that improves a saber. But what I'm wondering is: HOW good does it look? Let's say on a scale from 1-10.
I'm still undecided whether or not to buy a saber with obsidian and FoC. Somehow I need my blade to flicker. A good FoC feature would help... Title: Re: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: Kham-Ryn Kurios on December 22, 2011, 05:14:24 PM Unfortunately I can't make a comparison because I've never seen a bane in person :'( Crap I posted on the wrong thread. Regardless, compare it to one of your other hilts. (I own most of them lol.) I want to get it for MJ but I fear she only wants it because It's shiny and Obi-Wan's. ;D Title: Re: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: dreaming0616 on December 22, 2011, 05:16:34 PM Violet sabers make me happy in a way I can't discuss on this forum... It's true....trust me Title: Re: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: hisher on December 22, 2011, 06:51:41 PM What you did not mention: How does the FoC feature come across? Does it look great? Does it improve the "screen accuracy" of the overall look of the saber when turned on? Of course, it's an effect that improves a saber. But what I'm wondering is: HOW good does it look? Let's say on a scale from 1-10. I'm still undecided whether or not to buy a saber with obsidian and FoC. Somehow I need my blade to flicker. A good FoC feature would help... On a scale of 1-10 I would give it an 8 only because the blade doesn't shimmer while idle. For screen accuracy I would use Silver because there always seems to be a white flash in the movies or subtle changes like Pyrestone to Fire Orange. Overall it's not a feature that you must have for an awesome saber but if it doesn't cause you to go over budget it will definitely make your saber that much more awesome. Crap I posted on the wrong thread. Regardless, compare it to one of your other hilts. (I own most of them lol.) I want to get it for MJ but I fear she only wants it because It's shiny and Obi-Wan's. ;D Ok so I got technical and busted out a scale not entirely sure how accurate it is tho. Guardian (no blade) 1lb 10oz Bellicose (no blade) 1lb 2oz Aeon (no blade) 13oz Aeon (34" heavy grade) 1lb 7oz So I guess the closest in weight is going to be an Aeon or Bellicose with a heavy blade or a phantasm staff. Title: Re: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: Kham-Ryn Kurios on December 22, 2011, 07:20:23 PM @Hisher - Thank you, Since I put a war glaive pommel on my Bellicose it makes it 1/2in longer than the Guardian. Now I know how big and heavy it is. ;D
Title: Re: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: Qui-Tom Helms on December 22, 2011, 10:11:03 PM Quote How heavy is the Guardian compared to the Bane? The Guardian is heavier and a little bit longer than the Bane. Title: Re: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: MiSha on December 23, 2011, 12:13:51 AM On a scale of 1-10 I would give it an 8 only because the blade doesn't shimmer while idle. For screen accuracy I would use Silver because there always seems to be a white flash in the movies or subtle changes like Pyrestone to Fire Orange. Overall it's not a feature that you must have for an awesome saber but if it doesn't cause you to go over budget it will definitely make your saber that much more awesome. Cheers! Title: Re: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: Kham-Ryn Kurios on December 23, 2011, 12:50:21 AM The Guardian is heavier and a little bit longer than the Bane. OOOOh even more concise. Thank you Helms. ;D Title: Re: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: shyguy3000 on December 23, 2011, 04:28:55 AM The Guardian is heavier and a little bit longer than the Bane. OOOOh even more concise. Thank you Helms. ;D Not by much though, but yeah. =D Title: Re: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: Phatell on December 30, 2011, 03:45:38 AM The Guardian is defenitely heavier than the bane, significantly. And just for the record, Guardian looks very nice with SY aswell. I shouldnt have said that, now i will have Kham stalking me for pictures >.<
Title: Re: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: Kham-Ryn Kurios on December 30, 2011, 07:41:45 AM The Guardian is defenitely heavier than the bane, significantly. And just for the record, Guardian looks very nice with SY aswell. I shouldnt have said that, now i will have Kham stalking me for pictures >.< You have brought this on yourself. Now! Give me pictures. ;D Title: Re: Guardian first impressions/review. Post by: hisher on December 30, 2011, 07:48:16 AM I second that call for pictures I haven't been able to see this baby in enough colors even with my color disks.
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