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Title: Archon V2 Review! Post by: Stockton on March 26, 2012, 10:46:25 AM Let's start off by saying wow... This hilt is AMAZING. This is my first Obsidian saber and I am loving it. I can't walk by it without igniting it and giving it a few quick spins. It's so awesome that even my girlfriend admits she loves it! I'll break this down into categories as most people do. Here we go!
The hilt: The hilt is perfect! It balances out about a half inch past the tip of the emitter with a heavy grade blade. The finish on it it great. Very few imperfections (mainly just a few scratches on the pommel). I love the anodized black on it. It is perfectly distributed throughout the hilt. The AV switch is great as well. It is very low profile compared to the standard switch. Very non intrusive while wielding. It is great for both one and two handed wielding. Single handed, the neck is the perfect choke point. Two handed, the ridges provide a great amount of grip. A huge bonus is the MLS compatibility which allows plenty of customization opportunities. Hilt Score: 10/10 (http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p486/Nick_Stockton/IMAG0585.jpg) (http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p486/Nick_Stockton/IMAG0587.jpg) (http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p486/Nick_Stockton/IMAG0586.jpg) Color: For this saber, I chose VA. I have been wanting a purple saber for a while now. I was having a tough time deciding between DVA and VA. After doing some research I chose the VA due to it being more of a true purple. It is not as bright as my Guardian Blue and maybe a bit less bright than my Sun Riders Destiny, as it dims out a bit towards the last 6 or 7 inches of the blade, but that does not take away from how amazing this color is. It is now definitely my preferred choice in color. Color Score: 9/10 just for not being as bright as my others :P Lights On (http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p486/Nick_Stockton/IMAG0583.jpg) Lights off (http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p486/Nick_Stockton/IMAG0584.jpg) And goofing around while my girlfriend took some pictures (http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p486/Nick_Stockton/IMAG0549.jpg) Title: Re: Archon V2 Review! Post by: Kham-Ryn Kurios on March 26, 2012, 04:09:50 PM The Archon is a BA saber.
I'm really liking the new raised AV switch too. Title: Re: Archon V2 Review! Post by: ThreadJack on March 26, 2012, 05:44:21 PM Nice! I like the Archon, and I think it looks great in VA!
I also noticed that dimming thing on my SI. I have to say it's the only problem I have with the color, though I noticed the Ultra Edge blades seem to help lessen it somewhat. Title: Re: Archon V2 Review! Post by: jmPlagueis on March 26, 2012, 05:58:59 PM I love purple on the Archon v2s! I would recommend ultra edge mid grade blades, they help with the color/ brightness a lot!
still, great choice :) Im jealous. Title: Re: Archon V2 Review! Post by: DarthSolus on March 26, 2012, 09:05:15 PM Cool saber man! Looks so great in purple, you don't see too many Luke ROTJ style hilts in that color, but I love it.
Title: Re: Archon V2 Review! Post by: Master Nero Attoru on March 27, 2012, 02:31:38 AM Wow, that looks great in VA! Very nice saber man, good pics too.
Title: Re: Archon V2 Review! Post by: Stockton on March 27, 2012, 07:58:21 AM The Archon is a BA saber. I'm really liking the new raised AV switch too. Yes it truly is! Nice! I like the Archon, and I think it looks great in VA! I also noticed that dimming thing on my SI. I have to say it's the only problem I have with the color, though I noticed the Ultra Edge blades seem to help lessen it somewhat. Yeah I bet the UE would help a bit. I have a UE mid grade but I haven't tried it yet. I like the standard blades look better though :) I love purple on the Archon v2s! I would recommend ultra edge mid grade blades, they help with the color/ brightness a lot! still, great choice :) Im jealous. Thank you! Cool saber man! Looks so great in purple, you don't see too many Luke ROTJ style hilts in that color, but I love it. Yeah I think someone on here has one in DVA but I think I may be the first with VA! It looks so good. Wow, that looks great in VA! Very nice saber man, good pics too. I know right?! Thanks! Title: Re: Archon V2 Review! Post by: Belltower on April 15, 2012, 03:12:19 PM new to the forums and replies a little late but.. i literally just bought the same saber guess great minds think a like ;D. Hard choice though, between the archon v2 and the overlord. Inny Minny Monny Moe picked for me.
Title: Re: Archon V2 Review! Post by: Zren Tobas on April 15, 2012, 03:32:12 PM Nice saber. Looks good in Violet Amethyst.
Title: Re: Archon V2 Review! Post by: Stockton on April 15, 2012, 10:01:59 PM new to the forums and replies a little late but.. i literally just bought the same saber guess great minds think a like ;D. Hard choice though, between the archon v2 and the overlord. Inny Minny Monny Moe picked for me. Well that's awesome. You won't be disappointed thats for sure. Title: Re: Archon V2 Review! Post by: Belltower on April 16, 2012, 12:20:38 AM i forgot to add a covertec wheel to it though, oh well. Gives me an excuse to go back and hopefully get another saber as well.
Title: Re: Archon V2 Review! Post by: Stockton on April 16, 2012, 06:24:13 AM I decided to leave it off of this one. I don't normally wear my hilts around.
Title: Re: Archon V2 Review! Post by: Belltower on April 16, 2012, 10:39:40 PM How many sabers do you have? This will be my first
Title: Re: Archon V2 Review! Post by: DarthSolus on April 16, 2012, 10:48:29 PM I gotta say that after giving it some thought for a while your pics lead me to place an order for an identical saber but in DVA. Like you said, it's been done before, but I have some customization plans for it that I think would benefit from a more "evil" looking color.
That being said, yours is still a sick looking saber, and thanks again for posting the pics and helping me make up my mind in the process. Title: Re: Archon V2 Review! Post by: Stockton on April 17, 2012, 06:44:53 AM How many sabers do you have? This will be my first I have ordered 2 staffs but I never use them as a staff, and this one. So You can either say I have 5 or 3 lol I gotta say that after giving it some thought for a while your pics lead me to place an order for an identical saber but in DVA. Like you said, it's been done before, but I have some customization plans for it that I think would benefit from a more "evil" looking color. That being said, yours is still a sick looking saber, and thanks again for posting the pics and helping me make up my mind in the process. Well thank you! And no problem thats what these reviews are for. Glad to know it helped! Title: Re: Archon V2 Review! Post by: Belltower on April 17, 2012, 10:25:48 PM good stuff, i was thinking of getting the Dark Arbiter for my second.
Title: Re: Archon V2 Review! Post by: Stockton on April 18, 2012, 12:00:56 AM It looks like a pretty sweet hilt.
Title: Re: Archon V2 Review! Post by: Guardian Xentai Kaarz on May 30, 2012, 04:15:15 PM So does it handle well for dueling, ive heard that since its a 4 piece saber that it wobbles at the joints
Title: Re: Archon V2 Review! Post by: Zren Tobas on May 30, 2012, 04:24:50 PM What blade did you get for the saber?
Title: Re: Archon V2 Review! Post by: Stockton on June 01, 2012, 10:14:31 AM So does it handle well for dueling, ive heard that since its a 4 piece saber that it wobbles at the joints I feel no wobbling in my hilt. It is very solid. What blade did you get for the saber? Standard heavy grade. |