Hello again, saberforum. I wanted to share with you the newest edition to my growing saber collection (up to 10 sabers now!), the Guardian! I have long seen members faun over and express their deepest admiration for this saber, and I can say I am proud to own one. It was also nice to be able to add another nickel plated saber to the collection. I ordered this one with
Obsidian Sound in GB with a VA FoC and a Blue AV switch. The Nickel finish is just gorgeous as always, but actually has a matte finish on this saber, whereas on my other sabers it is a glossy/smooth finish. The shroud and pommel spikes are the only pieces nickel plated.
One of the first things you notice about this saber is the amount of detail and care that seems to have gone into designing it. The precision at which the design is executed is brilliant and dynamic. There are many standout features of the design so I thought I would go over them piece-by-piece.
First of all, the emitter is the most detailed piece of the saber. Although not MHS compatible, it is a showpiece in and of itself. It is formed from a shroud with cutouts that expose a ribbed black base It not only has three windowed holes to let light through, but also garners three thumb screws (seen below), one of which actually secures the blade. There is a red knob screw, a jeweled gold screw, and a socket set screw (same as the one on my Graflex).
I tend to go for an AV switch with all my sabers, but it seems to fit particularly well on this saber with its low-profile nature and the way it fits in the groove of the shroud.
Moving down the saber brings you to the machined grip section. The silver and black contrast adds character and is actually a comfortable gripping point.
This saber also comes standard with a black covertec wheel (as most premium sabers do). It is placed right above the pommel, which is another standout piece. It is designed to extend to the width of the shroud before sloping down into a multi-diameter neck section that leads to a set of six square spikes, followed by an almost conical shape at the end with a nice four-holed vent pattern.
All in all I am very pleased with this saber and understand the truth in the great things I have heard about it. Canon saber or not, this is one of US finest creations and comes highly recommended. To end I'll share some pics of the saber illuminated and a bonus pic of an ode to the epic clash of Maul and Obi Wan, owning true to the sabers these are inspired by (Manticore CE and Guardian). I will post a video review once I get a chance to do one.
