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Yes, you read it right, for a time I've been nursing the thought of a saber design of my own, envying others that have even managed to build one or more.
Although I don't know if I'll ever get that far (though I may), I wanted to share my idea with you folks, accepting any questions, remarks, blurts, random key-hammerings, etc etc., should it not leave the drawing board.
I haven't made up my mind about buttons, belt clip, color and some other stuff. This is just the general concept.
For the grip to be as thick as a standard saber, this saber would have to be almost twice as long as the single handled versions we generally see.
As far as the angled black areas... you might wanrt to think about making them cuts outs of the outer casing instead of add-ons. Other than that... not bad.
But yes... you need buttons Giant red or otherwise.
But, to prove that I am not wholly inconsiderate: I like the minimalist style of your hilt, smooth and functional. It could do with an extra layer of fat, though.
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Aban: Very good observation, in fact, one I was hoping for. It actually is supposed to be just noticeably thinner than your standard saber, and long enough so that both hands fit under the upper "notch".
I went for the "slender" look to counter the clunky, fat Luke/Vader design fashion. This saber is more of a "Escrima stick" variant, or a Katana-hilt.
"Cut-out instead of add-on", so the rubber doesn't stand out from the main body? Or why?
Cartman: I'm very happy you appreciated the minimalist angle, I'm very tired of cramped, testy sabers.
I must calm everyone, though, with the reassurance that it still is in the "shape and bake" stage, the little things like buttons, belt ring, recharge-cord socket and other stough is to come.
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The width (w/o rubber grip) will probably be 1.18 inches (3 cm), the length about 11-12 inches (26-30 cm), ideally so that both hands fit just under the upper "notch".
One of the reasons for the slender width is so that the emitter muzzle will be filled out with the activated blade, not half-filled like on Luke�s ROTJ-hilt, or 3/4-filled like on Episode I Kenobi's.
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Maybe his saber doesn't need big red buttons...Maybe it's force activated... I like the slender minimalist appearance also.
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Thus, my saber muzzle will be just about a millimeter wider than the beam. That's why I designed it straight, so the hilt would seem merely an extension of the blade, or vice versa.
I don't think it will be too thin for comfort, most medieval sword hilts are thinner than an inch, so it'll probably be easy to handle.
Anyone got any figures on Katana/Kendo hilt widths?
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Patience, little one! I have still to decide if I will use the prequel-style Nokia clip-on knob or the old belt ring. I have actually pondered just crafting a scabbard or holster, for strapping to the thigh.
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' = feet " = inches Cool design. Maybe one of the angle lumps could be the button.
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Thanks for the tip, Balaam, been long since I used these things.
I actually have a plan for a discrete yet sexy activator, soon to come.
But hypothetically, how do you mean it would work? You do mean one of the sections of the rubber grip? Would it in itself be a button? Or a slide-panel, covering an interface? Or a hinged swingdoor?
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Maybe instead of a hook or clip, just keep it the way it is and put it in your belt, kinda like the way one would slide a gun in thier belt if they didn't have a holster. It's sleek so it wouldn't get snagged. and it would be easier to conceal in your jedi cloak. (hypothetically, unless you have a jedi cloak, in which case I'd ask you where you got it )
And maybe instead of a button have a twist grip or ring or something. Like a Mag-lite.
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