I almost called it quits on this one. I finished the design and was looking at it and I just wasn’t really feeling it but I figured “eh, I’ll slap some paint on this one and see how it goes” and I’m really glad I did. I been experimenting with wood finishes lately and really wanted to try out a weathered white/gold saber and I really think the paint job gave it a unique feel. I like that it has a regal feel but also a bit of a beaten and used atmosphere. I’m not sure why but it has a medic/healer feel as well.

CONSTRUCTION/CUSTOMIZATION

All my hilts are designed with a steel threaded rod running down the middle for structural stability as well as working with the emitter/pommel(each have a sunken steel bolt) to combine the unit. The ends twist on, allowing the owner to customize the order of the components, their orientation and swap in new parts at any time down the road.(last pic in gallery shows swapped in parts)

WEIGHT = 11 oz

LENGTH = 10.75 inches

WIDTH = 1 inch at grip 1.75 at the widest part of the switch

FYI/CYA DISCLAIMER

The following is a fictional break down of the physical features of the hilt. These are the features I envisioned while I was designing it. Sadly the hilt will not actually produce a cutting blade and is made of resin, not metal.)

THE GOODS

Emitter/Shield- A dual part construction, the outer shield is constructed for high energy output/cooling airflow. The emitter holds 5 blade jets, 4 raised and 1 recessed for equal energy dispersion.

Switch Assembly - Small and compact with easy to access controls. The fins around the radius add extra traction for gloved hands.

Couplers- A mix of steel and gold with precision hex bolts to keep them in place.

Main Grip- Finely carved ironwood with gold inlays and mounting hardware. Sleek and light with plenty of traction.

Pommel - Small enough to stay out of the way but with enough heft to balance out the hilt. Can be used as an impact weapon in a pinch.

OPTIONS - This hilt is available in two forms.

Raw Resin Kit - fresh out of the print vat, will need a small amount of sanding(the beauty of resin printing vs pla, incredibly smooth surfaces right off the printer and super easy to sand. I will give it a once-over and remove any small support burns or uneven surfaces so you’re all ready to prime and paint.

Turn around time - Parts are printed per order and average print time per hilt is 12 to 16 hours. Should ship within 7-10 days of order.

OR!

Premiere Display - This piece will be given my utmost level of attention and detail, sanded, primed and painted. It will come with a certificate of authenticity card which will include the Soupcan13 badge of quality as well as my signature and will include its run number(I plan on doing a total of 200 in this run). My painting process includes, all parts deburred and sanded, priming, airbrushing the base coat, applying color coats, masking and applying secondary detail colors, detail painting, black wash/corrosion wash and finally 3 coats of high quality clear coat to protect from chips, scratches and prevent paint from wearing due to handling.

Turn around time - Parts are painted per order and average paint time per hilt is 6 to 8 hours. Should ship within 15-18 days of order.

—Legal Notice—

This is not an officially licensed product and is only considered Fan Art