Cane Saber V4 with CFv6 by LDM

[Lord Dottore Matto]

Cane Saber V4

As most know, I only accept cane commissions for people who truly need them and plan to use them. I do them for a heavy discount ans only select people who I feel truly do need them. To me they are not a novelty. They are a totem for those who own them. They motivate them to get up and walk. This particular cane is for a teacher. I will not divulge any further information about him, but suffice to say that this project has been very big news in his world and experiencing his gratitude has humbled me yet again. Force Relics played a huge role in this saber's creation. This is the first one I have created with a 3D printed curved grip. They helped me to design it with the new owner's name in Aurabesh inscribed on the spine and other very classic saber cues. The piece fits MHS parts and was designed to be attached to MHS parts via screws. I used a very sturdy one piece ribbed choke section from the DARTH VADER run on Fx about 5 years ago. It was my last. Black Powder Coat is textured to match the printed grip and the trans copper is gorgeous. Overall, from grip to tip the saber is 35 1/4"...the exact length that he asked for. Apparently that is a virtually impossible length to get. The CFv6 is configured for use in this saber. The saber only has 2 sound fonts. Novastar and Ep IV. The first bank is silent (poweron and poweroff only) and has no FoC. Bank 2 is the same as bank 1, but has FoC. Bank 3 is Novastar configured not to give unwarranted motion sounds and has no FoC. Bank 4 is the same as 3, but it has FoC. Bank 5 is Ep IV with no FoC and finally, bank 6 is Ep IV with FoC. He wanted to be able to choose his configuration depending on how he was using the cane at the time. The switches are hidden in the grooves of the grenade section and are at finger's length so he can manipulate them while actually using the cane. The activation switch is furthest away (and red) while the aux switch is right where his finger sits. I have indeed tested it extensively and it works perfectly. Well, I guess that's it. Hope you guys enjoy. I am exceptionally proud of it.

Particulars:
MHS and printed Saber Cane V4 Hilt
Thick-walled blade with rubber tip (overall length of saber 35 1/4")
CFv6 with FoC enabled on banks 2,4,6. Novastar and Ep IV by Novastar.
LDM Powder Coating
Machined ResonanceTM with 2W speaker
7.4V Li-ion (14670, 1000mAh) w/recharge in pommel
Crystal PommelTM
LEDengin RGGB (B blade and R FoC)
Hidden switches
Rebellion Pommel insert

The BMT:

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The Glams and FoC:

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[amwolf]

That is sweet! I'm sure the Client will find it motivating... it makes me want to go for a stroll and I'm just looking at the glams. Is the grip section a plastic or metal, if that question doesn't violate a trade secret?

[Batosai]

a nice saber! but how sturdy is it, can you rely on the cane when you need it or is it more for show?
great work, as always!

[Zzan]

That is sweet! I'm sure the Client will find it motivating... it makes me want to go for a stroll and I'm just looking at the glams. Is the grip section a plastic or metal, if that question doesn't violate a trade secret?

I'm guessing plastic from his description:

... This is the first one I have created with a 3D printed curved grip. ...

In any case sweet cane, well done.

[Starwinder]

Another sweet cane saber LDM; i'm sure that gentleman will love it.
I really dig that Alliance pommel cap!

[Lord Dottore Matto]

That is sweet! I'm sure the Client will find it motivating... it makes me want to go for a stroll and I'm just looking at the glams. Is the grip section a plastic or metal, if that question doesn't violate a trade secret?

Not at all. It is very thick plastic. Non bendable and very durable.


a nice saber! but how sturdy is it, can you rely on the cane when you need it or is it more for show?
great work, as always!

All of my canes are made to be used on a daily basis (or I wouldn't build them ;) ) So far, none have broken or failed in any way.

[Silver Serpent]

It looks great. All that detail in the 3d printed handle adds a lot to it. I'm sure your client will get a lot of good use out of the cane, and it should start a ton of conversations.

I've been meaning to build one for myself one of these days (darn you sciatic nerve!), and I was curious if you'd ever used clear lucite as the blade material? I've seen ordinary walking canes made with it, and wasn't sure how the polycarbonate blades compared in terms of supporting weight.

[Lord Dottore Matto]

Thick walled poly-C with diffuser is excellent. I have not tried the Lucite.

[Silver Serpent]

I'm sure the lucite would be heavier, since it's a solid piece of plastic. Good to know about the thick-walled blades. I'm sure I can track down an appropriate rubber foot at the hardware store.

[Lord Dottore Matto]

I'm sure the lucite would be heavier, since it's a solid piece of plastic. Good to know about the thick-walled blades. I'm sure I can track down an appropriate rubber foot at the hardware store.

Yeah, they are 1" and come in a 4 pack.

[gmcwilliams100]

As someone who uses a cane everyday I'm very impressed. For a long time I've had the same idea in my head but didn't know how to make it a reality. I would have never thought to make it a glowing blade though. It's truly a piece of art. I am very interested in something similar and wonder how much it would cost to build. Any response would be much appreciated.

[Lord Dottore Matto]

This particular cane was quite expensive. The printed/curved grip section was about $700 all by itself. I have other canes in the Gallery, which cost less than that for the whole cane, lol.

[gmcwilliams100]

I would like to do a curved end cane with just a hilt and grip cover not looking to go nuts with sound and lights. They make the lucite in a few neon colors now but I just don't know how to go about building the hilt or what I would need. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Keep up the good work.

[Lord Dottore Matto]

Shoot an email off to Tim (Strydur at TCSS) and he will put you in touch with me via email. I will help you.

[gmcwilliams100]

thank you, I will send an email. I showed my family your gallery and my kids believe they are real my son (7) wants to build one he told me he wants to go to home depot for supplies. haha

[Lord Dottore Matto]

LOL, a fun trip indeed, yet mildly unproductive in a saber-related sense ;)

[Twader]

This is awesome. I myself am forced to use a cane because of my back, how can I find out what your requirements are for one of these canes?