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Callas
02-26-2014, 02:12 AM
After several days of scouring the forums, I've finally decided to open a thread. I'm looking to get a 40" thick-walled dueling blade because I'm a 7ft tall monstrosity. I wanted to hear some opinions on which blade and/or film combinations project the best white blade. I'm running atek 3W Cree LEDs and I have no intention to use color filters with this saber, if that makes things easier. Thanks!

Ty_Bomber
06-22-2014, 06:44 AM
In my experience, dual diffused blades look the best. Poly wrap on the inside, clear tubing with some light sanding on the surface to frost the blade just a touch. Makes for a very nice finish. Transwhite blades with white leds look like a flourescent light.

Another thing I would recommend is something more powerful than a 3w for a 40" blade. At that length, a 3 watt will have a hard time full illuminating the blade to the tip. Try a tri cree cool white and you should be happier.