Anguish - a Claw saber (first build)

[Plo Koon]

Im glad to show you my first saber build! Anguish!

I really like the look of claw sabers so i decided to design a saber with somesort of claw attached to it.
The overal build was quite the challenge because i dont have any advanced machines to my proposal. So i ended up doing almost everything by hand except for drilling holes. But this made the build way more interesting and fun!! :) The saber is build out of modified mhs parts. The claw (crafted out of a piece of steel makes the hilt look quite brutal and this tends to make it look like a sith saber.
I also went for a relic-ish look, thats why i didnt use any lightup switches or accent LED's.I medium weathered the hilt with some black spray paint, but im not fully satisfied yet so i might do some more weathering. During the install i had alot of problems concerning the space. I really made optimal use of the space i had and the saber is pretty much stuffed now. I can edit the configurations by using R.I.C.E. the crytal chamber contains a real course quartz cristal and is lit up by a RGB LED.

I etched some celtic symbols into the bottom section. The pommel contains some etchings aswell (aurebesh).


SPECS

Plecter labs PRIZM 3.5 soundboard
CREE XM-L RGBW LED module (white dye not used)
Double tactile switch setup
2W Bass speaker
18650 li-ion 3.7v 3200 mah battery in hilt rechargable


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I'd love to hear your opinions! feel free be critical and to give tips!

p.s SOOO excited for Rogue One :D

[Silver Serpent]

Mmm, gritty and grimy. Just looking at it evokes the smell of an automotive repair shop. Love it.

[Nick Knight]

i really love this saber!

[darth_chasm]

I like it.

[Starwinder]

Great job and fantastic first saber! The weathering and the claw are superb!

[Sevinzol]

wow really nice.

[NaasadTal]

That is a very pretty saber ner vod...love the exposed crystal & the way the claw runs the length of the hilt.

[Greenie]

Incredible first saber. It looks so tactile, like it's saying 'hold me, use me and I will guide you to the darkside'. Well done.

Greenie:mrgreen:

[PhoenixHawk]

Yes...very cool looking saber indeed. Congratz on your first. :D


....or should I say...
Impressive....most impressive... *insert heavy breathing sound here*

[alcadude]

very cool how did you make that claw without advanced machinery?
Really neat saber

[Plo Koon]

Thanks that means alot!

[Plo Koon]

Mmm, gritty and grimy. Just looking at it evokes the smell of an automotive repair shop. Love it.

hahaha ty!

[Plo Koon]

Thanks!, ahaha yeah it kinda drawed me to the darkside.

[Plo Koon]

very cool how did you make that claw without advanced machinery?
Really neat saber

just ordinary tools, hack saw, files, drill and sandpaper haha, ty!

[Generic Jedi]

Congratulations on finishing your first saber, and you did an excellent job! I'm usually not a fan of claws, but I like this one. I like the weathering too.

[ekalbtwin]

The hilt has a lot of visual weight to it! It looks solid and begs to be hefted. Excellent work! If you don't mind me asking, what did you use on the ringed grip?

[TheSilverDark]

Gorgeous first saber!