Custom Imperial Knight Saber

[FenderBender]

Hey there EU Fans! :D

I pondered for a while on what most would consider a very plain and simple build. I like plain and simple too, don't get me wrong, but I wanted it to have some subtle elegance, something that while looking "Standard Issue" would still carry my mark. ;) So instead of going with a simple aluminum sleeve over a grooved/PC'd hilt, I went with a custom aluminum inner grip piece that also serves as the electronics chassis. The inner grip serves some very interest functions: first it is the chassis so install and removal of the electronics is SOOO easy. It also serves to keep the profile sleek and comfortable in the hand. The grip also has the added benefit of venting the sound further than just the pommel holes. Hopefully, my figurative fingerprint will show on this saber. It is truly a soldiers wepaon.

The Specs:

MHS based Hilt HEAVILY modified
Custom aluminum inner grip piece/chassis PC'd in flat black
Imperial Knight pommel with D-ring
FX Jedi board
Seoul P4 u-bin white LED
Guarded latching switch
Internal recharge system with 4.8v Ni-Mh battery pack



The Pics:

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/th_100_6705.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/?action=view&current=100_6705.jpg)http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/th_100_6700.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/?action=view&current=100_6700.jpg)http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/th_100_6698.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/?action=view&current=100_6698.jpg)http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/th_100_6706.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/?action=view&current=100_6706.jpg)http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/th_100_6703.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/?action=view&current=100_6703.jpg)http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/th_100_6704.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/?action=view&current=100_6704.jpg)http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/th_100_6707.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/?action=view&current=100_6707.jpg)http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/th_100_6699.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/?action=view&current=100_6699.jpg)http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/th_100_6708.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/?action=view&current=100_6708.jpg)http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/th_100_6711.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/?action=view&current=100_6711.jpg)http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/th_100_6713.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/?action=view&current=100_6713.jpg)

The Build Pics:

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/th_100_6684.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/?action=view&current=100_6684.jpg)http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/th_100_6687.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/?action=view&current=100_6687.jpg)http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/th_100_6688.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/?action=view&current=100_6688.jpg)http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/th_100_6693.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/?action=view&current=100_6693.jpg)http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/th_100_6692.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/?action=view&current=100_6692.jpg)http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/th_100_6694.jpg (http://s136.photobucket.com/albums/q169/AJFenderBender/?action=view&current=100_6694.jpg)

The Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1au276m-Dk

[ARKM]

Neat saber. Nice chassis setup.

[dgdve]

boy you know how to make us drool here at tcss forums... *****5 STARS..
man i think if the inner piece were copper or brass it would look... "wow" but then it takes away from the minimalist appeal this saber has.. another great one gj.
~dave

[Sairon]

Looks great Fender, nice job.

[Barmic Rin]

boy you know how to make us drool here at tcss forums... *****5 STARS..
man i think if the inner piece were copper or brass it would look... "wow" but then it takes away from the minimalist appeal this saber has.. another great one gj.
~dave

Also, it would no longer be an Imperial knight saber.

Another fine piece from VV. Well done folks!!

[gthmnyt2580]

Great stuff Fender....i'm definitely loving the chassis

[Braxus]

WOW! one of the best Imperial Knight sabers ive ever seen. well done, sir :)

[Iria]

That is, indeed, a very elegant saber design. :D

[Rhyen Skytracker]

I have always liked that saber and you did a great job on it. I like the chassis design too.

[FenderBender]

Thanks Guys! For some reason, I can't stop playing with this one. I have to ship it out today and Im really going to miss it, cause it's so damn comfortable to hold. It's also REALLY loud and adds to the fun.

On another note: I had a chance to play around with some filters and discs, NOT even close to comparing to an RGB mixed for certain colors. Just in case there were any peeps out there considering going with the White + filters route = stale colors.

[Jaina]

Wow, that is awesome!

Do you take custom orders from people to make them as I need one for my Marasiah Fel costume...

[Jedi-Loreen]

Jaina, I see that you're new here. It's not proper to ask such things in the open forum here, that's considered "soliciting".

Please read the Forum Guidelines:
http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com/showthread.php?t=7360

[DJMoonbass]

hi jaina. ;)

wow Fender, that looks awesome. man the build was extreemly versatile and buildable to. man it looked easy! good work! how do you keep from shorting out the board? im curious. that is a VERY well designed saber. im sad to see it go to. lol