Deception by Orthus

[Orthus]

Here's a saber that I started almost three years ago. It sat on my workbench mocking me while I started and finished multiple other sabers. Finally, I returned to this one during the holiday break. It was designed to be the saber of a fallen pupil of both Yoda and Obi Wan, using elements of both their sabers. It is:
Sink Tube (extension tube)
Lathe-turned blade holder
Lux K2 Red
2011 Hasbro Ultimate FX board
Upgraded swing and clash sensors from TCSS
3 AA power supply
Hand-built clamp, etc.
Pommel from a Build Your Own Lightsaber MR kit
Leather cord wrapped upper grip
Hobby foam w/fiberglass carpet tape lower grip

2011-12-28 15-36-50.812 by Orthus, on Flickr

2011-12-28 15-40-02.687 by Orthus, on Flickr

2011-12-28 15-37-25.468 by Orthus, on Flickr

2011-12-28 15-37-44.358 by Orthus, on Flickr

2011-12-28 15-38-12.171 by Orthus, on Flickr

IMG_0259[1] by Orthus, on Flickr

[Silver Serpent]

Congrats on finishing it. It's good to have projects completed.

I have to wonder though, how durable is that bit on the front? I'd be concerned about it getting bent if you do any dueling. For a display piece, it looks nice though.

[Orthus]

It's meant to be a wall hanger. The Yoda-like bit at the top would indeed get bent if in a duel, you let the opponent's blade slide down yours during a block.