This is my first time making a saber and my first time posting; so go easy on my Masters.

I am aiming to build a Naginata type saber; similar to the Spear/Sword Mage Hawke uses in DragonAgeII (http://youtu.be/750KflE-Yew). Here is a Template render I created. The hilt will be long (38in) so I am designing a way for it to fold in half, clip to a covertec, and then fold back out straight again and be held in place with a sliding shroud. I have already created a Rotating Crystal Camber Unit from designs by this guy (http://youtu.be/azjmAvSdXXs). now i just need to work on the rest.

But anyway, here are two images that I am working toward.

Folded to wear> Spear Lightsaber Template.jpg

Extended to fight> Spear Lightsaber Template Extended.jpg

I look forward to hearing what all of you Master builders have to say about my design. Tips, tricks, and Criticism welcome.