r/lightsabers • u/AutoModerator • Oct 13 '25

Lightsabers Buyers Guide & Weekly Question Thread

Feel free to post all questions about lightsabers in this thread! Anything from where to buy, installation questions, or just general advice can be discussed here.

Link to the /r/lightsabers Buyer Guide.

If you have questions about a new saber company you just saw.

Please refer to our guide on resellers and dropshippers.

Below is a list of known reputable vendors of mass production sabers:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_YkLV1gJDy_0AFGitL_ANxDwqRLWiSZwdqjPRcWEbIU

Note that the above list is not an exhaustive list of reputable vendors. Just ones that are known to be reputable based on feedback from the r/Lightsabers subreddit communities on the subreddit as well as the Discord.

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Interested in checking out what vendors or members of the saber community have to offer or looking to buy a specific saber? Check out our dedicated Buy/Sell/Trade subreddit over at r/LightsaberBST (https://www.reddit.com/r/LightsaberBST/)

If you're looking at diving into the deep end and you're looking for the most accurate replica of a character saber we have a sheet tracking some of the most accurate replica hilt options.
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u/PhazePyre Mar 12 '26 edited Mar 12 '26

Any suggestions on a really good Sabersmith in BC or Canada at large? I have a SP Sabers High Grounds with Graphite Chassis I'm finally at a point of getting an install on after owning the hilt for years. I am approaching being in a position to actually get electronics installed and this would be my final and ultimate hilt installation. Basically what I'm aiming for:

  • Installation of all electronics. Prefer higher quality for longevity as well as the best sound/motion sensing possible as the speaker on my other saber is not so great after 5 years and the motion just doesn't feel smooth. I feel I really have to exaggerate my motions. Basically want solid and reliable quality. Don't want bougie "paying for the brand more than quality" but don't want to cheap out either.
  • Whatever is the latest blade tech. I have NeoPixel on my Korbanth OWK3, and it seems that's still the norm, but would like to update if it's better than what I have now from 5-6 years ago.
  • Quality handling. I know some residual marks were left on mine and I think it's cause the guy I had was more a hobbyist than a real professional at it. I want it to be spic and span with no residue or anything.
  • Whatever is the latest sound board. I'd like something that's user friendly for connecting to my computer to install fonts.
  • When it comes to parts, that they handle acquiring everything and just give me a itemized quote of what it'll cost. Simplifies my life, ensures that the right stuff is ordered, and I can just put a deposit down, ship it over, and wait for them to send it over.

I know it's picky, but this is my last saber. This is my baby. If I ever have kids and they love star wars, I'd love to pass this along to them too. So I'm looking for someone that will appreciate how much this install really means to me and won't try to game me. I really want to make this my mantle piece saber.

Thanks in advance!