You Can Duel IRL With These Custom Lightsabers
The Force not required.
Gone are the days of simulating lightsaber fights with plastic retractable toys that seem to consistently withdraw at the height of battle. Enter the wide selection of today’s custom sabers. WIRED has shared a list of manufacturers that will satisfy all your fanboy Jedi (or Sith, if you swing that way) dreams. Companies such as Vader’s Vault, Ultra Sabers, Acme Sabers, Starfall Sabers and Sabers Forever all recreate the iconic Star Wars weapon with impressive resemblance to the cinematic originals. An iteration of Kylo Ren’s unmistakable three-bladed, Dark Side red splitter is even on the market now. From customizable features such as unique hilt designs, changing color blades, gyroscopic sensors, programmable sound fonts and more, these custom sabers are out of this world. Check out the links above to purchase your own lightsaber, and watch the video above to see the products in action.