Ardent 2nd Generation

[@etyoshihara]

I always love watching that machine run

[@ΑνδρέαςΧούνδρης]

I like that it's wider at the bottom. It'd feel a lot better swinging it around with one hand.

[@r4wb1rd]

Well that's interesting, just the other day I was thinking I could finally step up and buy a 2nd saber after going for the Ardent a few years ago. Welp, you got me - order is placed :D

[@swololikesolo1625]

Lol, just watched your older video on the ardent a couple days ago.

[@Arcynite]

Actually prefer the more streamlined bottom section of the original over the chunkier version on this updated design.

[@glennchua4622]

I do as well.

[@tyrellcorp2118]

The new bottom completely ruins the aesthetic. It used to be noble/elegant. Then they added those garish, tacky fins.

[@piplup10203854]

Ooh this is something to put on the wishlist 👀

[@JackPardungsin]

It’s getting more futuristic now imagine if Vader Vault keep develop his saber line in the next 5 years

[@steelrain5626]

What they need to do is up their production scale

[@VadersVault]

@@steelrain5626 like everyone else in the world right now, expanding production scale is proving to be extremely difficult. You may be shocked to find out that there isn't a plethora of people out there that know how to build lightsabers. So, finding the right people that can be trained to do all that we do is a slow, and expensive process.

[@seraphimcaduto]

@@VadersVault not to mention trying to source parts and materials lately….

[@kevinnguyen8498]

I have the gen 1 ardent. I like the updates, but I still prefer the smooth bottom part above the pommel.

[@tracymac1313]

Ya I'm saving up for this one

[@Alex-theez]

Thats wicked!!

[@r1rider174]

Dang it VV, I just got my Ardent a few weeks ago.....do I get a discount on a new version?? ha

[@RockabillyFireman]

I'd like one of these but no thin neck but these with the side windows with the lights and the rest is nice on the second one but black and chrome look with the republic insignia on it. On the Dark

[@hexek]

NICE!

[@rayjay2660]

They should make the katana hilt lightsaber they just put out in visions of it’s possible

[@tyegrey_gamr]

Where do I send my resume?

[@kalebzephier2923]

Would you ever consider doing Xar Kuns? And make his other side of his double blade shorter than the other like in legends?

[@maximdeblaere4602]

Are the neopixel blades included in the purshase of a hilt?

[@davidgraflex2065]

I would like an ardent and lukes v2 hybrid

[@JimSmith069]

Never a big fan of the Ardent but this version is sexy.

[@danielscheiner1923]

What is that machine called?

[@VadersVault]

There are 2, a Haas DS30Y lathe and VF2SS mill.

[@issaccw1]

Not crazy about thin neck sabers .....until now. 😳😳

[@swololikesolo1625]

exactly my thoughts lol. cool to see you here, i recognize you from Darth paradigms live streams.

[@cephalonrolli5678]

Is this the best selling out of every saber bcz it's one of the earliest? It looks great but I didn't know it was literally your most bought saber. Also if we don't get the oled bargraph, then will it just be a golden plate to match our gold accents?

[@VadersVault]

It isn't the earliest, as the Combat Class line was started in 2012, but it was our first thin neck design and it just hit right at the right time, and has maintained its popularity over the last 6 years. If you don't get either the bargraph or OLED screen, you get the blank plate that is seen in the video. The standard metal is Stainless Steel, but you can choose either Brass or Copper.

[@cephalonrolli5678]

@@VadersVault can you tell me which hilt you used for your bercilak design? That was my favorite from your gallery and I'd like to make a similar version

[@VadersVault]

Bercilak was custom machined for 99% except for the vintage Graflex slave flash or extension flash used for the emitter shroud. It was made in 2012 I beleive?

[@tyrellcorp2118]

VV. The Ardent was always one of my favorites. It’s straight up ugly now. Get rid of that bottom. It’s a cheap spoiler on an Aston Martin. Proportions are also off now. Simply stretching your designs is a bad idea. There was a reason you chose those original proportions. I can’t see this continuing to be a top seller.

[@SLO7HProductions]

Really? I like the new one much better than the old one.