*TOP 5* LIGHTSABER COMPANIES (2020)

[@dkbg_cosmichyon5668]

The one dislike is from Ultra Sabers

[@scythianxx3178]

This is so funny

[@LiamSimmons2000]

No more like it's from saber Pro

[@madamada5293]

I was ABOUT to buy a lightsaber-- my very first-- from ultrasabers, but then I saw your video about them. I have to thank you for that.

[@koolguy47]

I was a bit too late for the video 😬 now I have a red flashlight. Yay. Good for astronomy camp I guess.

[@madamada5293]

@@koolguy47 ouch haha

[@ShadowManV3]

@@koolguy47 except Ultrasabers are good tho soooooooooooo

[@braxtax9497]

I almost got mine from ultrasabers as well. Thanks Lando.

[@terrifiermoviessuckass]

@@ShadowManV3 said no one ever

[@StarWarsIRL]

good info! Currently making a "Top Lightsaber companies" video myself, and this has been super valuable. Thanks for helping this community!

[@LandoSabers]

Thanks! If you need any more info on Sabertrio, I just posted an hour long video about them LOL

[@StarWarsIRL]

@@LandoSabers I'm trying my best to keep this entire video under 10 mins hahahah. No but Sabertrio is pretty fascinating though. Very impressed by their website and level of customer service. I can see why you like them!

[@irishcuber07]

I saw it,its good

[@samgray9818]

It's a complete custom design and amazing electronics

[@nickd7225]

So that video turned DOOOOPE

[@SemzNerd]

Before i watch this video I just want to say im a big fan of the channel i actually binged all your content yesterday. Currently got a SF and VV hilts on the way and can't wait to finally get some neopixel sabers. Big love! great channel, and keep making these vids they help alot of new people and medium level entry saber enthusiasts such as myself. Great work

[@LandoSabers]

Thank you man! Really appreciate it :)

[@tyronefox1580]

luv u semz thanks for letting me no bout this channel - subbed

[@highlandarms]

@@LandoSabers hello. Not sure how this works. I wanted to chat with you about sabers. Looking for some pointers. If you don't mind.

[@oxygen4605]

Same

[@LiamSimmons2000]

Neither thought I would see you here I'm a big fan

[@Killer7_2]

I'm glad I do my research on everything. Was finally looking into actually buying a lightsaber and ultrasabers was the only site that I knew of, watched this video and the other one. I'm just glad I was window shopping and didn't go through with any purchase.

[@koolguy47]

"Sabertrio has better customer service than chick-fil-a" Impossible

[@etstudio9131]

Perhaps the archives are incomplete

[@jacksteven7241]

The dark side of the force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural.

[@creepyshaka]

Sabertrio is such a great company. Every interaction I’ve had with them have been so warm and their customer service reps are very friendly.

[@truth5121]

I’ve been thinking of buying a saber for the past 5 years and I can’t seem to do it

[@RealPolymathian]

Made a purchase just now of the Senza from Sabertrio. I want to come express my gratitude for your videos as they helped me to make my decision greatly. You educated and saved me from making a regrettable purchase from Ultrasabers. I appreciate you, Stoney Magnum, Darth Cephalus, Darth Koopa, and Sir James. All of your guidance was unparalleled for lightsaber knowledge. I will try to make some videos on it and the recent Luke replica hilt I bought from Aliexpress (test the waters). Thank you for the inspiration, motivation, and great channel. I wish the best in your endeavors and may the force be with you always!

[@LandoSabers]

Thank you SO much! Seeing things like this make me really glad that I decided to put these videos out. I promise that you're gonna love your saber, and I promise that Sabertrio will make 100% sure that you are fully satisfied with your purchase. Good luck and have fun!

[@DarthKoopa]

I Darth Koopa approve this video 👌🏼

[@LandoSabers]

Hell yeah boi! Maybe one day we should collab on a vid 👀

[@DarthKoopa]

Lando Sabers that would be dope dude i’m down

[@macklonrobinson8269]

Aww shit!! This is the collab video we need but don't deserve

[@totallyhuman2074]

Master, what shall i do next.

[@ZACHANDJACKSZACHSMAFIA]

King Koopa!? Mario: KOOPA!!??

[@Kill_Switch-fz5qy]

i wish saber trio would make one with graflex, or a more slanted emitter like the skylar but steeper

[@Zaphuss]

Keep up the great videos man, your really helping me with buying my first lightsaber.

[@LandoSabers]

Thank you! Good luck!

[@christinatong3140]

My first Lightsaber Arrived today. It’s perfect for the price, Color Tuning, Lock up, Blaster Deflect, *6* Sound fonts (Luke, Vader, Kylo, Cal Kestis, +2 more.) Volume adjustment, and Blade effects, and it’s only for 79$! ( Mystery Box ) Love it, you should check it out as well, The Mystery Box is found at Crimson Dawn, love it.

[@heathermakesvideos9561]

@Luitenent F1-57 All of crimson dawn's lightsabers come in all colors and fonts. You are guaranteed to receive a color changing lightsaber with at least 6 sound fonts (they arent always the same, they have different sets of fonts)

[@axelsilva707]

I was about to buy 2 light saber worth 2281 from ultra saber and you my friends saved me a lot of money! I was able to get 6 with that amount thank you !! You earn a subscriber!!

[@raiderscoffee2098]

Thank you, you are showing us quality sabers! I was an inch away from buying from UltraSabers until I found you and realized the sinister darkness behind the galaxy.

[@metallicaspiker16]

I’m fairly new to purchasing sabers, and I’m not really a fan of the NeoPixel blades so far, but the company I’ve had experience with so far is Rebel Sabers. The owner, Will, is very friendly when it comes to customer service, the price range considering the ECO Smooth Swing soundboard is literally unbelievable, and the hilts are all made with very high quality materials. I haven’t had a single problem with the dual Akimbo sabers I bought from him, and when the green LED wouldn’t work, he sent me an entire new soundboard free of charge. I’d definitely recommend Rebel Sabers, especially if you’re a beginner to lightsabers like myself. I’ve had my eye on Electrum Sabers for a while now, but I’ll be checking out SaberTrio soon.

[@antiqueashes]

I just knew number one would be Sabertrio, they are so awesome

[@mitchellbarnes8538]

I was gonna spend so much money with ultrasabers a couple of weeks ago and then I was fortunate enough to see your videos. Im so glad i didnt throw my money away. Im new to this hobby and cant wait for my new sabers to arrive from Neosabers!

[@Johnskywalker111]

I just found your channel because I’ve been researching sabertrio I’ve been talking to them they’re great with customer service I’ve been stuck deciding between the vektra and the aeryn and the Skylar

[@LandoSabers]

All three are great options! My personal favorite of Sabertrio’s choices would have to be either the Senza or the Brushed Silver Reaver with silver claws. That looks absolutely unreal to me, and Sabertrio has done that custom silver claw mod for a customer before. Excellent company!

[@Banana-ej5ji]

This was genuinely a really informative guide, I now have a WAAAY better idea and understanding of what to look for if I decide to purchase one of these. I think I'm going to purchase one in the near future now, Tyvm!

[@LandoSabers]

Absolutely! Check out a few of my other videos (The Best Lightsabers for Every Budget (Part 1 & 2) to see some in-depth options for every price range!

[@M2THE49sGamingZone]

Hey I just wanted to comment that I've recently gotten interested in lightsabers (again). I have some of the old Master FX ones and more recently, the Black Series ones. I've always wanted something more realistic and when I saw your video on the neopixel I was blown away. I want to thank you for putting out all these videos about the different companies and their pros/cons. I am DEFINITELY going to be buying from SaberTrio once they reopen next March. Thank you!!

[@justinho3358]

I love how you break down alot of the tech or contrast in lightsaber purchases to PC building; as both are tech's that you can build or pre-buy once you understand it.. I myself built my own PC so this speaks to me very well.. Goodbye Ultrasabers..!! was so close to buying theirs as my first.. good thing I did my research.. =)

[@bababoey1701]

I'm planning on getting my first saber soon, and I'm really happy I stumbled upon your channel!

[@CABax-pq3re]

I was going to buy from Ultra Sabers and it seemed like many of their sabers looked very cool, especially with the customization. I just wanted to make sure I was making the right decision and now I’m a little worried. I don’t want a lightsaber to come in half a year, just one that looks “clean” and can duel. I’ll do a little more research before I choose the company I like.

[@CABax-pq3re]

If you have any suggestions on what company is best for dueling lightsabers, feel free to let me know. I appreciate it so much.

[@noniluke]

@@CABax-pq3re try maz saber, those seem to be able to take a beating

[@damianbierman2235]

could you make a video on rebel sabers. i’ve seen you casually mention them but would like to know more. i just order their new dark apprentice saber and can’t wait for it to come in!!

[@LandoSabers]

Rebel Sabers is essentially the exact same thing as Crimson Dawn, Vire Sabers, or Darkwolf Sabers, except they’re a bit more expensive.

[@damianbierman2235]

@@LandoSabers thank you for answering my comment!!

[@trickshots5402]

Hey, it’s me again from your last video. I changed my profile picture btw. Thanks for making this video! Great content. There’s not many you tube rs who reply to their subscribers. Thanks for the great content. ✌️

[@LandoSabers]

Thank you for supporting the channel! And I wanted to be able to relate personally to my viewers and subscribers, and the best way to do that is to respond and answer their questions! I am a bit upset that many youtubers don’t tend to follow the same train of thought, but I will try my hardest to reply to all relevant comments and support!

[@Gusto-dk3rv]

Very informative. Thank you for your research on these companies. Keep up the great work.

[@Ariamation]

You’ve earned yourself a new subscriber! Very informative video, I think I’m gonna go straight to sabertrio! I’m not planning on collecting but I would like one amazing lightsaber to be my centrepiece so better go for the best!

[@jbrister123]

just wanted to say thank you for this video and the information contained in it. I got my first Sabertrio lightsaber at about this time last year when I was testing out 3 different saber companies...one of which is the shall not be named, the other saberforge. The Sabertrio is by far the best Saber I received. It was just their simple VX saber in the Skylar hilt with a blued weather finish. Gorgeous. Now I just wish they could reopen again so I can order my first Neopixel.

[@blammers]

I'm getting back into sabers after being away for nearly a decade. Thanks for helping me get up to speed on the current options.

[@LandoSabers]

You’re welcome! If you want more options, check out my Part 1 and Part 2 videos on the best lightsabers for every budget range :)

[@Orcscompany4660]

As a cosplayer in Oregon I always see "Saberforge" at conventions (they are based here), and I'm curious if you've heard of them and what your thoughts are on the products and company. Personally I've heard pretty polarizing things regarding the customer service.

[@LandoSabers]

They have a good bit of customization and designs regarding their sabers, however, their customer service has been known to be pretty bad especially this year, they have shipped out broken sabers and refused to repair or refund them, have blocked customers on social media after asking questions about their orders, etc. I’m not sure if that’s a widespread issue as much as Ultrasabers, but I definitely have heard about those things, and I don’t personally recommend them, unless you’ve had good experiences with them in the past.

[@Burzurk1987]

Thank you for this information! I took your advice! I ordered the New Sovereign Elite saber from Vader’s Vault and also the Ultimate Works Savage Order “Brother” staff saber from The Pach Store!!! Your review, as far as I can tell, is spot on. Both of these companies are awesome!! I tried to buy from Sabertrio, but they had zero selection right now.

[@LandoSabers]

Yeah, Sabertrio is not accepting orders until the end of March, due to Covid restrictions where they live. They wanted to finish all the previous orders before accepting new ones, in the case that they have to actually shut down or something.

[@lahoglowerarkansashamopera9773]

Just ordered from ultrasabre prior to seeing your other video. guess I got lucky I recieved my custom graflex within a week. this was my first Sabre and was pleased with what I recieved. although I did think I was receiving an updated sound board technology. I will definitely look into other option for my next sabre. awesome and informative videos keep it up.

[@user-rv1co2gd2p]

I don't own my own saber but your videos are top tier for recommendations. Thank you for all the information you share with us!

[@JayStarfire]

Thanks for this dude. I'm fairly new to sabers and managed to save myself from a bad/shady first purchase thanks to your videos. Keep up the great work and may the Force be with you, too. 🚀

[@james.lovett_]

loving your content dude! very honest and informative. FYI, minute 29:29 gave me MAJOR ANXIETY for your monitor and hilt hahaha

[@Bluepuertorican5]

Bro you just saved me from buying from Artsabers- like they were pricey for Ashoka’s design. Then I saw Electrum Sabers. I dont need a lot of fonts honestly and they have a design inspired by Ahsoka’s lightsaber and I can still give it my own customization. THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! I am subscribed until I become one with the Force!

[@felixserrano2511]

Thank you for this info, now I have to wait until March to get my neopixel LS it will be my first one but well worth the wait. Thank you again and stay safe.

[@Burzurk1987]

What do you think of Evolution Arms light sabers? They have a Hero with Crystal Focus that looks really awesome!!! They are expensive, but what have you heard? I went with your recommendations on The Pach Store and Vader’s Vault!! I hope you feel better, man!!!

[@HorrorAndCoffee]

Sabertrio is a company I want to look into. Thanks for the input!

[@asmrpoke006]

once i heard the obsidian soundboard i went STRAIGHT to youtube to find something better thank you for making this video or else i wouldn’t have heard of neopixel and proffie/cfx

[@ZombieNova6]

I really want a realistic lightsaber that can change colors and sounds. I really want to buy from sabertrio but they rarely ever have anything available and today on their website it says they won’t be selling anything until after Christmas break. What company would you most recommend for a really bright realistic lightsaber that can change colors and sounds besides sabertrio?

[@LandoSabers]

As mentioned in my video, my top 3 are Sabertrio, Vader's Vault, and Korbanth, in that order. Sabertrio is my number one because they have the perfect blend of great pricing, excellent quality, and amazing customer service. Vader's Vault and Korbanth are great options as well, but they are usually more expensive than Sabertrio. Sabertrio's store is currently closed because they are a smaller store than most of the other companies on my list, so they cannot remain open 24/7, 365 like other stores, constantly taking on more and more orders. That would cause huge delays, with people placing an order and not getting it for 4-8 months because the order queue is so large. They used to not have any problem staying open, but because of Darth Koopa's video on them having almost 2 million views, plus coronavirus, plus many recent positive reviews on them including my first video, they have gained so much interest and popularity that the amount of orders coming in are so many that they do not feel comfortable accepting any more right now, because they like being able to build and ship sabers in a timely manner. They reopened for 2 days and sold out very quickly. If you really want to get the best deal on a great saber, I'd say to wait until they reopen and choose a Neopixel from them. If you're impatient and really want one right now, then The Pach Store, Electrum SaberCrafts, Korbanth, Vader's Vault, and Genesis Custom Sabers all have great options at different price points. If you are new to this and aren't very lightsaber tech-savvy, then I'd recommend getting one that has a Crystal Focus 10 (CFX) soundboard installed, as it is the easiest top-tier soundboard to operate. GCS, Vader's Vault, and some Korbanth sabers offer CFX sabers, while the Pach Store offers sabers with either an Asteria 2.5 soundboard or a Proffie soundboard. Both are great boards, but are more difficult to operate than a CFX. Electrum SaberCrafts offers their sabers with the Diatium3 soundboard, which I don't have any experience with, but customers say that it isn't too difficult to operate. Whatever you choose to do, please stay away from Ultrasabers and Saberforge. I posted a long video about Ultrasabers and why you shouldn't give them your money, but Saberforge has been experiencing very similar issues, and they had to evacuate due to the west coast wildfires, and there is no telling if the factory will even be safe or not. DX Sabers is also a huge scammer, so avoid them as well. If you need any more advice, feel free to check out the r/lightsabers subreddit, and ask or look around. They have a helpful buyer's guide (which is linked in this video's description) and a lot of people willing to help out. Hope that answers your question!

[@Expunged16]

I took your recommendation yesterday and I checked out sabertrio, and I definitely see why you would choose them. As soon as I get the money im going to try to order all the sabers I need (which is like 4)

[@LandoSabers]

Which hilts are your favorite? Mine are the Vektra, Reaver, Aeryn, and Skylar. The Vahlken is also gorgeous ;)

[@Expunged16]

I like them all, but if i had to choose for my personal saber it would be 2 skylars put together, one blue and one green. But I'm ordering 4 because me and my friends have been planning to film a star wars fan film and im producing it so yeah. Once I can im ordering the Skylar, the aeryn, and probably the arclyte and reaver

[@LandoSabers]

@@Expunged16 Nice! Make sure you buy a coupler with those, and if I were you, I'd dm Sabertrio and ask them if you will be able to purchase those at re-opening, as they may do a limit per customer. They are very nice people so they will be able to take care of you!

[@Expunged16]

Yeah I will, the sad thing is I don't have the money right now so even if I wanted to purchase as soon as they re opened I cant but yeah ill make sure I contact them about it. It sucks because the company that won't be mentioned on your channel threw a wrench in our plans so we have to wait even longer then planned before we even have all the props ready but the nice thing is we already have casting and costume design finished. So hopefully I can get that 80% of my money (because of there "restock" fee) back and get a head start on saving for those new sabers

[@LandoSabers]

I would actually recommend filing a dispute with PayPal or your bank and getting your money back that way. Ultrasabers will never give you your money back, and they are actually in violation of the Federal Trade Commission’s bylaws by doing that.

[@mattgranberg5639]

Loved the video! And all of these can be used for dueling? I really want to get one with the best sound quality and lighting, but have it be able to duel as well.

[@Rob_Fordd]

I'm working on a theater degree, and I think I basically figured out why lightsabers are so damn cool lol. Star Wars is in the genre of Space Opera, it isn't a literal opera of course, but what are the two coolest things that can happen on a stage? SWORD FIGHTS AND PYROTECHNICS! Lightsabers combine both unlike anything else. As far as I know, there are no plays or operas that utilize imitation lightsabers, and I think that's a damn shame, maybe I should write one (completely disconnected from the star wars universe of course, don't come at me Disney!)

[@ljoner5828]

Waiting to hear back from Sabertrio as they out of stock. Going to be worth the wait. Again thanks for the videos!! who else makes a dual blade set up?

[@jacobh7319]

The only problem I have is that the only hilt and color I want are from Ultrasabers, plus they have the Quick Release Couplers, for a Cal Kestis type build(ish). Does anyone know what companies have something close to the Initiate LE V5 with the color "Bane's Heart"(A pink-ish color)? Edit: Should I go DIY for the Hilts?

[@adriaanj4602]

Thanks for all your info. I am looking into buying my first saber and have been researching a lot of the companies. Sabertrio sadly isnt taking any orders until maybe Christmas time. I came across Bendu Armory and they seem to be interesting. Their blades look nice they have good neopixel blades and say that they are all duel ready. They make carbon fibre and have a interchangeable core. The quality looks good and the sound board is the CFX. Price point seems to be on par with the rest. Do you know anything about them? Are they on point with the ones mentioned in your video? From what I read they might be better then electorcum sabres. Awesome videos by the way. Watching them makes me want a saber even more.

[@LandoSabers]

Thanks! And yes, I have heard of Bendu Armory and I have started to do some research on them. If you can be patient for maybe a week, I’m going to be posting an extremely in-depth analysis of great in-stock saber options for every single budget range. Bendu Armory will be included in that video! I just need some time to film and edit it, as it will be a lot of work, and likely a long video.

[@adriaanj4602]

@@LandoSabers I definitely have some time to be patient. The goal is to buy 2 sabers as I want to be able to dual with friends and spouse, but have to buy them 1 at a time. I look forward to your video. I also subscribed buddy great job on your videos thabks for making them! Thanks for taking the time to respond. I am super pumped to order and receive my first Saber just have to pick a vendor. Bendu looks like you get a good quality blade for around 500US. Like a childhood dream about to be fulfilled haha!

[@nokkcluxtch7060]

Hi I’m a big fan of the channel but I’m much more of a double bladed light saber guy and the only place I’ve seen a half decent looking double bladed light saber is Ultrasaber I don’t want to order from them but I can’t find many places do you have any suggestions?

[@tylerlockett8606]

ONE DAY UR GONNA GET 100k Subscribers I’ll be waiting

[@dougdapug3609]

Hey man, great video again. I was thinking about getting a Skylar saber, but I don’t know what else to add to it. I would like a saber that I can display and sometimes take off and whack my friends with it or spin it around and have it make sounds or something...any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks!

[@LandoSabers]

Sabertrio offers three tiers of sabers: Stunt (light, with no sound), FX (light, with sound), and Neopixel (extremely bright light, fully customizable sound with CFX soundboard). If you order a Skylar with FX or Neopixel, you will have a saber that can play sounds, and look great. In all three tiers, you can remove the blade with the hex key included with the saber. I own a Neopixel Vektra, and it is absolutely unreal. Neopixel sabers do become a bit pricey, but their price is definitely justified by the technology that is utilized. If you have any questions regarding Sabertrio and their possible customizations, you can always dm them on Instagram or Facebook, or email them, and they should get back to you shortly!

[@dougdapug3609]

Lando Sabers Thanks again! I would have gone off your last comment, but I don’t know saber terms well enough, so simplifying really helped me 😁

[@Schlizzle1979]

Great video. Very informative. I noticed Sabertrio store isn't open until November. Do they sell out quick in your experience. I saw a used one on ebay but I'd like to wait for a new one

[@LandoSabers]

They do sell out pretty quick. The last time they reopened, their website crashed, partially due to the amount of internet traffic. Because of that, they reopened a few days later for 24 hours, and took the limit off their order capacity. I don’t know exactly how they’ll handle this reopening, but you might want to follow them on Instagram or Facebook as they post updates every week, and will provide more info on the reopening in the coming weeks!

[@tychomaliepaard1165]

Could u make a video about lgt store, im thinking of buying there and probably a lot of other people as well bc it's realtor cheap and lightsabers are just too expensive to buy elsewhere especially movie replicas

[@scbluesman13]

Great video, and I agree with your top 5 in terms of hitting those 3 main value points, but I kinda need to point something out. So Korbanth primarily acts as a reseller for the hilts they offer, although the board assembly into their chassis they do do themselves. The majority of the screen accurate hilts they get are from 89Sabers which is based (I believe) in China or Hong Kong. And you're correct in that they also do a lot of collaboration with companies like KR Sabers as well. The reason most folks go to Korbanth is that they are based in the US, so it's a lot easier for American & Canadian customers to get sabers from them than from 89sabers. You can order direct from 89sabers, but their customer service isn't very good. You'll even notice that when you order from them and get your box, it will have a sleeve on it with the Korbanth logo, but when you slide it off, you'll see 89sabers on the actual box. Also, not sure if you were aware, but SaberForge - as of June 1st - now offers neopixel as well. It's only available for their Hero Tier sabers, and for some of their crystal sabers, hero tier/neopixel is the only selection you can get. SF is doing something slightly different with their neopixel where they are doing a thread-in blade. And lastly, if you're not familiar with this company I highly encourage you to check out Bendu Armory. They came on the scene in 2018, and specialize in carbon fiber hilt sleeves with swappable internal chassis cores. They build with CFX, and offer neopixel as well as in-hilt LED/RGB. Their price point is $385 for RGB, and $510 for neopixel. They design their sabers with dueling in mind, and are the only saber company I know of that warranties their heavy grade neopixel blades for dueling. Their customer service is very good, and they actively develop new products frequently. They also actively update on their FB site, as well as in the Rebel Armory FB group. MTFBWY!

[@LandoSabers]

I am aware of the dynamic between Korbanth and 89Sabers. I am also painfully aware that the owner of 89Sabers is a scamming POS, which is why I am not even telling my viewers about buying from them directly. The vast majority of my viewers are from the United States/Canada anyway, and I know that they would not be comfortable ordering from China, especially not directly from them. Also, I will never recommend Saberforge on this channel. They may have gotten their act together with the quality of their sabers, but I cannot ignore the major issues plaguing that company, namely their recent awful customer service (I know about the wildfires, I’m talking about before all that), shipping broken and incorrect sabers, and Phil Isherwood, their owner, being a monumental POS. It’s getting to the point where I’m comparing him to Emory Harris of Ultrasabers. I won’t support or give money to someone who calls himself a god, nor will I support a business that blocks its customers from social media after asking about their order from 18 weeks ago. I have just recently heard about Bendu Armory, and I will likely include them in one of my upcoming videos. Thanks for the tip! MTFBWY!

[@scbluesman13]

@@LandoSabers Yes, that is what I've heard about 89Sabers as well. It seems that they mostly do business with other saber companies that purchase in bulk, but if you - as an individual - order from them you are likely to get screwed. I believe Sidious Sabers did a review/commentary about that as well. Re: SaberForge. I appreciate your opinion on them, and you're not wrong at all. I think for SF, they are still a cut above UltraSabers, mainly because they - as a saber company - have made strides to improve both their product and their processes. They are still way behind the curve (the 5 you list are far better, IMO). I only mentioned them because they have only recently released NeoPixel, so I was curious if you had considered them and rejected them. Sounds like the answer is yes =) I would say, keep an eye on SF. Where UltraSabers' trend line is declining, SF's line is ascending. They were far worse 1-2 years ago than they are now, but they still aren't there yet. They really need to get their customer service under control, and also their ASP production & shipping. It's just whack at the moment. And I do agree wholeheartedly about phil. He's a very anti-social guy, who's not really into the hobby. Like Emory, this is mostly business for him. For many of the companies you've mentioned, their owners/managers are also saber enthusiasts and I think that makes a big difference in overall customer relationships. You'll love Bendu =) Take care! Thanks again for the vids. Love them!

[@shayneft]

I'd like to add, many of these companies also sell on Etsy and ebay, often for pretty cheap.

[@zero8802]

Question I have been looking at rebel sabers and they give the same terminology, the blade options just say, rgb or a xeno pixel blade which I don’t see those terms in your video or others really so I’m not sure if it’s something that is good or not. Is a “pixel blade” the same as a neopixel?

[@GunfuciusMMP]

I have Electrum Sabercrafts neo pixel Remnant. I uses CFX, PROFFIE fonts on it all the time. Mainly Kyberphonics; they just seem to work better. Its not without its faults. The fonts work well though I feel as though not every piece of audio is utilized. Not sure why.

[@LandoSabers]

It’s due to the optimization of the soundfonts. When you buy fonts from SaberFont.com, there is a section that specifies fonts that are “smooth-swing optimized for CFX” and similar for Proffie. I believe Kyberphonic’s fonts follow the same format, and un-optimized soundboards are unable to fully utilize every sound and feature.

[@shubashubashubas]

Hey bud, just wanted to say that I love your content. :)

[@drewdog969]

Same

[@drewdog969]

In my top 5 favorites

[@tylerrhodes2263]

What about SaberForge? They are very pricey, but hands down best machine made sabers in my mind. That being said I would agree to the Ranking of this video is fairly accurate.

[@richardbarth918]

I think my ultimate saber is that badaxx. I love curved hilts. Only other company that stocks or makes curved hilts are saberforge. The bane mk 2 looks good but it is saberforge.

[@drewdog969]

My grandparents are going to give me $300 for a sabertreo and I’m saving up money so I cannot wait to get one

[@dominicsansoni1611]

Great video!!! I was wondering if you can change the ignition flash an lockup/clash/blaster colors for CFX?? I’m getting my first Neopixel soon and I’m so excited it’s a build from a saber smith but I’m really trying to get my hands on a Sabertrio how long do you think it will take for them to have there stock full 24/7 I think when they reopen on the 31st they’ll only have 500 hilts that’s gonna go so fast

[@LandoSabers]

I go over the ignition and retraction effects in one of my other videos, and I’ll be doing videos on the lockup and clash and blasters in the future. I really don’t know how long it will take for Sabertrio to be full 24/7, as they are still considered a smaller company, and they ship out about 100-175 sabers a week if they’re really pushing. Because they have to get their PlecterPixel connectors from an entirely different continent, it may take longer for them to ship out their Neopixel sabers if, say 1000 or 2000 people order them at a time. Like they said in their post, they don’t want to bite off more than they can chew (unlike Ultrasabers) and would rather keep the lead times to a minimum. That being said, I really don’t have a guess on when they would be able to be fully open again, as my first video and Darth Koopa’s videos have put a ton of attention on that company and they will likely sell out their stock in less than an hour. There’s really no telling, but if you really want one and aren’t able to get one on August 31st, dm them on Instagram or Facebook and they’ll hook you up. They tend to do that if you’re really serious about getting one :)

[@danielskarsten6194]

I got a question for you and I'm hoping you or anyone else in the comments can help me out. I am looking for a Luke Skywalker ROTJ replica neo pixel light saber. I have no budget so if anyone knows of a place to buy one that would be much appreciated.

[@LandoSabers]

Korbanth currently has their Hero V1 in stock, and those are Neopixel with the Proffie soundboard, which is the best there is. The Pach Store also offers one, but I’m unsure if it’s in stock currently.

[@danielskarsten6194]

@@LandoSabers alright thanks although I've been looking up reviews on the hero v1 and I've heard the words Hero v2 or Hero v3 thrown around is the hero v1 the best of its kind or are there newer versions?

[@LandoSabers]

@@danielskarsten6194 So this link: wannawanga.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/SW_Lightsaber_Guide.pdf explains the naming of Luke's ROTJ saber (starts on page 41). I personally own Korbanth's LS-Stunt v2, which is the one that is worn on Luke's belt for the entirety of the movie, and is shown off in the scene at the Sarlacc Pit in the desert. I posted a video about that saber a couple weeks ago ("I got a New Saber!"). I'll try to explain the naming here in case you don't feel like going check the PDF link. For saber companies, it can get a little tricky in their naming. The official name of the version I own is the "V2", and Korbanth followed suit with their naming. It can get confusing when it comes to the Luke ROTJ saber, as there were actually 4 different styles: Hero, V2, Bladed Stunt (aka Shared Stunt, aka V3), and Short Bladed Stunt. --------------------------------------- The Hero is the most widely known hilt design, with the symmetrical PCB switchplate design on the control box, the red and green light-up arrows, and the two black switches. When you google "Luke lightsaber", that is the version you will see in Images, and that is the version that most toy companies and saber companies flock to. However, that version only appears in the movie for literally a few seconds, when Vader is walking with Luke and says "I see you have constructed a new lightsaber", and then again in a deleted scene where Luke is building his saber. The Hero version is never actually fully shown, as the "I see you have constructed a new lightsaber" Vader/Luke scene only shows one side of the hilt. Vader never turns the hilt over so you can see the arrows and the black switches. As far as I know, there is only ONE Hero version, so the Hero V1, V2, and V3 naming should only mean that the saber company made improvements to the hilt/features, whether it be to improve accuracy, weight distribution, size, whatever, which would warrant them naming the saber Hero V1, Hero V2, Hero V3, so that you can distinguish it from the previous versions of THAT company's saber. I wish they would specify in the product's title "Updated 10/11/2020" or something similar when they make revisions, but they usually don't. It is always worth asking them if you are confused. --------------------------------------- The V2, which I have, is the movie's "belt-hanger", and gets a bit of a close-up shot in the Sarlacc Pit scene. Technically and canonically speaking, it is the most accurate design, as it gets the most screen time. The V2 can also be called the Stunt V2, as it was both: a version 2, due to the Hero version already existing, and a Stunt, because it was used as a physical prop throughout the movie on his belt, and in a few fight scenes. The V2 is meant to be weathered, as that is exactly how it looks in the movie. The weathering style is called Trooper Trent stenciling, and looks gorgeous. The saber honestly does NOT look that good when it isn't weathered (as seen on Korbanth's site for a different version of the V2), as it does not have the same copper accents as the Hero version has on the neck, and is just silver and almost unrecognizable otherwise. The V2 has a clamp card and lever instead of the two black switches and the arrows, which can hide the saber's activation switch and auxiliary switch underneath when it's installed with Proffie/CFX and Neopixel tech in real life. Some people are kinda partial to not being able to easily see the switches on their sabers because it makes it seem like a toy (not me), so this is the perfect alternative. I feel that the V2 is the perfect version of Luke's ROTJ saber, hence why I bought one. --------------------------------------- The Shared Stunt and Short Bladed Stunt are not actually sold by saber companies, mainly because they were just replicas of different props used, and they didn't look good enough to be sold. The Hero version is the most widely known and recognizable, but the V2 (Stunt V2, Korbanth LS-Stunt V2, what comes up when you google "Luke V2") is technically the most accurate, and in my opinion, looks the best. --------------------------------------- There is also a "Creepy Uncle" version, which is a resin-casted version of Luke's saber as seen in the sequels. It's basically an alternative form of the Hero as shown in The Last Jedi. --------------------------------------- All of the sabers that I mention (Hero, V2, Creepy Uncle) are a bit hard to come by right now because of the pandemic and supply/demand issues, but I'd say that Korbanth's Hero V1 Supreme, their LS V3 (which is just a mix between the look of the Hero with the copper neck, and the V2's clamp lever design), and their weathered LS-Stunt V2 are your best bets in terms of hilt quality, Proffie + Neopixel quality, and screen accuracy. There are also options on KR Sabers/Saber Armory's site for replica empty kits, but they are empty and would need to be sent to a third-party installer and would cost more overall to achieve Neopixel, they do not support a crystal chamber if that is something you're interested in, and they are currently sold out. Following Korbanth and KR Sabers/Saber Armory, then you'd see the more budget-oriented options such as The Pach Store, Crimson Dawn, Darkwolf Sabers, etc. These definitely are not perfect replicas, but they are in stock, pre-installed, and a few hundred dollars cheaper than the other options that I've mentioned. I'll leave links below so you can check them all out. Hope this 40-page novel that I just typed helps! Korbanth's LS-Stunt V2 (currently sold out, just search "LS" on their site to see all their Luke sabers): www.korbanth.com/products/ls-stunt-neo-pixel-installed-saber?_pos=5&_sid=2756ecda1&_ss=r Pach Store's Hero V1: www.thepachstore.com/products/uwhero?variant=31981290848367 Crimson Dawn's Destiny (probably the least accurate, but the cheapest): www.korbanth.com/products/ls-stunt-neo-pixel-installed-saber?_pos=5&_sid=2756ecda1&_ss=r Darkwolf Sabers' Luke (literally the same thing as Crimson Dawn): darkwolfsabers.com/shop/ols/products/luke-saber KR Sabers/Saber Armory's V2 (empty, would need to be installed, and is sold out): thesaberarmory.com/collections/diy-empty-hilts/products/kr-x-or-eco-luke-v2-diy-empty-hilt-kit?variant=32288098353188

[@danielskarsten6194]

@@LandoSabers Wow! I can say with absolute certainty that I did not know there were this many versions of Lukes's lightsaber. Although I must say this helped me immensely and I really do appreciate you taking the time to put together this "40-page novel" lol. I think I am going to go with the Pach stores Ultimate Works Luke Hero V1 just because I don't feel like spending more than 500 on a lightsaber, although if money weren't an issue I think I would have gone with Vaders Vault Hero - Generation 2. Again thank you a ton ill be sure to sub for future content.

[@jimothy8720]

talk about your thoughts on imperial workshop! I would love to see your opinion.

[@LandoSabers]

they’re a reseller that have constantly lied to their customers and their own suppliers, even after being warned not to, and are only relevant because of TikTokers. they’re literally nothing special at all and aren’t even close to being worth it as compared to Darkwolf, Vire Sabers, etc.

[@jimothy8720]

@@LandoSabers thanks for the response I have heard some ok things about them, but they have always seemed kind of shady. I didn’t know that they did lie, thanks for the info! Love your vids.

[@davidkeychain3014]

Do you have any advice looking for a curved hilt saber? I don't want to go saberforge but they're one of the only ones I can find with a curved hilt option. I feel like I'm just not looking in the right places maybe?

[@Gerardo11]

What an awesome informative video. Thank you!

[@Jedi_Kensh_WiOak]

Agree with Electrum Sabercraft's Evoflex is an awesome saber.

[@cornyram3610]

I started to look at the pachstore sabers and i saw the WonderForce Tenryu Custom Katana Saber and Im just wondering what "Fully installed" is

[@mattiaswirendal]

*ive been looking forward to this*

[@shayneft]

Can I ask why people don't like Ultrasabers? I know they're a bit expensive and they don't offer the neopixel sabers, but I had zero issues with my saber from them.

[@patrickkelly5048]

I wanted to know your opinion on the saved company called Rebel Sabers. Have you done research into them? So far I’ve received great of the three main things you talked about (price, customer service, (I actually haven’t received the saber yet)). The customer service has been fantastic and responding in less than 5 hours. The shipping is free (in the US) and fast (ordered my saber Dec 23rd and it’s supposed to arrive today (Jan 4th)). They also advertise really good quality in terms of dualing. Have you heard of them and what’s your opinion on them?

[@LandoSabers]

I’ve recommended them in a video or two.

[@ellensloan9984]

I would switch Korbanth and Vaders Vault because Vaders Vault takes 4-6 months to get. Granted their sabers are too quality and are custom order, but the length of time it takes to get a saber from them I switch their placing with Korbanth.

[@LandoSabers]

Considering Korbanth’s current quality of installations, I will definitely not switch them. Too many issues to warrant that.

[@trevoralder1304]

I got the rvj from the pach store but it hasn’t arrived

[@LandoSabers]

Did you order it recently and you're still waiting, or did you order it long ago and they have not communicated with you?

[@trevoralder1304]

I ordered recently they said it would be sent in September

[@LandoSabers]

Compared to other companies, that really isn’t too bad. I had to wait 6 months for my saber because of coronavirus and supply chain issues, but once you get one in your hands, you will forget about the wait time. I promise.

[@Bombarty]

was going to get from ultra sabers. thank you

[@simontemplar1566]

Ciao, do you think is worth to spend for the neopixel model or is enough the tri cree led? is there s really big different? Grazie mille!

[@Eli-xu1hr]

I am thinking about getting a custom acid etched valhkan since it whould be acid etched do you have to call ahead of time before there in stock because i am not sure if they whould need time before to create the design and see if you like it?

[@papapreston2356]

Been sharing your vids to all of my friends who are interested in sabers

[@shaifernandez2394]

I just bought two VV sabers and I feel equally excited and sick (so much money). Would you say sabers by them retain some value of their value over time?

[@giorgostastsoglou7054]

Can you make a video with some lightsaber companies in Europe?

[@LandoSabers]

I will do one in the future, been planning on it for a while!

[@trevoralder1304]

So I have a question where could I get bro pixel blades for a converted Kylo ren lightsaber the small ones

[@LandoSabers]

Neopixel conversions can be found just by googling, but it depends on what the brand of saber it is. I have zero experience with that, so I’m not exactly the person to ask.

[@TonyGBailey]

What is your opinion on Kyberlight, or could you recommend a company for a child that's only going to use it for combat?

[@LandoSabers]

I haven’t personally dealt with Kyberlight (although I know people have had positive experiences with them), but my video on the most inexpensive combat/stunt saber on the market is going live today at 11am CST! Since this saber accepts a 1” blade, you can swap it out with any length that is suitable for a child

[@TonyGBailey]

@@LandoSabers thanks!

[@danny49279]

Great video, do you think I could find a good Luke Skywalker Neopixel for less than 600?

[@danny49279]

I want it to look really similar to the movies, don’t care toooo much about sound though.

[@spynner1223]

I've got 2 from Electrum Sabercrafts...only complaint is the app isn't Android friendly. The sabers themselves are amazing.

[@LandoSabers]

Yeah that’s exactly what I’ve heard. Poor Android owners :/

[@oddball2466]

Me not seeing Crimson Dawn: "TRAITOR!!!" But in all seriousness great video! I love Sabertrio myself and can't wait to get a saber from them one day.

[@LandoSabers]

lol yeah, I wasn’t familiar with Crimson Dawn at the time of filming this video. But nice man, I’m sure you’ll love it!

[@blackchackoo6770]

You know I’m not too familiar with the numbers and all that. But I want a lightsaber from Sabertrio, one that I can just swing around and have all the sounds and good lighting on the blade. Can you help me out and pick the right one cause I’m not too informative on this type of things but I really REALLY want one. I trust your judgement and would like some knowledge from you to buy the right one for me liking. Please and thank you 🙏🏿

[@LandoSabers]

Check my new video on Sabertrio, where literally any question you have about them may be answered.

[@s3rge230]

How can I enter to win a saber from u guys I seen a few videos of u talking about it

[@crodd92]

Best company for extra heavy duty dueling saber?

[@COCKNEYCOOK]

I'm looking to bye 6 saber, for display in a movie room, I want them to be neo, sound not important, but would be cool, want to be able to connect them to an outside power supply, so I can light all 6 sabers at the same time, also just as a note, I would like them to all be replicas, not necessary prefect replicas, but closes as would be nice. would would you suggest please, great and informative vid btw... TIA..

[@LandoSabers]

This is one of those things that I genuinely have no clue about. I’ve seen people ask about external power supplies with sabers before, but I haven’t the slightest clue about any of that. I would check the r/lightsabers subreddit to see if someone there can help you, as people have asked about it in the past.

[@COCKNEYCOOK]

@@LandoSabers The power side of it isn't really a problem, if the saber as a on off switch then just leave in the on position, then I would replace the batteries with an external power, that sides easy, who would be the best company to approach for the sabers

[@fitzer1881]

A very good company is dark wolf custom sabers, bought a neopixel from them and I love it

[@LandoSabers]

Yep, I’ve covered them in a few videos already.

[@connorwick3]

I'll definitely have to check it out! I found out I don't have a micro SD reader on my PC so I'll need to get one.

[@LandoSabers]

Yeah, those aren’t too expensive. I do everything on my MacBook but luckily I had an adapter for USB, HDMI, SD cards, etc.

[@connorwick3]

@@LandoSabers Yeah that makes sense. My surface pro doesn't have one either, but I can just get an adapter for my PC. Just watched the adding font video too and it was super helpful.

[@christiandinero8083]

@@LandoSabers damn laptop companies for getting rid of ports

[@larslaurens6249]

Yo great vid! I saw some sabers on Crimson Dawn for around 250 dollars which have Neopixel, smooth swing and a bunch of diffrent fonts included. Is there a big diffrence between these cheaper sabers compared to the more expensive sabers on sabertrio?

[@thatplumbob73111]

Hey lando sabers I’m a new saber enthusiast I just want to say thank you so much for putting the ultrasabers video out I had no idea they were like that I even went to cancel my order from them and I would really appreciate if you could give a price range on sabertrio I want to buy a lightsaber that fits me you know ?

[@LandoSabers]

There is a full price range in the video :)

[@connorwick3]

My Neo Senza just came today and I’m in love. I wish I would’ve done more research before I got my previous two sabers. They were sadly from Ultrasabers. I have they’re death Revan butcher one which is neat and all but the neo Senza was 100x better. Their customer service is unmatched.

[@raymanblanchard]

Loved the list and I Completely Agree with SaberTrio being the Top of the Saber Makers i received my reaver and Valkinn neo sabers last friday and have been astounded by their quality and technology but most astounding is my agility with my reaver in particular has immediately doubled they are virtually Magical in their design and leap from hand to hand without fail and omg the Cfx sound fonts are diverse and spectacular and speaker is amazing

[@LandoSabers]

Fully agreed. Sabertrio’s quality/price/customer service ratio is elite, and their sabers are incredibly comfortable to wield, as well as insanely advanced!

[@davidjkelly1971]

Super video ! Tnx alot. Looking to buy a Luke Sabre but want the best one. Ill got thru the sites! tnx again liked and subbed

[@johnnyaguilar4296]

I just came here from your other video about why to not buy lightsaber from ultra saber

[@matthewmcdonald7269]

Haven’t gotten a lightsaber before and I was doing some research and came across this video. How good/bad is saberforge? It was one of the first companies I ran across though I’ll likely buy one from one of these stores.

[@LandoSabers]

Saberforge has decent quality sabers with poor installs, and terrible customer service. Very many of the same issues as Ultrasabers, and I do not recommend either.

[@matthewmcdonald7269]

@@LandoSabers ah definitely good to know. Thanks!

[@thalukesta2112]

I bought from Ultrasabers. And i regret it. I got it today not even worth it. They didnt give me everything. And left me 4 buisness cards

[@jake6080]

I know how you feel, I ordered one in febuary and got it yesterday, so so so stupid never ordering from them again

[@chasetaylor2802]

@@jake6080 well ig dont order from ultra sabers.How muhc was ur saber looking to buy one

[@lark4972]

Thank you for the video! All of these companies look great and I am going to do my own research on them. Sadly, at the time I cant get from any of these websites because of the expenses of their hilt. I will admit, I did recently purchase a cheap hilt for slightly over $100 from [the company that shall not be named] only because I don't have the money to get sabers so expensive. I'm not sure if you have done a video already, but it would be great to see a video on sabers that are good quality for a cheaper price like with stunt sabers! I hope in the future I can get one of these more expensive ones they seem so cool and detailed :,)

[@LandoSabers]

Check my video “The Best Lightsabers for Every Budget (Part 1/2)”, I cover cheaper sabers!

[@lark4972]

@@LandoSabers thank you! I'll make sure to check them out 😁

[@joeypickel8761]

It's crazy how much Vader's Vault Neopixel prices increased this year... now they are more expensive than Korbanth