Introduction: Knowing your saber

Hilt 

Often made from metal

Blade 

Made from Poly-carbonate

Blade Tip

Fastened securely

If the blade is divided into 3 equal parts:

Last Third

The 1/3 furthest from the blades hilt just before the tip

Middle Third

The 1/3 is the section between the first and the last

Closest Third

The section in contact with the hilt and is nearest the hands.

Balance Point

Is the point on which the entire saber will balance horizontally

on your hand and is roughly equal to 1/3 the length of the entire saber

Emitter

Mouth of the saber or where the blade meets the hilt

LED

The light that illuminates the blade, often housed in the hilt just below the emitter

Retention Screw

These can be found near the emitter of the hilt and must be tight and secure

Neck

The section just below the emitter and retention screws also called a choke point.

Activation switch

The button the ignites the saber

Pommel

The base of the hilt opposite of the emitter always make sure it is secure.

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