KYSabers

KYSabers

UK based saber installer and designer

07/09/2024

Yet more additions to the "made to order" section!

Reminder that this is the cheapest and most efficient way to get a professionally installed, high quality replica saber from myself. These are proving popular, and incredibly convenient for me, so I'm gonna keep them coming.

MTFBWY!

- Kyran

21/08/2024

More made to order hilts added to the site!

These are proving to be pretty popular as a discounted, straightforward way to get a high quality fully functional saber replica with no fuss. Very happy with this setup and hopefully it makes ordering a lot easier in future!

MTFBWY
- Kyran

18/08/2024

Discounting a few bits across the Etsy and the store page - great deals on some of these, don't miss a bargain.

MTFBWY!

16/07/2024

Having technical difficulties on the domain side, if you've sent me any contact in the past 3 weeks please do check your spam/junk email folders for replies.

Thanks!

Photos from KYSabers's post 03/06/2024

Sat down this eve to finish one for my personal collection! A rarity these days 😅 This is the Knight AS2 with a master chassis in brass.

Did a bunch of custom blade work, and made it so that the accent lighting and motor disable themselves once the chassis is in hilt through the use of some clever proffie work and config trickery. Plasma gate has some turbine effects and metal cool down lighting, crystal matches the blade, and the accent blinkies up top have their own unique behaviours too.

Real fun putting this kit together. I'd love to do more master level installs but the reality is, they just aren't cheap. Gorgeous show pieces though, straight into the center of the collection for this guy - just gotta find room on the wall...

Thanks for looking! MTFBWY 🎉

Photos from KYSabers's post 03/06/2024

Another hilt wrapped, this time for Declan. It's a Luke Hero, ECO model. Bunch of , sounds too.

Specs:
Proffieboard 2.2
Goth3Designs ECO chassis
KRSabers ECO HERO control box PCB
x2 NPXL connector set
KRSabers 28mm speaker
High AMP Kill Switch
18650 copper wrapped battery

Pretty basic install on this one, most of the time was spent on the config getting the behaviours just right. Declan was specific about how it needs to behave, and I'm happy to make it happen! Did some new blinky animation setups too, and getting to grips with the blade detect features on Proffie, something I've been meaning to do for a while. Did my usual hilt tweaks - machining down the blade plug, reseating the buttons, and adjusting the chassis for a smooth fit. Simple in theory, but lots of little details on this one that bring it together - hope you like it man!

MTFBWY!

Photos from KYSabers's post 29/05/2024

Absolutely thrilled with this addition to the collection. I've had my eye on a MoM for such a long time, and it really is a work of art. 7chambers has obviously had its issues, but glad things are starting to be ironed out now that Veracity are in charge. Killer piece, just awaiting a crystal chamber now but big plans for this one...

22/05/2024

Now entering the final week of sales. 10% off on both the Etsy and the store, 25% off install fees. After 31/05 we're back at full prices. If you're looking to grab something or book in an install, now's the time!

Thanks for all the support so far!

Photos from KYSabers's post 22/05/2024

Next May 4th purchase came in!

This is an absolutely gorgeous Luger modded into an A180 blaster. This one is going to be gutted and fitted with electronics in (hopefully) a removable sled chassis design. Lots of things to work on with this one, including a paint job that I've been mulling over.

Getting your hands on one of these in the UK is hard, a lot of hoops you have to jump through and make sure everything is above board. Should be easier to get future ones now that I know the process though, these may be available as an install service one day we'll see...

Something a little different to the norm, but equally Star Wars and equally cool as hell.

Photos from KYSabers's post 17/05/2024

***FOR SALE***

Another gorgeous hilt up for grabs here. This is the saber based on Luke Skywalker's hilt from Return of the Jedi, complete with a polished brass chassis. The chassis has multiple light up accents, is fully removable, has an independently wired crystal, and an OLED screen featuring custom animations. The blade plug has also been machined out in the center to allow for some shine through, something that isn't present in the original hilt and I wanted to add.

With a raw parts cost of £700, this is a steal and too good to pass up - hopefully you feel the same!

This hilt did come to me from a previous owner and was using an ECO chassis, so I stripped everything out, cleaned up the hilt, and did a completely fresh install with all new components. There are some minor blemishes on the outside of the hilt as a result, but these have been almost entirely buffed away and you wouldn't notice them if you weren't looking for them. Happy to provide more close up photos on request.

Specs:
Modded Luke HERO ECO hilt kit, with swappable pommel
Crystal Focus X Soundboard
18650 gold wrapped battery
High amp kill switch
LED switch PCB
2x NPXL connector PCBs
KRSabers OLED display
28mm bass speaker
Neopixel accent LED strip and diffusion mesh
Neopixel accent LED
Accent rods

Comes with a pre-installed Kyberphonic Luke Skywalker soundfont - The Return - just the one to keep the cost down. This one comes as is for simplicity's sake, no config changes on my end. However I can also put together a blade for a discount if needed. This hilt takes a 1" neopixel blade, but is not designed to take a recessed blade - a standard 1" neopixel works fine.

More info on the hilt itself here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzpCS_6qMpE

Demo video: TBA

If you have any questions about the saber itself, the processes that went into making it, or are interested in purchasing or seeing more photos - just send me a message!

MTFBWY!

12/05/2024

It's the LAST WEEK for some May 4th bargains.

- 10% off on the Etsy, and even more discounts on the store.
- Empties up for grabs, as well as two installed hilts.
- A total of 25% off install fees for booked in commission slots.

Reach out if any of this takes your fancy

MTFBWY!

06/05/2024

This ready to ship brand new Master QGJ saber from KRSabers, OneReplicas and with a Goth3Designs master chassis now has a demo video! It can also be customised however you like or bundled with a blade as required.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJvfHVbwxPc

Ready and waiting to go, total of £750 as part of the May 4th discount I'm running. Absolute steal.

Available on the Etsy or even cheaper on my site. Finance options also available.
https://kysaberstore.square.site/product/qui-gon-jinn-neopixel-lightsaber-krsabers-master-qgj-goth3designs-master-chassis/53

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1643692514/qui-gon-jinn-neopixel-lightsaber

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06/05/2024

Couple people already booked in, but still plenty of bandwidth to take on more discounted installs as part of the May 4th madness. Reach out if you're looking for an install, and get discounts between now and 18/05.

Cheers all!

Photos from KYSabers's post 04/05/2024

Another nice easy one hot off the bench, and the third of these kits I've done now. Staying busy despite the May 4th madness! This is Adam's "HATI" from , and - rocking a ECO chassis.

Specs:
eco chassis
GHv3 soundboard
High AMP Kill Switch
Shtok v4 NPXL emitter
Brass tactile switches
22mm bass speaker

Once again I found myself futzing with the switches and accent pieces on this longer than I'd care to admit. The plungers have to sit at just the right depth, and the bezels even more so! Overall really happy with the outcome though, feels great in hand. Install went pretty quick other than me being bedridden by some nasty back pain for a while, apologies again for the delay on that front. Loaded up with plenty of fonts for your swinging enjoyment. Hope you love it Adam, really love the size and punch that this one packs!

MTFBWY!

03/05/2024

Quick store update for you all 😁

There is now a new "made to order" section featuring some competitive prices on premium quality hilt installs, ready to go.

Hilt and component sources are only high quality, verified vendors.

https://kysaberstore.square.site/shop/made-to-order/11

Each hilt comes fully installed, configured, and can be bundled with extras like blades and accessories. Doing it this way not only saves you the hassle of sourcing parts, but also saves on postage, simplifies the many options available, and I charge 10% less on install fees for these made to order hilts.

MTFBWY!

- Kyran

02/05/2024

Also have this 89sabers skinny I no longer need! Part of the sales too.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1724883531/89sabers-skinnyflex-hilt-empty

https://kysaberstore.square.site/product/89sabers-skinnyflex-hilt-empty/69

Thanks for the support so far this month guys :)

Photos from KYSabers's post 02/05/2024

New items added to the stores! And yes the May 4th discounts DO apply to these, get em while they're cheap.

KRSabers Spectre five, weathered, installed
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1710504198/weathered-sabine-wren-neopixel

https://kysaberstore.square.site/product/weathered-sabine-wren-neopixel-lightsaber-krsabers-5pectre-five-goth-eco-chassis/67

WARSABERS Starkiller, weathered
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1724685529/warsabers-starkiller-hilt-empty

https://kysaberstore.square.site/product/warsabers-starkiller-hilt-empty/68

Need these shifted to make some room. Reach out if you're interested.

MTFBWY!

02/05/2024

May 4th sale now live on the Etsy and the store, for two weeks.
10% off sitewide, and 25% off installs that are booked in during the sale.

May the fourth be with you all!

https://kysaberstore.square.site/
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KYsaberstore

- Kyran

Photos from KYSabers's post 25/04/2024

Price drop on two I'm selling, more to follow on the store in the coming weeks

An empty Creepy Uncle gen2 hilt, asking £115:
https://kysaberstore.square.site/product/denis-lukyanov-creepy-uncle-gen2-hilt-empty/59

A fully installed and ready to go QGJ with master chassis, proffie, asking £810:
https://kysaberstore.square.site/product/qui-gon-jinn-neopixel-lightsaber-krsabers-master-qgj-goth3designs-master-chassis/53

These are real bargains and looking for a loving home! Both available on the Etsy too if you'd prefer
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KYsaberstore

Thanks all

Photos from KYSabers's post 24/04/2024

The new offering from came in today! Next gen version of the "creepy uncle" hilt from TLJ. Shipped and handled by the master too of course.

The previous iteration of this hilt was my first neopixel install after having done baselit and scratch builds for a while, and marked my first proper leap into replica hilts rather than shoddy remakes. This hilt holds a special place in my heart so I obviously jumped at the opportunity to pick up the next version.

As always with Denis; it's perfectly machined, gorgeous finish, and can't wait to be installed. This is a real show piece and the center of my collection (quite literally).

I of course weathered it to match the screen used prop and couldn't be happier with the outcome. May throw some oil paints and washes on it for a little more colour variation but, for now, she's varnished and is going on the wall in pride of place.

Congrats to all involved, it's a beauty!

MTFBWY

23/04/2024

Discounted install details. Reach out and book a spot if you're looking for a cheaper install this upcoming May Fourth! Reviews, galleries of previous work, and install cost estimates all available. Financing options available, all builds covered by warranty and contracted.

MTFBWY!

Photos from KYSabers's post 15/04/2024

Hey gang! Clearing out my personal collection to make some room for incoming hilts.

Got this Denis Lukyanov "Creepy Uncle" 2nd gen hilt from 2021. Was previously installed and used for cosplays so is a little dinged, but comes as a complete empty hilt kit and is ready to take any install you fancy, or keep it empty as the nicest Luke TLJ saber out there!

Asking £140, not including postage. Considering overseas buyers too but ideally looking for someone here in the UK.

Also available for a little cheaper on the site if you'd prefer:
https://kysaberstore.square.site/product/denis-lukyanov-creepy-uncle-gen2-hilt-empty/59

Happy to make this an installed ver instead if you pay the commission and parts cost, this hilt is a little hard to get hold of these days if you didn't manage to get in on the latest run.

MTFBWY!

Photos from KYSabers's post 08/04/2024

Last one for today, I promise! It's a "Desert Wanderer" for Adam!

Specs:
ECO chassis
Verso soundboard
High AMP Kill Switch
Shtok v3 NPXL emitter
Thin neck setup
Brass tactile switch PCB
28mm speaker

Really nice simple build here, the Verso board is a little unfamiliar to me still but the setup is really easy once you pick it apart and compare with other soundboards out there. I love this hilt a lot, and the weathering from really adds to the aesthetic. Packed with some appropriately themed Kenobi fonts from . Also put together a nice pixel stick blade for you to swing it around with. Hope you love it Adam!

MTFBWY!

Photos from KYSabers's post 08/04/2024

Here's a nice older hilt build, it's a "Dark Lord" for Laura!

Specs:
apprentice level chassis, nylon
Proffieboard 3.9
High AMP Kill Switch
Shtok v4 NPXL emitter
Tactile switches
Neopixel accent strip
28mm bass speaker
Threaded rods and brass accents

Another build where the switch mechanism left a little to be desired, but once it was dialled in properly this hilt feels great. It's super heavy in the hand, and while the chassis can be a little flimsy given it's held in with just a few threaded rods and some retention screws, the overall build is crazy solid. A real pleasure to swing this one around - and of course it's loud as hell. Loaded up with plenty of and soundfonts - hope you like it Laura!

MTFBWY!

Photos from KYSabers's post 08/04/2024

Nice and straightforward build! This is Phill's "HATI" from , and - rocking a ECO-CC chassis.

Specs:
CC chassis
Proffieboard 2.2
High AMP Kill Switch
Shtok v4 NPXL emitter
Brass tactile switches
2x Neopixel accents
22mm bass speaker
Brass rod accents

Switches on this one took some fiddling, but got a really great response from the plungers after some tinkering. This one also came with a really lovely weathering job that Khal over at KR has totally smashed. Definitely one of the smaller hilts I've put together, but a really sturdy addition to anyone's collection. Loaded up with plenty of fonts as well. Hope you love it Phill, it's a beautiful hilt.

MTFBWY!

Photos from KYSabers's post 12/03/2024

Nice and simple one today! This is Naomi's "Heart of Siberia" from Denis Lukyanov, rocking a Tierfon chassis and real quartz crystal.

Specs:
chassis, nylon printed
Proffieboard 3.9
High AMP Kill Switch
Shtok v3 NPXL emitter
LED accent strip
Tactile dome switches
Custom shaped genuine quartz crystal
Neopixel accent
28mm speaker

Not a lot of problems with this build, was a little fiddly in some areas given the amount of space for wires and how the hilt itself comes apart, but nothing crazy. Really love the way this came together - super solid build, very deep blade depth so nice and secure, really nice chassis, and incredibly loud. Hope you're happy with the end result.

MTFBWY!

Photos from KYSabers's post 04/03/2024

A bit of a fiddly one today, some hilt reworking and an install on Chris' Kirak Infil'a saber from !

Specs:
chassis
Proffieboard 3.9
22mm bass speaker
High AMP Kill Switch
Shtok v4 NPXL emitter

So there was some prep work first for this guy - holes drilling, tapping, and some thread cleaning. Once that was out of the way the biggest problem was a massive fat weld bead inside the hilt that prevented the chassis from being used. Getting past that was a challenge but once we got there the install was smooth sailing. Loaded up with a bunch of soundfonts, a few ones in there too. Nice and loud for such a teeny tiny speaker, and feels great to swing around - not that'd I'd advocate much duelling with this one given how temperamental the threads are - that metal is THIN. Bit of a delicate one this, but a really unique design and couldn't be happier with the end result. Hopefully you're as happy with this outcome as I am Chris!

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04/03/2024

Offering discounted installs until April 10th - if you have any work that needs doing, now's the time! 😁

Photos from KYSabers's post 04/03/2024

A personal build! Given I also have a fulltime job alongside this little setup, I rarely find time to do my own installs anymore - but for this one I MADE THE TIME DAMN IT. This is the gorgeous "5PECTRE FIVE" from and

Specs:
ECO chassis
Proffieboard 3.9
KRSabers 28mm bass speaker
High AMP Kill Switch
Shtok v4 NPXL emitter
18650 battery
Bunch of tactile switches in some funky orientations

Not a lot to say about this one other than how nice it was to install. Everything is clockable exactly how you want it, and the hilt comes apart into really manageable pieces. Weathered by yours truly, combination of chemical weathering, sanding, varnishes and oil washes to get it to where I wanted it - grungier than the on-screen prop, but still feeling very Star Wars. Tried some new techniques for this one and really happy with the end result. Super basic ECO install just to get this puppy lit up, and of course loaded with some appropriate fonts.

MTFBWY!

Photos from KYSabers's post 15/02/2024

A complete overhaul of Louis' LGT Starkiller for you, lovingly weathered by too. Needed to give this one a lot of love to get it here but we made it in one piece!

Specs:
Custom chassis
Proffieboard 2.2
Neopixel accent
KRSabers 28mm bass speaker
High AMP Kill Switch
Shtok v3 NPXL emitter
Shtok speaker connector
Custom shaped genuine quartz crystal

This one came to me needing not only some small repairs but a do-over. Stripped wires, shredded buttons, a weird config, a tiny little crackly 22mm speaker, and a loose hanging soundboard covered in several layers of hot glue and epoxy. We decided the best course of action was a components transplant, salvaging what we could and designing a new chassis for the rest, upgrading things along the way. The chassis itself is very bare bones - these hilts are super skinny and not particularly long with that massive crystal chamber, so getting all the things I wanted to fit was a struggle and took some iterating but we got there. Removable 28mm speaker only possible because of the speaker pod in the pommel, and designing that was a first for me but couldn't be happier with the end results. Hopefully you like it too, Louis!

MTFBWY!