'Longboi' Run.
This is the page dedicated to all of my Longboi styled hilts.
I did 2 'longboi' styled greatsaber hilts (which are long single bladed hilts!) originally, and had lots of interest.
I was able to get so much detail into them. This included double crystal chambers, ornately etched shrouds, and still left plenty of space for custom chassis and installation.
Following up from this, I began work on a batch of 6 longbois, which all followed the same basic premise.
As always they are 100% scratch made and will include all my signature work and attention to detail.
This is the page dedicated to all of my Longboi styled hilts.
I did 2 'longboi' styled greatsaber hilts (which are long single bladed hilts!) originally, and had lots of interest.
I was able to get so much detail into them. This included double crystal chambers, ornately etched shrouds, and still left plenty of space for custom chassis and installation.
Following up from this, I began work on a batch of 6 longbois, which all followed the same basic premise.
As always they are 100% scratch made and will include all my signature work and attention to detail.
Longboi hilts
Original LongboiA commission for a customer who wanted something very unique, I was able to get really creative with this one.
From emitter to pommel, this beast is 22 inches long, so it's a....4 hander? - 4 custom cut, shaped and etched shrouds. With an old republic theme and logo included on the primary lower shroud, they enhance the worn and ancient look of the hilt. - Unique brass hex greeblie. - Double crystal chamber, featuring a quartz crystal and opalite marble. - The shroud over the chamber allows the chamber to be constantly viewed via the window in it. - Custom switch hats to allow for double momentary switch control. - Suede leather wrap for comfort and grip. - Custom pommel shrouds with flared effect. The pommel also has a D-ring, and open vents, which an internal brass decorative core, which allows for the pommel end to be lit up once installed. - Pommel featuring brass details and decorative cog interior. - The whole hilt is weathering and worn to match and blend, with small details all over to bring it all together. |
Fallen Order 'Cal' LongboiThis is the second Longboi hilt, inspired by fallen order.
This one has a Cal Kestis crossguard theme, and is again entirely scratch built. And it's been a complex one! - Fallen order emitter shrouds. - Double tactile brass switch box. - Real Quartz crystal chamber, with removable magnetic cover. - Small leather wrapped section. - Waist section break with rods for chassis mounting. - Extremely long knurled lower grip! - Vented pommel with stainless steel mesh, brass accents and Kylo red cap. This was a great chance to put my new mill to the test, push my limits and get a bit experimental. |
Longboi Run hilts
Longboi '1' - Run batch
This is the first longboi from the run, now completed and shipped to the customer. I think it's important to emphasise that this is a 100% scratch made hilt. All cut from stock. The emitter, shroud, steel shroud, switch box, crystal chamber and heatsink box, all machined from blank parts. The steel shroud has a real heat stain and the crystal holders are designed so that both if them can accept a 10mm neopixel accent LED. And this hilt as per the name, is LONG. This batch of mine is the most unique so far, as all the hilts are very different in design. They all have the same concept of size, but the shapes and styles of all the components will differ greatly, hence why I'll be finishing them 1 by on, to really focus on the details. Looking forward to the next one! |
Longboi #2 - Etched shroud. - Double quartz crystal chamber with individual mounts, brass rods and spots for accent LEDs on each of them. - Custom machined blade plug with matched slots/grooves. - Switch box to hold 2 x momentary switches. - Spots for 2 acccent led bezels. - Additional etching beneath the secondary shroud window. - Central connector with threaded rods for chassis mounting. - Long leather wrap, Light brown with a thin leather for no overlap, which makes it very comfortable to hold. - Speedy Boi styled pommel with hexagonal shrouding and cog cover, with brass clip. This was a big step for me in practicing shroud fabrication. The amount of shapes, slopes, cuts and details was really good fun and allowed me to make use of my newer equipment. |
The Third Longboi is now completed, 'Sword of Mortis'.
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Longboi #4
The fourth longboi is now completed. - 7/8 inch blade holder. - Steel treated/heat stained shroud. - Brass switch box with dual tactile switches. - Quartz and Opal crystal chamber. - Etched ring with Jedi Logo. - Central connector with chassis mounting rods. - Machined grip details. - Brass insert pommel with low profile sound vents. |