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My Black Bastion 1 year 4 months ago #43402

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Hi all,

"Ever danced with the Devil in the pale moonlight?"

I reckon that Bastion would dance pretty nicely on a moonlit night or at any other time!

Yes the best Joker, Jack Nicholson!

My two cents,

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My Black Bastion 1 year 4 months ago #43425

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Serisscweald wrote:
how do you do an all black hilt?

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In the lead post of this topic, owner of this saber stated how and where this finish was obtained. MHMe is this finish anodized, or powder-coated?

Weathered Hilts are (EDIT) black anodised before they get stripped on a lathe that result in the circular brushed pattern you commonly see.
To go Black (totally agreed how awesome the result is. Can't stop thinking about it or referencing it. MHM has made an excellent choice, twice ;) ) SF is essentially 'skipping' that last step leaving the finish completely black. The result is a matte or satin black result.

This can be done in Customs also (credit to MommyHoldMe as this got him an advanced purchase before official release of Bastion) in addition to other advantages that can't be requested through 'normal' order processing.

I had a discussion post exchange with SithLordLim in another Thread recently and he remembered reading it, after searching, found Shadow1275's Disciple Review, finished in all black with a Green LED. Referenced here, GreyJedi73 asks the question with how Shadow1275 got this finish.

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For the record, MHM is right again with Kevin Conroy but IMO for the animated universe. As MusicallyInspired voiced, Michael Keaton hand's-down for the Movie adaptations.
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My Black Bastion 1 year 4 months ago #43439

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I disagree. Why spend the time to anodize and powder coat, then remove the powdercoating. Wastes time and money. Besides I have a powder coated hilt and a standard weathered hilt. Its one or the other not both. Why anodize the hilt then bake on an electrified powdercoat.
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My Black Bastion 1 year 4 months ago #43440

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You are correct. SF's weathered sabers are anodized black then stripped. Powder coating is only done by the customs shop.
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My Black Bastion 1 year 4 months ago #43444

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Jaden Korr wrote:
You are correct. SF's weathered sabers are anodized black then stripped. Powder coating is only done by the customs shop.
Jaden Korr thank you for the backup statement
I am NOT trying to be bossy just want to make sure that the facts are clear.
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My Black Bastion 1 year 4 months ago #43450

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OvrcAHst I check out your post about the other hilt. I found no description of this alleged process in the post. Your coment about an email inquiry is also vaque at best.
Please help me understand what type of work you were investigating to get a reply that stated anodized and powder coated. I feel we might just be beating a dead horse here on someone elses post. PM me if you wish.
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My Black Bastion 1 year 4 months ago #43494

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The main reason why I wanted the Bastion is black, besides the fact that I love all things in black is I am working on making a Nightwing/Jedi crossover cosplay. I wanted Escrima looking lightsabers. Now I have a very good reason to order a second one once SF Customs opens up again. In terms of the finish, I didn't want anything glossy at all. I just wanted a plain standard black finish. Each day I have a hard time NOT picking it up at least once.

Justin, like he always does, delivered.
You give life, You are love.You bring light to the darkness.
You give hope, You restore every heart that is broken.
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My Black Bastion 1 year 4 months ago #43863

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MommyHoldMe wrote:
The main reason why I wanted the Bastion is black, besides the fact that I love all things in black is I am working on making a Nightwing/Jedi crossover cosplay. I wanted Escrima looking lightsabers. Now I have a very good reason to order a second one once SF Customs opens up again. In terms of the finish, I didn't want anything glossy at all. I just wanted a plain standard black finish. Each day I have a hard time NOT picking it up at least once.

Justin, like he always does, delivered.

Check out my comments on the First Look thread. I had a few ideas about making the Bastion into escrima sticks you may like.

https://saberforgeforum.com/forum/bastion/6579-first-look?start=60
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My Black Bastion 1 year 4 months ago #43869

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MommyHoldMe wrote:
The main reason why I wanted the Bastion is black, besides the fact that I love all things in black is I am working on making a Nightwing/Jedi crossover cosplay. I wanted Escrima looking lightsabers. Now I have a very good reason to order a second one once SF Customs opens up again. In terms of the finish, I didn't want anything glossy at all. I just wanted a plain standard black finish. Each day I have a hard time NOT picking it up at least once.

Justin, like he always does, delivered.

How far along are you? I hope you'll share, because that sounds like an awesome cosplay!
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Almost done actually. It's looking solid so far. Will be posting pictures of course when it is finished.
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My Black Bastion 1 year 4 months ago #43894

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How's the balance? Would you recommend a 32-inch blade for the Bastion?
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Balance is wonderful, and I would strongly suggest a 32 inch blade. 37 does make the balance uneven.
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My Black Bastion 1 year 3 months ago #47640

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Is the saber just painted black, or is it anodized? Can the customs team just do one part of a saber black?
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My Black Bastion 1 year 3 months ago #47688

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Never mind I just saw the customs shop was closed :(
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My Black Bastion 1 year 3 months ago #47696

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That is one very nice saber. My brother just ordered one, weathered finish. I can hardly believe how beautiful this saber is with an all black finish! Congratulations my friend, you have one beautiful saber in your possession!
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It's anodized.
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=Ottomatix= wrote:
It's anodized.

I genuinely don't care. It's black, it's black!
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My Black Bastion 1 year 3 months ago #47799

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Darth-Revan wrote:
=Ottomatix= wrote:
It's anodized.

I guenuinely don't care. It's black, it's black!
I was answering Witherpixels query.
GENUINELY
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My Black Bastion 1 year 3 months ago #47820

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Damn that black is toooooooooooooooo sweet
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My Black Bastion 1 year 3 months ago #48041

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looks really nice andonized all black
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