Standard Finish Silver Knight 12Watt+ QC Mint Green
A must-have Hilt that resonates simple elegance with zero fuss emerged from the Saber Wish-List and became an acquired addition into a Collection.
It’s not a Thin Neck or a Crystal Chambered design but a worthy inclusion nonetheless.
My first impression of this Hilt as it was unwrapped from the rectangular box of joy was of little desire as the size (of length and girth) was much bigger than what I was anticipating. No Joke, I uttered the words:
What’s an UltraSabers doing in here?! (
you know because US Hilts take that whole thicker diameter and Maglite looking appearance.) Site images and scaled wield against hand size (through my perception) always projected a slender Hilt about consistent to Apprentice Sabers. This, much like
Sinister Prophecy, I’d be lying if I said the first sighting was received as a favourable one.
But to avoid confusion, it is a Saberforge and not the other as, as far as I know, the other doesn’t make one of similar influence in appearance or referenced name. There is the VV version but more than likely and highly probable, if it was ordered when I entered the Saber scene (Dec2015), with their Lead Times, I’d still be waiting.
Saberforge’s Silver Knight is far more competitive by price as well, so was a no brainer.
Still, with getting used-to its dimensions as a different perspective of accuracy was painted (handling acceptance and not scaled replica), it remains an extraordinary Hilt and quite remarkable. It is amongst the longer of the Elite Hilts (of SFs range and amongst my Collection) and length is consistent enough. Just needed to curb my initial interpretation of expecting something smaller than actually is. It’s not perfect but doesn’t wander far, as with a no-nonsense design, there isn’t anywhere for ‘character flaws’ to hide however without complete dismissal, is accepted as if it were.
Fellow Monarch Owners/appreciators may recognise something familiar here when it comes to the topside blade retention thumbscrew. The brushed silver surface had also been given a (
amateur applied) polished treatment
[customisingsy], not high mirrored in finish with a flawless unblemished surface, but enough to my satisfaction by applied methods to generate some shine and lustre without making it a completely reflective surface. Life and energy has most definitely been breathed into the Hilts appearance that ordinarily appears under appreciated.
What was supplied as stock was a frosted silver covertech that looked out of place against the original brushed silver finish of the Hilts entirety. In order to encourage and further heighten the dual-toned black & silver scheme, a black covertech was subbed-in. The covertech’s retention sockethead screw doubles as a lower shroud anchor also. Similar to the shrouded bodies like
Shadow Hunter &
Avenger but more closely tied to Avenger where the neck2choke is glued and the AV & charge port switches aim at minimising the sideways shifting. Unlike Avenger though, this entire section remains solid2touch and feels solidly assembled.
The black inlaid shallow-grooved body is effectively done in a matte finish. The accent grooves simulate contrast and hand positioning during wield here remains uncompromised.
A small silver greeblie (also frosted) was mounted on the opposite side. The black screw shown currently is the original topside blade retention screw in its new home.
The pierced nipple housing a D-Ring on the Pommel. This is the elected belt-clasp system by factory. What I remain unsure of (and what the reasoning behind it is) are the joint inclusion of types i.e. D-Ring and a Covertech.
Choose one and be done with it I say. Sometimes including both for flexible variety just over-complicates a clean and classic appearance.
Some Specs and Measurements:
Quad Cree 12Watt+ Mint Green| Champion Tier| Sabercore2.0 Crimson Font| Quick Connect LED Module| Silver AV, White-lit| *Silver covertech| *Dual Tone Blade Plug| *lazerforge kill key| *black topside blade retention| *silver greeblie opposite covertech|
Black O-Ring (between choke and emitter).
*=stock inclusion
Hilt Length: 324.48mm (12.7748 inches)
Blade Socket Depth: 45mm (1.7717 inches)
Emitter Diameter: 37.88mm (1.4913 inches)
Choke Diameter: 34.78mm (1.3693 inches)
Choke Length: 24.66mm (0.9709 inches)
Body Diameter: 37.3mm (1.4683 inches)
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Pommel Diameter: 41.10mm (1.6181 inches)
Weight: 472 grams
Balance (from Pommel to POI): 167mm
Balance (from Pommel to POI) 26”: 311mm
Balance (from Pommel to POI) 32”: 343mm
Balance (from Pommel to POI) 37”: 392mm