#saberforge

Periodically I rewrap the stock of my lightsaber. I get a solid year or more per wrap.

The leather adds comfort to the grip, and helps absorb sweat while dueling. The leather comes from scraps from leathersmiths. One can find these at crafts fairs, farmers’ markets, and etsy.

I stitch the leather, rather than the easier idea of using an adhesive. That way, when it comes time to replace it, I can easily remove it without damaging the saber.

My pre-bled Solaris saber next to the Dark Graflex

“A lightsaber - any weapon - only achieves worth in how it is wielded - in the effort, the struggle, of one who holds it. Such a weapon does not make a Jedi or a Sith. And at times, it makes them much, much less than they are.” -  Kreia, Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2