Ardent Elite

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The Ardent Elite™, a fresh take and Vader's Vault spin on traditional design themes. Our first true "Thin Neck" Combat Class saber, we took extra care that while giving the look, balance and feel of the thin neck, we didn't sacrifice the duel worthy durability of the Combat Class. Meant for the active saberist, this saber is balanced and comfortable, melding with the wielder's hands like it was meant for them since birth. Offered with your choice of emitter crown and neck accent colors, as well as black powdercoated accents on the body sections and pommel. The emitter is packed with detail, from the elegant rounded rings at the crown, to the 4 sets of light emitting 'gill slits' in the center. The engraved detail around the switch area offers an asymmetrical catch for the eye. Just enough to give the area some contrast. The other side offers the chance to add extra flair with an optional SMD LED bargraph or OLED screen, and different frame metals as well. The middle v-grooved grip provides a non-slip surface in a traditional fashion. The rear, vertically milled 'booster' section offers an off-set look to the v-grooved grip. The pommel stands out as a very familiar power cell design with raised cubes, but in a non obtrusive, unique placement, complete with wide sound vents for great volume and resonance control. This entire saber screams elegance, and power. Get yours today!

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Awesome piece of art!!
5
Posted by Alberto Santos on 10th Mar 2017

This is my first Saber from VV and I have no words to describe how perfect it is. The quality hilt is so nice,relic weathering with the distressed leather wrap looks awesome.RGB is highly recommended,color changing is too much fun,the speaker is very loud, and very clear. it is also well balanced. The thin neck on this saber is very solid, and well suited for dueling.

I'm so happy with comunication and service I received with VV.
Really good work Vader's Vault,I would buy again for sure
Simply the Best
5
Posted by Dale on 2nd Mar 2017

The Ardent Elite is one of the best made top quality sabers you can own. The craftsmanship is truly second to none. After a six months waiting it was truly worth the wait.
This Ardent is the second VV Saber I have purchased and 46th Saber I own now in my collection, so I really do know what I'm talking about, I own sabers from the top three manufacturers and Vader's Vault stands above all.
Alan and Deanna are truly the Best, you just can't go wrong with Vader's Vault.
Worth Waiting For
5
Posted by Unknown on 6th Feb 2017

Not going to lie, it took a LONG time for this to arrive (ordered May 3rd, 2016) but I really am satisfied. It feels wonderful to hold, the sound rumbles beautifully, and it's truly BRIGHT.

The folks here at VV accommodated my every request, and I couldn't be happier.
A beautiful display of functional art
5
Posted by Chris on 17th Jan 2017

I’m incredibly happy with my Ardent Elite. The design is unique while still giving a nod to the sabers in the films. The Suncrusher with the RGB option looks fantastic and allows you to easily change between colors. The sound is amazing. I was surprised with the deep sounds coming from the tiny speaker. The milling and construction of the hilt is exceptional. The pieces fit together snugly and seamlessly. The lines from milling are cleaned up just enough to remove sharp edges, but maintain a crisp appearance. The standard blade is much brighter than other companies. The non-glued film inside is a great simple solution to let the blade flex without causing crinkles in the film. With the blade on the hilt it feels very well balanced. After a couple hours of full contact sparring with it I was impressed with the strength. The hilt was completely solid. The blade showed only minor impact blemishes that were invisible only a few feet away. From the time I ordered it to the time I received it took a couple days shy of six months. It is a little pricier than others and there is a long wait. But you get what you pay for and perfection (and demand for it) takes time.

Returns Policy

We do not offer returns on our products as they are handcrafted to order and made specifically for each customer. Should there be an issue with the products function and it is covered under our warranty , we will be glad to service or replace the product at our discretion. In the event that we accidentally ship you the wrong item, of course we will take care of getting you the item you ordered and take care of all shipping charges incurred in making it right.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Shipping Insurance

All Vader's Vault products valued at $100 or greater will be automatically insured. This means that all 'Sabers' sold here will be insured automatically. Trust us, if you ever need it, you'll be glad you had it, and so will we. The last thing we want to do is eat something because the shipping carrier lost or damaged it, and we're pretty sure you, as the customer, don't want to be out any money.

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