Dark Ardent™

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The Dark Ardent™, 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. This version is the darker and more shadowy of a traditional saber, with a cloak of smooth flat black powdercoating on most of the surface. Key areas were machined back off to give a chef's kiss of contrast. 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 of the switch area 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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Love this
5
Posted by Justin Cole on 2nd Oct 2016

It's everything I hoped it would be. I now understand why saber forums have people talking about their collections.... I thought one would be a enough but now I want many more of varying styles.

My only concern is not with the product but, rather, with the lead time. Expect for it to take a LONG time to arrive.
Perfection
5
Posted by Strike on 16th Aug 2016

I won't rate based on the look of the saber the design, you can judge for yourself which VV saber is right for you. What I will tell you is that this company cares about it's product and stands by it. What they make for you is what they would make for themselves, that's how much care is put into it. They are truly artists. It's thin, Balanced, well designed, sturdy. built to last. I mean who makes a balanced saber? it's amazing the thought they put into their product. I love the Dark Ardent by the way.
Just beautiful!
5
Posted by Johannes on 28th May 2016

When I looked for a custom saber I was really amazed by the amount of positive reviews that VV sabers got. Now that I own one myself I can say these reviews are not exaggerated. The blade is very bright and evenly lit and the hilt is just beautiful! It's flawlessly crafted, well balanced and feels awesome to wield. I definitely recommend Vader's Vault to everyone who is looking for a top quality saber.
Dark Ardent and the path of dark side
5
Posted by Chris R on 26th May 2016

I've seen pictures of the Dark Ardent online...many pictures in fact. While waiting for my saber to arrive I would often look at pictures of other happy Dark Ardent owners. On the day I finally unboxed my Dark Ardent, my only reaction was to laugh...or maybe it was a giggle because it absolutely blew my expectations away. It looks so clean, so well made that if it actually shot out a real lightsaber blade and started hacking through objects I wouldn't have been all that surprised. It's slim, perfectly weighted and has (in my opinion) the coolest design. Even the way the activation switch feels is nice!

The three sound fonts it came with are all extremely awesome and I think I'm going to keep them for a while. That's also the beauty of this thing. With the RGB upgrade, essentially the sabers sound and blade colour can change to an infinite number of combinations. I can't wait to duel with this bad boy.

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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