Luke Skywalker Lightsaber – ROTJ Brushed Metal Edition
The ROTJ hilt in a hand-applied weathered finish — Luke's blade as it looked after the war, not the workshop. Hand-built in our UK workshop with your choice of electronics.
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What’s in the Box
- 1× Luke Skywalker weathered ROTJ hilt
- 1× polycarbonate blade
- USB-C charging cable
- Assembly screws
- Hex key
- Quick-start guide
Full Lightsaber Specs
| Hilt material | 6063 aircraft-grade aluminium |
| Blade | Heavy-duty polycarbonate (2mm-3mm) |
| Blade colour | Green |
| Soundboard | RGB, RGB V2, Xenopixel V5, Xenopixel V6, Proffie V2.2 |
| Battery | 18650 rechargeable Li-ion (USB-C) |
| Warranty | 12-month UK warranty |
RGB vs Xenopixel / Neopixel
RGB (baselit) sabers light the blade from a single LED in the hilt, offering a wide range of colours and solid effects at the best value, and the most impact-resistant build for duelling. Xenopixel and Neopixel sabers use a strip of individually-lit LEDs inside the blade for ultra-bright, uniform illumination and advanced effects. See our electronics guide and buyer’s guide. A full side by side of every board we fit, so you can choose the right saber with confidence. Still unsure? Message the workshop, we'll help you pick.
RGB vs Xenopixel/Neopixel Lightsabers
Function RGB RGB V2 Xenopixel 5 Xenopixel 6 Proffie V2.2 ★ Best value Sound Fonts 16 sets 16 sets 36 sets 36 sets+ 100 sets Bluetooth — ✓ — ✓ (PC Only) App control — ✓ — ✓ ✓ Pixel to RGB — — ✓ ✓ — Motion control ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Duelling level Heavy Heavy Medium / light Medium / light Heavy Smooth swing ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Flash on clash ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Volume control High / low / mute No. of functions 18 18 18 18 21 Ignition LED 12W RGB 12W RGB 50W Pixel 50W Pixel 50W Pixel Infinite colour change ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Twist colour change ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Custom fonts — — ✓ ✓ ✓ Custom functions — — ✓ ✓ ✓ Film Blade scroll effect — — ✓ ✓ ✓ Removable blade ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Removable core ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Connects to PC — — — — ✓ Battery 3000mAh 3600mAh 3200mAh 3600mAh 3600mAh Charging time First charge 6–8 hrs · usual 3–4 hrs Warranty 12 months
The Story of the Luke Skywalker Weathered Lightsaber – ROTJ Edition
A saber that fought across Tatooine and Endor shouldn’t look factory-fresh. Our Weathered ROTJ Edition takes Luke’s Return of the Jedi hilt and applies the wear of its story by hand — scuffed edges, darkened grooves, a finish that reads like the prop after the war. Machined from 6063 aircraft-grade aluminium.
Famous Battles & Moments
The Sail Barge
Above the Pit of Carkoon, Luke ignites the green blade for the first time and dismantles Jabba’s entire retinue — the moment the farm boy is gone and the Jedi Knight stands revealed.
The Throne Room Restraint
Luke’s greatest ROTJ victory is the blow he doesn’t strike — casting this saber aside before the Emperor rather than finish his fallen father. The weathering tells that whole war.
A Knight’s Own Blade
Built by Luke’s own hands after Bespin, this hilt owes its lines to Obi-Wan’s — the student honouring the master while surpassing him.
History of the Saber
Luke constructed this saber himself before Return of the Jedi, modelling it on plans from Obi-Wan’s hut. The weathered edition captures it as carried — through Tatooine’s sand, Endor’s forest and the Death Star’s throne room.
Combat Style
By ROTJ Luke fights in a matured Form V — his father’s power tempered by his own restraint. Aggressive when he must be, and strong enough to stop. The full-size hilt balances exactly as the screen version should.
Why Collectors Want It
Weathering is what makes a replica read as a prop — this edition looks like it has a past, because the finish is applied by hand to say so. It’s the ROTJ hilt for collectors who want the story visible. Machined from 6063 aluminium, duel-ready out of the box.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Learn to Use Your Lightsaber
Every saber we build is more than a display piece. With motion-sensitive smooth-swing, flash-on-clash and multiple blade styles, it's made to be ignited, duelled and enjoyed. New to your saber? Our step-by-step guides walk you through fitting the blade, charging safely and getting the most from every feature.
Instruction Manuals →Customer Reviews
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super lightsaber. cool effects. I recommend
nice item. I recommend
Amazing quality, great packaging and features, absolutely love this saber! highly recommend!
Very good the product. Well resistant and arrived on time.
very nice ✌ and super fast delivery