Thrand, Eldgrimr and Marquez devise a test to see if the new Cross-guard Lightsaber from the New Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens Official Teaser Trailer by J.J. Abrams is dangerous to the wielder or the opponent. They test the quillons or cross-guard out by covering it in thick paint and use it to see if it cuts the user or can be used as a weapon! They give credit to von Puch TV for giving them the idea as well. Be sure go by and check out von Puch's video channel and subscribe as well. So set back grab an Ale or Mead wile Thrand. Eldgrmr and Marquez test out the new cross-guarded Lightsaber to see how dangerous it really is and if it is to the wielder or the opponent!
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Glenn Dufresne says
My main argument is that any block (against another lightsaber) which slid down the saber to the crossguard would cut right through the guard and through the users hand. It may have some utility as an added attack option but as a crossguard it's useless.
Grace Wentzel says
I can't wait for the next movie!
Smitticus Matticus says
Of course its dangerous! So is a regular
lightsaber! Its only feasible that a dark
jedi would have a gnarlier more dangerous
weapon
Jack Birkin says
Sounds serious
Glenn Dufresne says
<3 debating real fight mechanics with imaginary weapons.
+Smitticus Matticus has the best response I've heard so far!
edward waltner says
better to go with a photon gun………
Zach Wade says
thats dumb
Brooks Ferguson says
it's great because often times the CG isn't even finished when movie trailers are released. it's quite likely this lightsaber will appear differently in the theatrical release
Andrew Shaver says
1. That's kinda cool.
2. The idea of a crossbar is good, but the emitters should come directly out of the sides and there should be a smaller bar under the other one.
3. You have gross hair, dude.
B Chasteen says
+Glenn Dufresne Agreed!
Smitticus Matticus says
Jedi have to train for years just to hansle a lightsaber. They just dont hand em out like laser pistols. Its freaking dangerous and takes special skills!
Smitticus Matticus says
I don't know why people think its supposed to be just like a sword. It doesn't have weight like a sword its a special skill that you need to master the force to use
Jason Honingford says
Did we ever figure out what the light is and how it just stops 4 feet out?
Brandon Jackson says
+Jason Honingford Force field (or some similar)
Brandon Jackson says
+Glenn Dufresne No the European design (with quillons) is better. The hilt is (probably) specially treated so a lightsaber couldn't cut through it.
Christian Baker says
+Glenn Dufresne lightsabers can't sunder other lightsabers i.e. the energy. Therefore if sundered it would have to be below the guard and at the grip. The only lightsaber sundered canonically darth maul, and Obi-Wan, when obi-wan strikes the grip splitting the staff into one useable weapon.
Christian Baker says
Really it is not hard to understand or fathom if you know lightsaber building 101
Christian Baker says
Also if you know star wars i.e. new hope when Obi-Wan explains to luke what a lightsaber is even if you dont know the mechanics you should at least know that to comment
kevin kirby says
+Glenn Dufresne
Yes but in the Lore there are materials that lightsabers cannot cut through. Plus its more likely he is using it for the novelty or intimidation factor, or as a special maneuver he uses. Always hard to win any argument about imaginary things, just keep making stuff up. Real world doesn't always apply.
chris benson says
It's an exhaust for an overpowered light saber.
Coby Bradley says
Kinda of dangerous
Irving Drommond says
Pfff, I'll take a cortosis weave cross guard any day.
Everybody is talking about the opponent, but what about the wielders options? I would argue those cross guards may seriously impair his technique. But hey, it's a movie……..
Dartik24 plays minecraft says
Naaah
Dartik24 plays minecraft says
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Nathan Mckee says
+Dartik24 plays minecraft no they arent
Jordan Garcia says
I'm sorry, but you look so stupid when you were swinging the sword. It was hilarious.
Antony Goclon says
well the lightsaber color depends on the crystal used as a emitter…
Erin Schierling says
it is a fucking movie who cares wow lol
Jordan Garcia says
IK
Justin Robinson says
How does the empire come back in this movie?
Jordan Garcia says
I dunno
ThegnThrand says
+Justin Robinson Think they still exist but more on even level with the Rebels or Republic.
Dartik24 plays minecraft says
Nathan yeah they are bitch
Nathan Mckee says
+Dartik24 plays minecraft Your statement doesn't even make sense.
ThegnThrand says
+Nathan Mckee I know was like what? How do I reply to this 😛
Erin Schierling says
None of it does they are not real neither is the movie. Everyone realizes this right
Dartik24 plays minecraft says
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Dartik24 plays minecraft says
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Nathan Mckee says
+Dartik24 plays minecraft nope
Caleb Pearson says
+Erin Schierling Is it difficult for you to read? This movie is happening, and the trailer is real.
Nick Hunter says
The thing people are missing with all this crossguard debate (i.e. vs swords) is that light sabres have no weight, unlike a massive steel sword piling down on you so the pressure in defence wouldn't force it into your hand. Just my opinion mind, and I own a few swords
Scott Cook says
Crossguard: Random SciFi junk. This film is going to be really stupid, I think.
Soalat Shayaa says
I still think the laser is thinner than the lightsaber hilt..which is indeed awkward O_o
Anthony Ababon says
Watch the colbert report regarding this is genius. The metal is to protect the wielder however the beam actually refracted into three prongs through the crystal itself. Based on his theory. Not a bad explanation.
ferry arizona says
hahah super heroo distrik
Adey Pexman-Cock says
Don't know if you know this. (spoiler), but light sabres don't really exist.
ThegnThrand says
+Adey Pexman-Cock Well they are working on the tech http://www.foxnews.com/science/2013/09/29/mit-harvard-scientists-accidentally-create-real-life-lightsaber/
Justin Estep says
what would happen if u drop it will it go through te planet
Glenn Dufresne says
The blade has no mass so it would fall hilt first
Seth Muscarella says
+Glenn Dufresne if the blade has no mass, then it won't affect the hilt at all when dropping. It could drop and spin any way depending on how it was released.
Glenn Dufresne says
The blade has no mass, but still has some resistance to passing through materials.
Smitticus Matticus says
I love how everyone thinks they are experts on something they saw a three second clip of
Smitticus Matticus says
Without any context of the rest of the film at all. Such haters
Smitticus Matticus says
If you decide its gonna be lame before the movie thats gonna be the attitude you tale into the movie you might as well just skip it.
Glenn Dufresne says
No hatin, just playin.
edward waltner says
a hans solo choice…….
Smitticus Matticus says
Well discussions one thing it just seems a lot of people like to jump to negative conclusions based on a three second clip. Not really very good critical thinking a lot of it
Smitticus Matticus says
I guess social media is the home of people wanting to whine cause they had a bad night
Scott Cook says
If they let one damn dumb thing in, I question the rest of the film.
Smitticus Matticus says
But how do you know if its dumb till you see the whole film? Just because on thing in the preview that doesn't make a bunch of sense yet.
Smitticus Matticus says
People just wanna jump up and say the movie sucks and they haven't even seen five minutes yet
Smitticus Matticus says
Ive never seen a movie that had nothing dumb in it either
Eric Mei says
AWWWW I want to see some killing!
Lewis Wallace says
i kinda agree you would slice your hand off before u attack
DJX NYTEMAYRE IXM says
That's why there would be a V half pipe cover. Like techie. Of course super heat resistant material
Dar Dup says
NERDS !
ThegnThrand says
+Dar Dup LOL
DJX NYTEMAYRE IXM says
Lol
DJX NYTEMAYRE IXM says
Or have high tech gloves so your ass doesn't get skywalkered.. Or I guess he got the han job a the hut
Smitticus Matticus says
Of maybe the saber itself is just made from lightsaber proof material and would the sword hand guard would work just fine. I mean thats what i would do if i built it. Theres no evidence of a design flaw
clic clac pow says
Nice video Uncle Rico
ThegnThrand says
+clic clac pow LOL Uncle Rico have you seen the viewer reply?
Star Wars: Episode VII Lightsaber Crossguard Tested – Is It Dangerous? Viewer Reply!
http://youtu.be/wheoetJXv3U
Mike Modafferi says
+Dave Eilbacher lol
edward waltner says
never take a saber to a blaster fight…….
Lewis Wallace says
agreed
West Kagle says
+Glenn Dufresne
Agreed. Unless the cross guards can somehow be directly fused to the main blade.
ThegnThrand says
+West Kagle They may be a T shape and split from main beam? The shrouds or emitters can be made from lightsaber resistant materials as well like Phrik, Maladolarian Iron, Ultra Chrome, Cortosis ,Cortosis weave ect the list goes on just Google lightsaber resistant materials the list goes on.
West Kagle says
+Justin Robinson
I know the movie doesn't take into account the books written about events that take place after 'Jedi', but in the books, the Empire hasn't been completely obliterated. What's left after the Battle of Endor, is called the Imperial Remnant, and is controlled mostly by the Moffs.
ThegnThrand says
+West Kagle Very true but they have had some resistant materials or seem to appear in the actual movies.
West Kagle says
+ThegnThrand
Yes. In the books, the metal that makes up Boba Fett's armor is suppose to be light saber resistant. I think it's called Beskar (Mandalorian iron).
ThegnThrand says
+West Kagle Yes that is correct
Smitticus Matticus says
Yes just because the Emperor was defeated and the death star ii destroyed with Darth vader and his ship doesn't mean the vast empire just disappears. There is always a new ruler to take over those who are waiting to blindly follow another.(
ThegnThrand says
+Smitticus Matticus
Very true in some story line the Emperor had clones made.