Xiphias is a custom lightsaber built by Tim in 2009, making it the first MHS-based lightsaber on the team.
The hilt is especially inspired by Anakin’s and Obi-Wan’s lightsabers from the films and shares some similarities with them.
Until 2014 the lightsaber was used in every show and has taken some scratches, dents and repairs over the years. Tim’s lightsaber is no longer used on stage, but all the more for photos at events and workshops.
In our two INTERN films, the lightsaber plays an important role. As the INTERN’s lightsaber, it is even used to open portals in the multiverse before being passed on to Jo as the new INTERN.
Current specifications MK13:
- Hilt from the Modular Hilt System (MHS) by thecustomsabershop.com
- Crystal Focus Saber Core V10 (CFX)
- 3D-printed chassis (Saberproject Shop custom)
- Pixel adapter ECO NPXL V3 Hilt Side PCB Connector
- 18650 3120 mAh Li-ion battery
- 2 W speaker
- 2.1 mm recharge port
- Custom kill key
The Lightsaber in Shows and Events
Here’s a selection of pictures of the lightsaber being used in shows or still coming along to events today
The Lightsaber in Our Films
The lightsaber made its first appearance in Battle on Hoth (2009), before appearing in The Intern Awakens (2015) and Rise of the Last Intern (2021).
The Lightsaber at Filming Locations
Tim has visited several Star Wars filming locations in Tunisia and on Madeira and brought his lightsaber along.
Version galleries
Mark 13: July 2021
- Upgrade to Neopixel LED blade
Livestream of the assembly
Mark 12: March 2020
- Upgrade to Crystal Focus Saber Core X
- Smooth swing at last!
Mark 11: April 2015
- Cleaning
- Upgrade to Crystal Focus Saber Core 7.5
Mark 10: October 2014
- LED replaced, still Tri-Cree
Mark 9: September 2014
- New hole for the blade retention screw
Mark 8: December 2013
- 3D-printed chassis
- Completely new internals
Mark 7: March 2013
- Cleaning
- New Luke ESB style grips
- Upgrade to CF 6
- Wiring for the Saberproject Surround radio system
Mark 6: March to October 2012
- Smaller chassis for better sound
- Various repairs, including a big scratch on the FACTS
Mark 5: March 2012
- First saber to use the Tri-Force Saberproject LED (Tri-Cree)
- BBW for flash on clash
Mark 4 December 2011:
- Flash on clash with Cree MC-E RGBW LED
- 7.4 V Li-ion battery setup
- Plecter Labs sound hack for the Crystal Focus to increase the volume
Mark 3: May 2011
- Cleaning of all parts
- New chassis, still plastic
- Upgrade to CF 5.1
Mark 2: July 2010
- Simple chassis made of plastic pipe and PVC sheet
- Blade retention screw added
- 3.7 V Li-ion battery setup
Mark 1: February 2009
First assembly
- Crystal Focus Saber Core 4.1
- Seoul P4 LED blue
- 4x 1.2 V NiMH batteries
