Nothing is quite as iconic of the Star Wars franchise as is the lightsaber. A weapon wielded by force-sensitive being of good and evil intent, the lightsaber symbolizes the transcendent nature of the ...

This Guy Made a Real 2,700-Degree 'Lightsaber' P Philip Ellis And now, it exists. Like, lightsabers are actually real, you guys. YouTuber the Hacksmith (aka James Dobson) has been able to create a ...

The lightsaber. For fans of Star Wars, samurai movies and accidentally cutting your own arm off, it has long been “an elegant weapon, for a more civilised age” (your childhood). And with the premiere ...

It’s not just hot — it’s revolutionary. This build takes lightsaber tech to the next level with a 4000° plasma blade that actually retracts. Watch the sparks fly as engineering meets sci-fi in our ...

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Ever since "Star Wars" premiered in 1977, kids and adults alike wanted to get their hands on a lightsaber. The "elegant weapon for a more civilized age" is one of the most famous props in movie ...

Over the last few years, we’ve shown you several of the jaw-dropping creations of engineer and YouTuber the Hacksmith. He’s made a career of bringing the kind of impossible science we’ve seen in ...

What would happen if a lightsaber heated to 4000 degrees came into contact with a human hand? This video explores the terrifying science behind superheated plasma blades and their effects on flesh and ...