It is an elegant weapon, for a more civilized age... and it is also cool AF. A group of weaponsmiths have built the world's first fully-functional retractable 4000° plasma blade — in other words, a ...

The engineers behind the YouTube channel “The Hacksmith” have crafted a real-world “Star Wars”-style lightsaber that burns hot enough to cut through steel. Team lead James Hobson says it’s the ...

Popular YouTube content creator, The Hacksmith, successfully creates a retractable, real-life replica of the famous Jedi weapon Lightsaber, using plasma that heats up to 4,000°F. The Plasma Lightsaber ...

We’re not just building a lightsaber — we’re forging a 2500-degree plasma blade that slices, scorches, and stuns. From ...

Jack has a degree in Medical Genetics from the University of Leicester.View full profile Jack has a degree in Medical Genetics from the University of Leicester. Being stuck at home during the pandemic ...

Hacksmith Industries is working on a real lightsaber. (Screenshot via YouTube) Is there any weapon more sophisticated and sought after than a lightsaber? It’s cool, compact, customizable and colorful.

Humanity is another step closer to a fantasy-accurate lightsaber thanks to Hackaday alumnus [James Hobson] at Hacksmith. Their proto-saber cuts through (cosplay) stormtrooper armor, (foam) walls, and ...

Dec. 4 (UPI) --A Canadian YouTuber earned a Guinness World Record by taking his engineering skills to a galaxy far, far away, and building the world's first retractable proto-lightsaber. James Hobson ...

Movie magic has been brought to life with the world’s first retractable lightsaber. YouTuber Alex Burkan, from Russia, was recently recognized by Guinness World Records as the creator of the world’s ...