YouTube video review: Dark Mantis

[RedMileJedi]

Dark Mantis in Violet Amethyst. Obsidian Lite Sound.

Came with FREE Dark Initiate V2 in Fire Orange, as part of the free initiate giveaway.

Beauty!

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU1velUPbvs" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU1velUPbvs</a>

Here are the details of the order:

- Dark Mantis with Obsidian Lite Sound
- Blade LED Color: Violet Amethyst
- Flash on Clash: Flash Silver
- Obsidian Lite Battery Configuration: Standard Setup
- Blade Length: 36" Standard Size
- Blade Option: UltraEdge Midgrade
 - Mantis Emitter Type: Emitter without Claw Holes & No Claws
- Mantis Pommel Type: Spiked
- Obsidian Lite Sound: Obsidian Lite Soundboard
- Quick Disconnect: Nope
- Switch Type: Silver Non-Illuminated AV Switch
- Blade Tip: Round Tip
- Include Retention Screw Wrench: Sure!
- Include Blade Plug: Yes, Include X Plug
- Include Saber Stand: No Thanks
- Covertec Wheel Side: Right
- Include Covertec Clip: Yes!

[Lord Sidious]

Well done! The Mantis is one of my favorite hilts. Your LED color matches it very nicely. Did you order the claw emitter? It seems to be unavailable or out of stock.

[RedMileJedi]

Well done! The Mantis is one of my favorite hilts. Your LED color matches it very nicely. Did you order the claw emitter? It seems to be unavailable or out of stock.

Thanks man! I absolutely love it! Can't wait to throw it on my belt for the upcoming Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo!

When I ordered, I ordered from the basic sabers with basic sound (Obsidian Lite). When I got to the section where I thought it should ask about the claws, I couldn't pick anything. I figured because I was getting a basic sound/setup. Not big deal. I'm very happy with it.

[Rapine]

Great review RedMileJedi!

The Mantis certainly does look like a beast of a saber.  It's difficult imagining trying to spin that.

I've read a couple posts from members warning of the chevron notches when attempting that... maybe a glove.

Thanks for showing us the rest of your sabers too - especially the Graflex - nice case.

+1

[Hansrad]

Thanks for a great review. The that's a very awesome collection. I like the Mantis without the blades. Looks fantastic.

[Krell]

Loved this review some great sabers

[Darth Blightus]

excellent video my friend

[Darth Ausbr]

Ah the curved saber goodness. Good review. You have basically the same mantis as me.

[Darth Ausbr]

Great review RedMileJedi!

The Mantis certainly does look like a beast of a saber.  It's difficult imagining trying to spin that.

I've read a couple posts from members warning of the chevron notches when attempting that... maybe a glove.

Thanks for showing us the rest of your sabers too - especially the Graflex - nice case.

+1

They are blood-letters but spinning is actually pretty fluid and fun. 

[Master Medwyn]

Wow, that saber is huge!
Even General Grievous needed 3 hands to wield that!
Nice review, great box of sabers!

[RedMileJedi]

Thanks for all the kind words. The kids and I have been having a lot of fun with these.

I'm still waiting to hear back from Customer Rewards for the points I'll be hopefully awarded (emailed them 3 times now). I suppose they're very busy.

My wife pointed out last night: "isn't it kind of ironic that you would get a purple lighsaber this week, and Prince passed away today." Made me kind of sad. 

Off topic: saw Prince, in concert, back in 2011. What a show. What an entertainer!

I've renamed my Dark Mantis to: Dark Prince Mantis.

[Rapine]

Thanks for all the kind words. The kids and I have been having a lot of fun with these.

I'm still waiting to hear back from Customer Rewards for the points I'll be hopefully awarded (emailed them 3 times now). I suppose they're very busy.

My wife pointed out last night: "isn't it kind of ironic that you would get a purple lighsaber this week, and Prince passed away today." Made me kind of sad. 

Off topic: saw Prince, in concert, back in 2011. What a show. What an entertainer!

I've renamed my Dark Mantis to: Dark Prince Mantis.

An excellent tribute.

[Lord Japarco]

Well done....a point for you

[Bulvoy]

Enjoyed the review. Top notch for sure. Kudos for the aluminum hard case I see in the background. Great way to go for transportation

[Samhain138]

I really want to know how this thing handles for spinning in a single hand.  Have you tried it out yet?