Valley Forged DIY Empty Hilt Kit

⚠️️ PLEASE READ IN FULL BEFORE ORDERING ⚠️ ️ Introducing the Valley Forged. Few heroes of Star Wars followed a path quite like Kyle Katarn. Imperial officer, mercenary, Rebel operative and ultimately Jedi Knight, Katarn was never the conventional Jedi. Armed with a blaster, a lightsaber and an unwavering determination to do what he believed was right, he became one of the New Republic’s most formidable champions. His destiny would become forever intertwined with the legendary Valley of the Jedi. In his pursuit of the Dark Jedi Jerec, Kyle discovered his connection to the Force, confronted the darkness within himself and fought to prevent the immense power of the Valley from falling into the wrong hands. It was a journey that transformed a battle-hardened mercenary into one of the most recognisable Jedi of the New Jedi Order. Our Valley Forged Lightsaber pays tribute to Kyle Katarn and the weapon that became such an iconic part of his story. Rugged, purposeful and unmistakably Katarn, it represents a Jedi forged not through tradition, but through experience, conflict and the choices made between the light and the dark. Expertly CNC-machined from T6061 aluminium, with optional brass & stainless steel emitter accents, and engineered with modern installation standards in mind, the Valley Forged combines authentic aesthetics with practical functionality. Designed for both collectors and DIY builders alike, it delivers a faithful, high-quality replica while offering the versatility and internal space required for a modern lightsaber installation. Key Features: 1" Blade Holder – Compatible with standard 1" NeoPixel and baselit blades 3 x Hidden M3 Blade Retention Screws Spring-Loaded Red Button Plungers Swappable Emitters Accents (Includes Brass and Stainless Steel) Removable Blade Plug WIth Halo Glow Effect Matte Grey Anodise Highlights Matte Black Anodise Main Body with Aluminium Accents Slim and Accurate Design Purpose-built Resonance Chamber for 31mm Speaker Precision Machined - Aerospace Grade Aluminium and Brass ECO Chassis and standalone install kits are available here. Kit overview video can be seen here. JSJ overview video can be seen here. Important Note for DIY Kit Orders: If you purchase the DIY Install Kit, please be aware that electronics are not pre-installed. These kits are designed for members of the DIY lightsaber community and will require soldering and installation skills. Full breakdown of the 'DIY Empty Hilt Only' is below: 1 x Valley Forged DIY Empty Hilt Kit 1 x Set of Brass Emitter Pin Accents 1 x 1.5mm and 2.0mm Allen Key Full breakdown of the 'DIY Empty Hilt + ECO Chassis DIY Install Kit' kit is below: 1 x Valley Forged DIY Empty Hilt Kit 1 x Set of Brass Emitter Pin Accents 1 x 1.5mm and 2.0mm Allen Key 1 x ECO Chassis 1 x Electronics Parts Kit (Proffie v3.9 Sounboard, 15A KeepPower 18650 Removable Battery, ECO NPXL Short Pin PCB, Thin Neck Micro PCB Set, 2pcs Brass Tactile 2.0mm Switch, High Amp Kill Switch and 31mm Bass Speaker) Full breakdown of the 'DIY Empty Hilt + ECO-CC Chassis DIY Install Kit' kit is below: 1 x Valley Forged DIY Empty Hilt Kit 1 x Set of Brass Emitter Pin Accents 1 x 1.5mm and 2.0mm Allen Key 1 x ECO CC (PLA Crystal Chamber) Chassis 1 x Electronics Parts Kit (Proffie v3.9 Sounboard, 15A KeepPower 18650 Removable Battery, ECO NPXL Short Pin PCB, Thin Neck Micro PCB Set, 2pcs Brass Tactile 2.0mm Switch, High Amp Kill Switch, 31mm Bass Speaker and Nano NeoPixel RGB LED) If you choose the ECO Cast option, it will include the same components as the ECO-CC kit, but the crystal chamber will be cast in a brass alloy, rather than 3D printed in PLA - offering a true metal chamber. Full breakdown of the 'DIY Empty Hilt + ECO-MAX Chassis DIY Install Kit' kit is below: 1 x Valley Forged DIY Empty Hilt Kit 1 x Set of Brass Emitter Pin Accents 1 x 1.5mm and 2.0mm Allen Key 1 x ECO MAX (PLA Crystal Chamber) Chassis 1 x Electronics Parts Kit (Proffie v3.9 Sounboard, 15A KeepPower 18650 Removable Battery, ECO NPXL Short Pin PCB, Thin Neck Micro PCB Set, 2pcs Brass Tactile 2.0mm Switch, High Amp Kill Switch, 31mm Bass Speaker, Nano NeoPixel RGB LED, 47RPM Micro Motor + 100ohm Resistor, KR 128x32 OLED, SCW Pixel Ring - Large and 8pcs 2x2mm Neodymium Disc Magnets) If you choose the ECO-MAX Cast option, it will include the same components as the ECO Max kit, but the crystal chamber will be cast in a brass alloy, rather than 3D printed in PLA - offering a true metal chamber. Full breakdown of the 'DIY Empty Hilt + ELITE Chassis DIY Install Kit' kit is below: 1 x Valley Forged DIY Empty Hilt Kit 1 x Set of Brass Emitter Pin Accents 1 x 1.5mm and 2.0mm Allen Key 1 x ELITE (Metal Cast) Chassis 1 x Electronics Parts Kit (Proffie v3.9 Sounboard, 15A KeepPower 18650 Removable Battery, NPXL Short Pin PCB, Thin Neck Micro PCB Set, 2pcs Brass Tactile 4.0mm Switch, High Amp Kill Switch, 31mm Bass Speaker, Nano NeoPixel RGB LED, 47RPM Micro Motor + 100ohm Resistor, KR 128x32 OLED, SCW Pixel Ring - Medium, SCW Pixel Ring - Large, 2pcs 3.5mm 20-Segment 2020 Flexible LED Strip, and 8pcs 2x2mm Neodymium Disc Magnets) Due to the efforts made in the manufacturing processes, international shipping and multiple assembly stages, there may be rare cases where the hilt can have minor blemishes, marks and/or other small imperfections. These are not guaranteed flawless and therefore refunds will only be offered if any customers are unhappy with their purchase. Please see order processing times below: Valley Forged DIY Empty Hilt Kit - 1 to 3 Business Days Valley Forged + ECO Chassis DIY Install Kit - 3 to 5 Business Days Valley Forged + ECO-CC Chassis DIY Install Kit - 3 to 5 Business Days Valley Forged + ECO Cast Chassis DIY Install Kit - 10 to 14 Business Days Valley Forged + ECO-MAX Chassis DIY Install Kit - 3 to 5 Business Days Valley Forged + ECO-MAX Cast Chassis DIY Install Kit - 10 to 14 Business Days Valley Forged + ELITE Chassis DIY Install Kit - 21 to 28 Business Days All orders are shipped via Express services (DHL or FedEx) to all destinations. Delivery typically takes 1 to 5 business days worldwide, and full tracking information is provided. Please also familiarise yourself with our shipping policy before ordering: https://thesaberarmory.com/shipping-policies/ Important Note: These products are made to order. Once your order has been placed and payment has been received, it cannot be cancelled, modified, or refunded. By completing your purchase, you are committing to the order and acknowledging these terms. There are no exceptions to this policy. If you anticipate needing to request a cancellation after ordering, please do not place an order. Only purchase if you are certain you wish to proceed and are comfortable with the commitment.