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Flowsaber is the world's first Stunt Saber for high-performance martial arts, spinning and cosplay. Not simply another prop, toy or souvenir - It's a real balanced sword.

Flowsaber's perfect balance combined with our thin 1-inch diameter grip makes it easy to spin, spar and perform moves you never imagined possible with a saber.

SPINNING DOUBLES

Two sabers can be used for more advanced flow and performance arts.

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Each Flowsaber is custom fabricated in Southern California from 6061 aircraft grade aluminum using the most advanced CNC technology available in the world.

SPARRING VS. FLOW BLADE

Flowsaber comes with two interchangeable blades:

Flow blade: Lightweight, highly maneuverable, speed

Sparring blade: Durable, powerful striking, longer reach

Flowsaber is available in 3 different sizes based on your height. Choosing the correct size will allow you to experience the perfect length and balance for combative martial arts.



Upon campaign completion you will receive an email where you will chose your size and LED color option.

Flowsaber's unique design incorporates elements from European longsword and Japanese katana, two of the most revered weapons in history.

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Durable (Full contact sparring)

High performance weight, balance & maneuverability

Ideal grip length, diameter and pommel

CAUTION

Flowsaber is a tool that should be used with CAUTION at all times. Protective gear is not only STRONGLY encouraged but REQUIRED when sparring. For a comprehensive list of sparring gear please visit FLOWSABER.COM

FLOW - learn the basic and advanced moves of Flow Arts with a saber.

SPARRING - Learn combative longsword techniques from Historical European Martial Arts (derived from Fiore de'i Liberi, 14th century Italy).

FLOW TUTORIAL : ROTOR

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Conner McCarthy, Founder and Lead Designer of Flowsaber is a lifelong student of martial arts and European Longsword from Fiore de'i Liberi (an historical lineage of 14th century martial arts) and a fan of all things Jedi.

"I grew up playing video games, practicing martial arts and dreaming of a day when I could get my hands on a real light saber - and I know I'm not the only one. Everyday I meet people who want to live with the level of passion, creativity and excitement experienced in MMORPG or at ComiCon - we are a generation of heroes, artists, and contributors and we need new ways to express and inspire ourselves so that we can shape the world into something that makes more sense to us. For me that translated into wanting to make the first saber in the world that can be used for authentic martial arts, sparring or even self-defense. Sparring with a Flowsaber or spinning with my friends, gives me the same rush I felt as a kid playing video games, except now I am walking through my life feeling like that character. I hope this is the beginning of a whole new evolution of cosplay where people can learn real skills (like swordplay) that transform and inspire their lives."

- Conner McCarthy

Q: Can Flowsaber cut things in-half?

A: You'd be surprised how often we get this question. Although Flowsaber is designed for martial arts, it's high-tensile strength polycarbonate blade cannot cut through solid objects.

Q: Can I spar with Flowsaber?

A: Yes! We hope you will. It is extremely durable and designed for authentic swordplay, as well as battles in your living room!

Q: How does Flowsaber light up?

A: It's a secret. We can't tell you. (It's thousands of tiny fireflies working in carefully choreographed unison - assisted by a powerful interchangeable cree LED module).

Q: Why does Flowsaber look so different from other lightsabers?

A: Because who wants to look like everybody else? We spent years thinking about Flowsaber and designing it from the ground up. We discovered that a thin-diameter grip and weighted pommel was far more usable, comfortable and elegant for practicing martial arts.

Q: Does Flowsaber have sound?

A: You are welcome to go "Zhooooom" every time you turn it on but no, it does not contain a sound-emitting device. In order to create the most durable, reliable and cost effective design, we chose to exclude unnecessarily fragile components like a speaker or soundboard.

Q: Does Flowsaber come in different colors?

A: Of course! We designed Flowsaber with a unique "plug and play" circuit allowing you to easily change LED color modules.

Q: How long does the battery last?

A: Flowsaber batteries provide up to 3 hours of spin time on a single charge.

Q: Is Flowsaber for kids or adults?

A: It's for everybody. (Don't grow up - it's a disappointing paradigm).

Q: How can I learn how to spin Flowsaber?

A: Although there is no right or wrong way to use Flowsaber; free online tutorials from professional martial artists and spinners will be available upon campaign completion at FLOWSABER.COM

Q: What can I do with Flowsaber?

A: Use Flowsaber to dress up and look bad ass, for authentic martial art swordplay, or to get off the couch and have some fun. Using Flowsaber is seriously fun and addictive.