A Guy From Kitchener Just Made The World's First Real-Life Lightsaber (VIDEO)

It reaches 2,200 C and slices through steel! 😱
A Guy From Kitchener Just Made The World's First Real-Life Lightsaber (VIDEO)
thehacksmith | Instagram thehacksmith | Instagram
Contributor

The Force is most definitely with this Ontario man who just built the world's first real-life Star Wars lightsaber.

Kitchener resident James Hobson runs a YouTube channel with 10 million subscribers, where he "takes fictional ideas from movies, video games & comics, and make real working prototypes." 

That's where he unveiled the lightsaber.

Editor's Choice: Ontario Is Getting Its First Big Snow Storm Of The Season This Weekend

The weapon has a retractable plasma blade and reaches a blistering temperature of 2,200 C.

If different salts are added to the plasma, the lightsaber can also change colours! 

"That's above the melting point of most metals," Hobson told the CBC.

On Thursday, Hobson uploaded another video testing the lightsaber, in which he attempted to cut through steel, metal siding, and even a stormtrooper!

In order to power the lightsaber, the user must wear a large battery pack on their back.

Hobson has built more than just lightsabers — Hacksmith Studios have previously crafted Iron Man's helmet, Captain America's shield, Batman's grappling hook, and Inspector Gadget's helicopter hat.

Hobson's goal? "To inspire others into STEM fields, and to show that anything is possible with science!"

From Your Site Articles
TorontoLifestyleCanada
  • Abby Neufeld
    Abby Neufeld was a writer at Narcity Canada. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English and Professional Communications at the University of Victoria. Her past work has been published in The Toronto Star, Bitch Media, Canadian Dimension, This Magazine, and more. In 2019, Abby co-founded The New Twenties, an environmentally-focused literary and arts magazine.

Ontario man accused of assaulting a crossbow-wielding home intruder has charges withdrawn

"If a guy breaks into your house and he has a crossbow ready to kill you, it's free game," Premier Doug Ford said.

A burst of snow will bring up to 20 cm to Ontario this week before the cold snap ends

Temperatures will warm up but still be cold enough for "lingering" snow.

Southern Ontario's weather forecast calls for more snow and 'very cold' temps this week

Some places could get up to 25 centimetres.

This Netflix Christmas village less than 1 hour from Toronto has twinkly streets and cozy shops

You can step into a real-life Christmas movie scene.

7 unhinged things East Coast Canadians do that would not fly anywhere else in the country

Toronto could never...

I've been to Canada's biggest cities and would only ever call this one home

Nothing else actually compares.

This Ontario town is like a coastal getaway with white sand beaches and dreamy streets

Save this for your summer getaway ideas!

Here's everything you need to know about what's open and closed in Toronto on Good Friday

Quite a few grocery stores are open to shoppers on the stat holiday. 👀

Canadian banks & public pensions have poured over $35B into ICE contractors

"It's important for Canadians to know that their money ... is being used to invest and attempt to profit from the violence that is happening in the United States right now."

This dreamy island oasis near Ontario has a storybook village and turquoise shores

It has Victorian-era charm and car-free streets.

6 of the most wholesome Canadian moments from the 2026 Juno Awards (VIDEOS)

"I totally believe in the Canadian dream, please believe it too." 🥹

What to know about Avi Lewis, the newly elected NDP leader replacing Jagmeet Singh

... And why some provinces aren't happy with the result.

Ontario's April weather forecast says it'll be cooler than normal with a bit of snow

We're not done with wintry weather just yet!

Drake just called out the Juno Awards and says he was 'snubbed'

His tribute to Nelly Furtado took a turn.