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Ontario man accused of assaulting a crossbow-wielding home intruder has charges withdrawn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

Canadians are leaving Canada in record numbers and almost 50% are from one province

Canadian emigration just hit an all-time high. 🛫

Lotto Max winning numbers for Tuesday, June 9 are out and there's a $10 million jackpot

You might be one of the Maxplus winners!

8 government of Canada jobs in Toronto that pay up to $161,000 a year

Some positions don't require a degree.

Milk sold at Costco stores in Canada is being recalled

You can get a refund for the affected product.

This beautiful lakeside town 1 hour from Toronto is one of Canada's best spots to live

It has scenic beaches and harbour views.

Canada's one-time grocery payment went out recently but you might not have received money

Did you check your mailbox? 👀

I'm a Toronto local and this is my ultimate list of the 11 best brunch spots in the city

If I know one thing, it's brunch 🍳

The best (and worst) things about moving to a small town in Ontario from Toronto

There's pros and cons wherever you are.