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The lightsabers Jedi wield in Star Wars are legendary weapons. One blacksmith in Kaohsiung has mastered how to craft lightsabers complete with sound and light effects. Chen Yi-chih is a locksmith by profession, but also works as a street performer and blacksmith, and studied Kendo for 40 years. His superior craftsmanship has drawn many Star Wars fans over the years.

Wearing Japanese samurai armor decked out in colorful lights and wielding a lightsaber, this martial artist is a spectacle in the dark.

This is a Kaohsiung street performer named Chen Yi-chih. Not only is he a well-known Kendo performer, but he’s also a skilled blacksmith. The weapons he wields were made with his own two hands.

Chen Yi-chih
Artist
The electronic components including lithium batteries, the circuit board, and speaker need to be soldered in place inside. When lit up, it looks like a real samurai sword, and it even makes that whooshing sound.

Chen grinds the transparent blade, complete with a light strip inside, and uses aluminum tubing to make the sheath. The sword emits neon light, creating dramatic lighting and even sound effects.

Chen is a locksmith by profession, but also works as a street performer and swordsmith. He’s studied Kendo for 40 years.

Chen Yi-chih
Artist
I studied Kendo myself and reached fifth-dan level. But I found swords that light up to be really interesting, so I started learning how to make them myself a few years ago. Lots of cosplayers come and order the type of sword they want. After the design is complete, we will draw it and make a lifelike, one-to-one replica.

After eight years of refining his craft, Chen’s swords now draw people from all over Taiwan, from Star Wars fans to cosplayers looking to upgrade their looks.

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