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I thought we were friends? - Hacksmith Mini-Saber Gen 2

ShortCircuit@ShortCircuit520.7K viewsJul 13, 20249:47
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Get your overpriced stickers at shortlinus.com Lightsabers are cool, but you can't use them unless your body is swelling with Midi-chlorians... UNTIL NOW. Hacksmith's new mini-saber gen 2 gives you a traditional saber feel, but with fire instead of kyber crystals. Will Linus replace the Gen 1 saber he's been using daily? Will his feelings ever recover after reading the included note? The answer is probably yes for both. Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET A VPN: piavpn.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► PRODUCTS WE USE ON THE SHORTCIRCUIT SET: lmg.gg FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Linus has hurt feels 0:33 Unboxing and design impressions 2:44 Fueling up and checking out the flame colours 3:51 Attempting to make popcorn for dbrand 6:19 Roasting marshmallows 7:08 Cookin' hot dogs 8:29 Execute Order 66 9:03 Overall thoughts 9:38Outro

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The video opens with a playful, meta intro where Linus contemplates the idea of being friends with the Hacksmith team and acknowledges receiving the Gen 2 Mini Saber, while also noting some critique will follow. He explains that the Gen 2 design features an in-house industrial design update, a repositioned ignition mechanism, and a redesigned flame height dial, along with a significantly larger fuel capacity claimed to allow up to 15 minutes of operation. The presenter is candid about expectations, promising a detailed assessment of the build quality, ignition consistency, and potential issues with prior Gen 1 behavior, such as upside down operation. The segment emphasizes the hands on unboxing experience, first impressions of the finish, and a promise to test color changing inserts while judging the overall ergonomics. Overall, the tone blends enthusiasm with a critical eye toward manufacturing quality and practical use, setting up the evaluation arc for demonstrations and experiments to come.

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What are the key improvements of Mini Saber Gen 2 compared to Gen 1?
Gen 2 updates include an in house designed shell, a repositioned ignition mechanism for more reliable operation, a redesigned flame height dial, and a fuel capacity increase that enables longer use times.
Can color changing inserts be used to customize the flame color and how long do they last?
Yes, color changing inserts can change the flame color by inserting crystals into the device, and each insert lasts about 1 to 2 minutes.