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