Very little is known about the enigmatic Sith Lord Darth Maul, sinister apprentice of Darth Sidious in Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace.  However, his brief appearance left an incredible mark on the Star Wars universe.  It is evident that his skill with the lightsaber is almost unmatched.  Maul dispatched the Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, and nearly succeeded in slaying Obi-Wan Kenobi as well.  Darth Maul's deadly lightsaber is as unique as his frightening visage.  For the first time in the Star Wars film saga, we are introduced to a double-bladed lightsaber.

There were actually numerous props created for Darth Maul's appearance in the film.  Actor and martial arts master Ray Park utilized several different lightsaber props to accomplish the amazing combat feats seen on-screen.

First, there were several "hero" lightsabers, which were produced for close-ups.  Numerous "stunt" lightsabers were also produced for the dueling scenes.  While the hero props were featured numerous buttons and knobs protruding from the surface, the stunt props were actually produced with a smooth surface.  This was done so that the actor's hands would not get caught while sliding and spinning the prop during the action sequences.  The surface details (knobs, LED's, etc) were simply painted on the lightsaber.

Due to weight constrictions, all of the lightsabers were constructed from resin with a metal core and metal surface detailing.  Some of the background props were also cast in a semi-hard rubber.

The Master Replicas model was created from a direct study of the hero lightsabers at the Lucasfilm Archive.  In order to add value and durability to this unique replica, however, we have produced Maul's lightsaber in machined and die cast metals rather than resin.  We hope that you enjoy it.