Russian YouTuber Creates World's First Retractable Lightsaber

The Magic of Star Wars is getting closer to reality after a Russian Youtuber created the world's first retractable lightsaber. Alex Burkan's Star Wars-inspired invention produces a 3-foot long plasma blade that burns at more than 5,000 degrees, which is hot enough to cut through steel.

Tuesday, January 25th 2022, 10:10 am

By: LeAnne Taylor, Dave Davis

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The Force is strong with this one.

The Magic of Star Wars is getting closer to reality after a Russian Youtuber created the world's first retractable lightsaber.

Alex Burkan's Star Wars-inspired invention produces a 3-foot long plasma blade that burns at more than 5,000 degrees, which is hot enough to cut through steel.

He said it took hundreds of experiments to get it to match the size and shape of a lightsaber. It is fully self-contained with no external power.

This is just the prototype, so it's still a bit limited.

It can only last for 30-seconds at full power, and the torch isn't as stable as it could be.

And this isn't the only project the Alex Lab creator is working on, he's also working on an Iron Man suit!

LeAnne Taylor

LeAnne Taylor co-hosts the 6 a.m., 7 a.m., and 9 a.m. newscasts of 6 In The Morning on weekdays. With more than 40 years in Oklahoma broadcasting, she has been a trusted voice for viewers. Beyond the news desk, LeAnne is a dedicated advocate for breast cancer awareness.

Dave Davis

Dave Davis joined the News On 6 team in 2010. Dave is a news anchor and co-anchor of 6 In The Morning for News On 6, bringing Oklahomans the latest headlines, financial insights, and local stories every weekday from 5–10 a.m. Dave is a regional Emmy Award winner and Edward R. Murrow Award recipient for his dedication to delivering accurate and engaging news to Oklahomans.