diff --git a/src/components/saber-controls.js b/src/components/saber-controls.js
index 852e2b9..efb6519 100644
--- a/src/components/saber-controls.js
+++ b/src/components/saber-controls.js
@@ -127,6 +127,7 @@ AFRAME.registerComponent('saber-controls', {
   endStroke: function () {
     if (!this.swinging || this.strokeDuration < this.data.strokeMinDuration) { return; }
 
+    this.el.emit('strokeend');
     this.swinging = false;
     // Stroke finishes. Reset swinging state.
     this.accumulatedDistance = 0;