Lightsaber

a very sophisticated tool

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How Sith Lightsabers Were Made
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Production information
Manufacturer
Self-built[1]
Model
Standard-hilt lightsaber
Double-bladed lightsaber[2]
Double-bladed spinning lightsaber[3]
Dual-phase lightsaber[4]
Cane lightsaber[5]
Crossguard lightsaber[6]
Curved-hilt lightsaber[7]
Lightsaber pistol[8]
Lightsaber pike[9]
Proto-saber[10]
Training lightsaber[11]
Shoto lightsaber[12]
Type
Melee weapon
Creators
Jedi[13]
Cost
20,000[14] to 500,000 credits (Clone Wars)[15]
Physical and technical specifications
Shape
Cylindrical hilt
Size
Typically hand-held
Color(s)
Black (darksaber)[16]
Blue[17]
Green[18]
Purple[19]
Red[17]
White[20][21]
Yellow[22]
Material(s)
Hilt usually metallic
A kyber crystal inside the hilt[23][24]
Usage and history
Purpose
Melee combat
Defense
Affiliation
Jedi Order[23]
Sith[25]
Ordu Aspectu[26]
Galactic Empire[3]
Inquisitorius[3]
Knights of Ren[27]
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This is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. Not as clumsy or random as a blaster. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age.
Obi-Wan Kenobi
The lightsaber, sometimes referred to as a laser sword, is a weapon used by the Jedi, the Sith, and other Force-sensitives. Lightsabers consist of a plasma blade, powered by a kyber crystal, that is emitted from a usually metal hilt and can be shut off at will. It is a weapon that required skill and training, and is greatly enhanced when used in conjunction with the Force. Though also used by the Sith, the lightsaber is synonymous with the Jedi, with some in the galaxy believing only Jedi can use lightsabers.
Lightsabers are generally used for both offense and defense. A lightsaber can cut through virtually anything, from enemies to blast doors. The only ways to block the incoming attack of a lightsaber is with a weapon made with material that conducts energy, such as an electrostaff, Z6 riot control baton, some rare metals or simply another lightsaber. When used defensively, a Force-sensitive can deflect blaster bolts with a lightsaber, and with skill, can even reflect the shots back toward the shooter or some other target. Experienced Jedi can even employ their lightsabers to absorb Force lightning. Most practitioners use one single-bladed lightsaber, though some use double-bladed lightsabers or even multiple lightsabers at once.