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If we asked Darth Vader about his suit, he would probably say it was “most impressive.” Indeed, Vader’s suit is highly protective and intimidating. In A New Hope, Vader’s entrance is enhanced by his thick armor. Vader’s suit is strong, but we may wonder just how protective his suit is. Is Darth Vader’s suit fireproof? …

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In Star Wars, only characters who are Force-sensitive have the power to obtain a kyber crystal that will enable them to build a lightsaber. But there are also some who aren’t Force-sensitives who have wielded the weapon, with General Grievous serving as one of the most popular examples.  Characters with a grudge against the Jedi, …

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When you think of Darth Vader, you most likely conjure up an image of his menacing presence along with his famous red lightsaber in his hand.  He always seemed poised and ready for battle. Yet, Vader is not always holding his lightsaber. So, how does he carry it?  Not many scenes in the Star Wars …

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The darksaber is a unique type of lightsaber wielded by the Mandalore but is this one-of-a-kind weapon any stronger than a traditional lightsaber? In specific scenarios, yes, the darksaber is stronger. It is heavier, allowing the wielder to deliver heavier strikes. It can super-heat beskar, the famously impenetrable metal. But like any weapon, the advantages …

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There is no specific size for a lightsaber hilt’s length and width. For example, Yoda’s lightsaber hilt was substantially smaller, given his size. On the other end of the spectrum, Count Dooku’s famed curved hilt was slightly longer, which best fit his fighting style.  Lightsaber hilts vary in length, width, and weight, depending on the …

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Most Jedi keep their lightsabers clipped onto a belt on their left side. Though there have been other ways to carry them, this is the most common. They’ve also used sheathes across their backs, (for saberpikes and sometimes broadsabers), as the hilts were too long to carry on their hip easily. The riflesaber was also …

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A variety of high-tech weapons exist in Star Wars, yet the Jedi primarily use lightsabers. You may ask why Jedi need lightsabers, and why don’t they seem to need weapons like blasters? Lightsabers are much more than combat weapons; they’re also part of a Jedi’s identity.  Most Jedi need lightsabers because using one lessens their …

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Whenever I look up lightsabers (or anything Star Wars), I find one of several ads pop up. All to do with buying your own lightsaber. Founded in 2008 by Phillip Isherwood, Saberforge has gone from a one man hobbyist working in a closet to a whopping 15,000 feet of shops and roughly 50 employees, located …

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One of the fascinating aspects of Star Wars is lightsabers. Unlike any other, they’re a weapon and are often inextricably linked to the Jedi Order that created them. With the ability to cut through almost anything, it’s hard not to wonder at various aspects of the life cycle of a Star Wars lightsaber. Let us …

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Jedi Grand Master Yoda was an uncontested legend in the Star Wars universe.  He had approximately 900 years to amass all the knowledge and skills he was known for.  During the many centuries that Master Yoda lived through, he certainly bore witness to many changes.  He trained multiple generations of upcoming Jedi in the way …

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Why can’t a Jedi use the Force to turn off Lightsabers? Well, let’s find out! We’ll look at what turning off their lightsaber means, why they can’t use the Force to do it easily, and Why Jedi don’t deactivate Lightsabers to avoid being blocked? Can Jedi use the Force to Turn Off a Lightsaber? After …

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