In the Star Wars universe, all lightsabers are highly coveted weapons for several reasons. When Luke Skywalker first held Anakin's lightsaber, Obi-Wan Kenobi told him it was "an elegant weapon for a more civilized time." Ever since then, the lightsaber has been a symbol of Star Wars – the brilliant blues and greens have been an expression of hope, while the blood–red hues of the Sith lightsabers have sparked terror across the galaxy. Elegant they may be, but the lightsaber is far from simple.
The mechanical construction of a lightsaber is relatively straightforward, but its power comes from the rare kyber crystal contained within. According to various projects from Star Wars canon, wielding a lightsaber is less like holding a sword than it is directing a current of power. This bond between the Jedi and the lightsaber explains why specific blades have become venerated. Over the years, many lightsaber types – and specific lightsaber combat forms – have been seen in canon. From the lightsabers of the original trilogy and the rest of the Skywalker Saga to some adapted from Legends, here is every canon lightsaber model in Star Wars.
