Lightsaber

In the Star Wars universe, the lightsaber, a sword with a three-foot long colored energy beam for a blade, is the weapon of both the Jedi and the Sith.

About The Lightsaber
This was the Jedi and Sith's preferred weapon. It could cut through virtually anything save for a handful of exotic and expensive metals and a few natural substances. It is powered on the inside by a colored crystal which channels the energy into a blade and also gives the blade its color.

Lightsaber Colors
Lightsaber blades come in many colors, depending on the crystal powering it.

Blade colors seen in the films: Blade colors seen in the Expanded Universe and elsewhere:
 * Blue
 * Green
 * Purple
 * Red
 * Yellow
 * Orange
 * Silver
 * Viridian (silvery-green)

Lightsaber Varieties

 * Standard Lightsaber- The most commonly used type.
 * Double-Bladed Lightsaber- A lightsaber that produces a blade from both ends of the hilt.
 * Curved-hilt lightsaber- A standard lightsaber with a curved hilt.
 * Lightsaber Pike- A long pole with a saber emitter on the end that produces a short lightsaber blade.
 * Lightsaber Whip- Lightsaber with a blade that is long and flexible.

Cutting Ability
Lightsabers are well-known for their ability to cut through almost anything except for a few things, such as cortosis metal, phrik metal, Mandalorian iron and Zillo beast scales.