'This is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. An elegant weapon, for a more... civilized age.” ObiWan MayThe4thBeWithYou
fans have adopted May 4 as “Star Wars Day.” The idea has taken hold enough to have even branched into purist factions who honor the day as a celebration of all things, and stricter, more orthodox sects who choose to only acknowledge the Light Side on May the Fourth and all then dedicate a day to all things Dark Side on “Revenge of the Fifth.” No matter where you fall in this theological divide, there is one thing we can all agree on: Lightsabers are cool.
The lightsaber is simply the greatest fantasy weapon of all time. It’s iconic, it’s instantly recognizable , and it’s been the source of enthusiastic frustration for hardcore fans for decades. From toys that don’t quite cut it to DIY attempts at the real deal, they have been a puzzle for engineers and cosplayers alike. Let’s look at some of the fantasy and reality behind the ultimate Jedi weapon, and how close we are to wielding them in the real world.
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