alternative Jedi weapons

[Thx1138]

Take a flashlight and lay it across the top of a fist so you can visualize it.

[CRMcNeill]

[Thx1138]

Well leverage isn't an issue with a lightsaber since even a little contact can be deadly. I had also visualized that while using this saber type the jedi would wear an cortosis or prink gauntlet in the off hand to block an opponents lightsaber with.

[CRMcNeill]

There are multiple instances in the films of blade locking, where the duelists are applying leverage via blade-to-blade contact. Why exactly that is with a purely energy weapon, I can't say, unless the field has some sort of static effect that functions like a physical barrier. But in any case, a lightsaber worn across the back of the knuckles in the manner you describe would be at a serious disadvantage in such a contest. YMMV, but I see a couple other issues as well.
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[Thx1138]

I had thought of it being used in more of a mix of boxing and lightsaber combat, that is why the cortosis Gauntlet is there to block attacks as well as another weapon for attack. I had the image of what kind of lightsaber a very strong alien species would use such as a wookiee or a gamorran who would use their strength more in a fight than a lightsaber.

[CRMcNeill]

I could see it more like standard brass knuckles, with the lightsaber gripped as normal, but with the knuckle rings there to protect the wielder's hand if he wanted to make a hilt strike.

The trade-off with an integrated gauntlet is that, while it does protect the hand and/or wrist, you trade off a lot of flexibility. The lightsaber is essentially locked into a single grip position that eliminates the possibility of quick stance changes, such as reversing the blade, or passing the blade to your off-hand.
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"No set of rules can cover every situation. It's expected that you will make up new rules to suit the needs of your game." - The Star Wars Roleplaying Game, 2R&E, pg. 69, WEG, 1996.

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[Jedi Skyler]

When I first read the description, I'd thought he was talking about something more along the lines of a push dagger of some sort.

You DEFINITELY wouldn't have the same kind of control with this weapon that you would with a lightsaber actually held in your hand.

[Thx1138]

Well every lightsaber is unique to the crafter and each crafter will be able to use it to the maximum potential. If anything, this lightsaber would be used in conjunction with heavy armor allowing the jedi to wade through combat like a tank absorbing damage and then dealing it out. the control would be mostly the same since most of a lightsabers precise movements come from the movement of the Jedi's wrist. In fact it might also be a better design for a more dexterous Jedi since when you hold something in your hand, your wrist movement is slightly less then when not holding something, since the saber is on the knuckle instead of in the hand, the limits on wrist movement is better than a held saber.

[CRMcNeill]

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