What is a Lightsaber Pommel?

The pommel of a lightsaber is crafted from a single piece of durable metal, giving it the expected heft of such a feature, but since the entirety of the saber’s weight came from its hilt, it did not functionally add to the graceful swings of the weapon.

While the pommel served a functional purpose in the function of the saber itself, acting as a housing for a backup energy source or competing many of the dozens of necessary circuits, many fighters would slip the use of the pommel as a blunt, non-lethal weapon into their combat styles, in an attempt to needlessly take a life during less severe fights.

The appearance of the pommel during the saber’s construction would essentially come down to the choices of its master, be they aesthetic or functional. Often times, the apprentice would craft their saber to closely resemble their master’s as a sign of respect.

A Jedi Knight, sworn to defend those who cannot defend themselves would seldom draw their blades outside of battle. Much of their conflict could be resolved with a simple mind trick on a weaker willed adversary. Their sabers were effective for combat, but drew much of their inspiration from the lightsaber’s initial use as a ceremonial instrument. Pommels would be more streamlined and elegant, completing the look of a saber as a whole, with no real draw of attention.

A Sith lord, fueled by anger and easily turned aggressor in many a situation, may often decorate their pommels more ornately, featuring spikes, claws, or a heavier, weighted cap, giving their saber a look as aggressive as its wielder. Many of the sabers seen in movies showed us Sith lords with once-Jedi masters, perhaps this influenced the craftsmanship of their weapon and giving their sabers a flair of elegance amidst their aggressive and scarred Sith tradition?

At Ultrasabers, we’ve crafted sabers that have drawn inspiration from the craftsmanship of both the Jedi and Sith through the years. Because every piece of our sabers is MHS compatible, many fans will purchase several sabers and combine them into a weapon that truly embodies their destiny.

Our most popular Sith style pommel is the spiked aggressor coming from the Scorpion. The pommel brings a weight to the hilt that balances the swing of your Ultrasaber, and a real back-up weapon to the fight.

As for the wielders of the light side of the force, a strikingly similar pommel is found at the base of the noble Guardian. Similarly to the malicious spikes of the Scorpion, the Guardian’s pommel brings the more elegant, squared turreted design to the battlefield, and provides a similar balance to the saber while in combat.