Jedi Handbook, page 47, paragraph 4:
"When deactivated, a lightsaber appears as a polished metallic handle, about 30 centimeters long, lined with control studs. At the press of a button the energy contained within is liberated and forms as a shaft of pure energy about a meter long. The saber hums and scintillates with a distinct sound. Its shimmering blade is capable of cutting through almost anything, save for the blade of another lightsaber."
There is no need for a crossbar, and it definitely gets in the way of easy storage. As a Jedi travels lightly, it pays to have no unnecessary baggage or hindrances. |
