Is a Vibroblade possible?

"Vibroblades" or more commonly known as ultrasonic blades already exist in real life. They use some sort of vibrational element, typically a piezoelectric module, to to vibrate a blade at ultrasonic frequencies (~40kHz). Most commonly they are used for fine detail hobby work or manufacturing.
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Can a lightsaber cut through a Vibroblade?

It is known in the Knights of the Old Republic series that vibroblades were made from a special material that couldn't be cut by lightsabers.
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How does a Vibroblade work?

A vibroblade resembled a short sword with a high-tech look and feel and consisted of the same basic design as other vibroweapons: the weapon's hilt or handle usually contained a compact ultrasonic vibration generator, causing the blade to vibrate at an incredible speed, making even the slightest glancing blow become a ...
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Can vibrations cut?

Vibration cutting is used to break up shavings, in working difficult materials (stainless and heat-resistant steels), and in cutting materials by vibrating saws and shears.
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Do high frequency swords exist?

The HF blade also saw high usage among soldiers during the 2010s, as several cybernetic bodyguards were seen using them to cut down enemy soldiers in 2018. Raiden, armed with a high-frequency blade.
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The Mandalorian's Vibroblade FULLY Explained



What is a vibro weapon?

A vibro weapon was any bladed weapon whose blade was made more dangerous by the power of a rapid augmented vibro-motor, which turned the wielder's slightest motion into a powerful and potentially lethal stroke.
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Why is the Darksaber heavy?

It's actually Wren who explains why, exactly, the Darksaber is so heavy. In an episode of Star Wars: Rebels, she remarks, "Energy constantly flows through the crystal. You're not fighting with a simple blade as much as you are directing a current of power. Your thoughts, your actions, they become energy.
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Is Cortosis a canon?

Cortosis first appeared in the Legends continuity novel, I, Jedi by Michael A. Stackpole released in 1998 which revealed it was a lightsaber-resistant material. The material was then made canon when it appeared in A New Dawn, a novel by John Jackson Miller released in 2014.
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What did Jedi use before lightsabers?

In short, the early Jedi Order started with metal swords, then progressed to swords forged (and artificially hardened/sharpened) with Force powers before then moving onto proto-Lightsabers and finally Lightsabers proper.
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What can Vibroblades cut through?

How Did Vibroblades Work? A Lightsaber's blade is super-heated energy capable of cutting through almost anything. This means that it usually cuts through almost anything by simply melting through it.
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What is the Muramasa blade?

In popular culture, Muramasa swords have been often depicted as cursed swords with demonic powers. Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook said that Muramasa "was a most skillful smith but a violent and ill-balanced mind verging on madness, that was supposed to have passed into his blades.
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Is 1045 steel good for a sword?

1045 steel has a carbon content of 0.45% and is generally regarded as the minimal carbon content needed to make a functional sword blade which is suitable for light to moderate cutting. It is softer and easier for a craftsman to work with and thus is often used to create swords intended for lower price points.
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Who has a Crossguard lightsaber?

Ezra Bridger found an ancient green-bladed crossguard lightsaber on Malachor during the Galactic Civil War, but it broke when he activated it. The one that could have influenced Kylo Ren's decision to build his own crossguard lightsaber is Darth Atrius'.
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Why does the Mandalorian knife vibrate?

The vibroblade vibrates or “sings” and can be designed as a knife, dagger or sword. The vibrating quality makes the blade super-effective in slashing through substances a normal cutting weapon could not penetrate, such as stormtrooper armor.
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Can Vibroweapons block lightsabers?

Vibrostaff. A Neimoidian vibro mace contained one 2.5 foot long blade, sharpened to a razor's edge, that could be activated instantly. The blades' cortosis weaves allowed it to parry the blows of lightsabers, energy swords, or blaster bolts.
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Is cortosis stronger than Beskar?

Cherished for its incredible strength and durability, beskar was notable for being able to withstand blows from even a lightsaber, and was commonly thought to be nearly indestructible, making beskar more prized than durasteel or cortosis.
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What is stronger than Beskar?

Of the two fictional metals, vibranium is far more effective at deflecting physical blows and absorbing forceful impacts. Vibranium's ability to absorb and store kinetic energy makes it more adaptable rather than just durable. When it comes to strength, however, beskar has got vibranium beat.
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Can lightsabers cut through Beskar?

The fact that lightsabers can't cut through beskar isn't new in Star Wars, even if it is surprising to see on-screen. In Legends, the Sith Lord Exar Kun once tried to break into Freedon Nadd's tomb, which was built out of beskar.
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Does the Darksaber have a Kyber crystal?

Black Kyber Crystals

The only occurrence of a true black kyber crystal was the Darksaber. The Darksaber was a lightsaber created by the only Mandalorian to be a Jedi, Tarre Vizsla.
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Will Grogu get the Darksaber?

The rules of the Darksaber have been rocky in Star Wars canon, but with Grogu's connection to Clan Vizsla and Din's Mandalorian connection, there's a chance Grogu could be the heir to the Darksaber. That said, there are other ways Grogu could become the next Mandalorian Jedi while wielding his own lightsaber.
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Is Din Djarin Force-sensitive?

9 Din Djarin Is Force-Sensitive

But Mandalorians are trained to have Jedi-like reflexes to be able to overpower them, some of their armor and weapons even mimic Jedi abilities, like their sonic repulsors that knock objects away like a Force push.
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What can block a lightsaber?

Every Star Wars Material That Can Block Lightsabers
  • Beskar. The most well-known example of a lightsaber-resistant material, beskar is inexorably tied to Mandalorian culture. ...
  • Zillo Beast Hide. ...
  • Elite Praetorian Guard Armor and Weapons. ...
  • Cortosis. ...
  • Phrik. ...
  • Neuranium. ...
  • Orbalisk Carapace. ...
  • Yuuzhan Vong Weapons and Armor.
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Can vibrations increase cutting power?

The amplitude of vibration in terms of acceleration (g) increases with increase in feed rate which results in increased dynamic cutting force. The increase in dynamic cutting force is associated with reduction in the stiffness of the cutting tool.
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What are Magnaguard staffs made of?

The electrostaffs used by these MagnaGuards were manufactured by Baktoid Armor Workshop and were used to swiftly kill opponents. They were lined with focusing rods along the shaft that fed into a power cell and electromagnetic field generator that energized a power cycling coil.
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