Who has the best Designed sabers?

[Pullo]

I don't mean among the saber building community, I mean in the Star Wars universe. Who does everyone thinks has the better designed sabers? The prequel trilogy, the classic or the EU? To me there are definitely differences, the classic trilogy sabers are very functional and sort of industrial looking whereas the prequel sabers seem more elegant and designer style. From what little I know of them, the EU sabers seem to be more diverse than the movie sabers such as sabers built using a rancor tooth or something.
For me I think the prequels have the edge, but thats just my preference.

[$tarkiller]

Personally, I think the EU has the best designs. Mara Jade, Dara Jade, Kyle Katarn, Desann, The imperial Knight, the Yun, etc are all a little more intricate than the classics or prequel trilogy.

[TimeRender]

Well I'm an OT purist, but I'm going to have to admit that the EU has some of the best looking sabers. OT is a close second. PT sabers just don't impress me at all... And don't get me started on double bladed sabers... Blech!

[Vos Malek]

I'd have to say the prequels. My favorite saber design ever is the Obi TPM. 2nd is the Qui-gon saber and third would be Darth Sidious.

[Nineteen]

Even though I voted for the EU, I think it is at an unfair advantage. It has a lot more opportunities for different saber designs than is possible in 6 movies. The movies just cover too little of the time period, and offer only a few saber designs of some major Jedi of that time. To me, it's an unfair poll.

But between the OT and PT, I would have to say the PT. Those sabers are much more streamlined and less "clunky" than Obi, Vader/Anakin, or Luke sabers, and streamlined is my preference.

[Enolmano]

Sidious. Case proven.

^^

[Invisas1979]

I'd go with EU but the Maul is the best of the PT sabers and is better than all the OT sabers. IMO

[Mobius]

But between the OT and PT, I would have to say the PT. Those sabers are much more streamlined and less "clunky" than Obi, Vader/Anakin, or Luke sabers, and streamlined is my preference.

The thing you have to take into account there is that different sabers for different forms. Form V (Djem So) Focuses on brute strength aggression and power to break through your opponents defenses and Anakin, Vader, and Luke are all well known practitioners of this form. big and "clunky" is a basic requirement for the style enabling the wielder to maintain a solid grip on the saber.

That being said I am a die hard OT fan. I like the look of the PT sabers too but my loyalties lie in the OT

[Lan-Ja Hamil]

I voted for prequel. There are a lot more Jedi so there are more styles of sabers. They also look more elegant.

[Shadar Al'Niende]

Even though I voted for the EU, I think it is at an unfair advantage. It has a lot more opportunities for different saber designs than is possible in 6 movies. The movies just cover too little of the time period, and offer only a few saber designs of some major Jedi of that time. To me, it's an unfair poll.

But between the OT and PT, I would have to say the PT... and streamlined is my preference.

'nuff said...couldn't have said it better myself...