Double-bladed sword

The Double-bladed sword was a mêlée weapon of ancient design that predated the use of the modern vibroblade and vibrosword. Based in part on the quarterstaff, a weapon of even earlier origins, the double-bladed sword consisted of two opposing blades set at differing directions and connected by a hilt that was generally longer then that which would have been used on two separate swords.

Somewhat ungainly because of the extra weight in the blades, the double-bladed sword required more strength and finesse to wield then conventional blades or quarterstaves, but they were much more effective in mêlée combat when used by an expert.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords