As cool as Kylo Ren's crossguard lightsaber is in the sequel trilogy, it's definitely been topped in recent years thanks to ...

Ren’s weapon is a modified variation of an ancient lightsaber known as a “crossguard lightsaber.” The lightsaber rifle is arguably the coolest and most hardcore variation of the weapon in ...

Certain lightsabers are perfectly designed for this tactic. Kylo Ren's crossguard, for example, could be used to pin an opponent down while he slides his blade down their own... and a simple twist ...

The hilt itself appears to be the same, complete with crossguard blades and the ability to fold up. It will also produce sound effects and illuminate blue when a lightsaber blade is added.