Cortosis-weave

Cortosis-weave was a swordsmithing technique commonly used on high-quality vibroblades and other melee weapons when combat with opponents wielding lightsabers was considered to be likely. It also was a descriptor for equipment that had been crafted utilizing cortosis ore. Cortosis-weave was employed primarily because it made the weapon able to withstand lightsaber blows. They could also be fashioned into armor or other gear. Weapons needed very little cortosis to be effective but armor required a substantially larger amount. The greater quantity provided an additional benefit to wearers though—a lightsaber would deactivate after contact was made with cortosis armor. Cortosis was extremely rare though and, thus, extremely expensive, resulting in few weapons and armor made with it. Several cultures developed various techniques for insulating traditional melee weapons against such sparring damage, but the art of bonding cortosis to blades in such a manner was first perfected by Echani weaponsmiths sometime prior to the Mandalorian Wars.
==Appearances==
*Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
*Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords
*Star Wars: The Old Republic
* Star Wars: Jedi Council: Acts of War
* Star Wars: Republic: Show of Force
*Purge
*Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
*Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast 
==Sources==
*Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
*Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords: Prima Official Game Guide
*Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide
*Star Wars: Age of Rebellion Core Rulebook
Category:Armor enhancements
Category:Cortosis weaponry
Category:Manufacturing technology
Category:Weapon components