Lightfoils, which were small lightsaber variants, featured a hilt designed for single-handed use and produced a thin plasma blade. These weapons are thought to have been developed by the ancient Sith, possibly concurrently with the Makashi style of lightsaber combat. By the era of the Clone Wars, the Jedi had mostly ceased using them, preferring shoto lightsabers. Yet, they remained prevalent among the saber rakes found within the Tapani sector.