Ben Kenobi’s lightsaber in Episode IV: A New Hope is the same weapon Obi-Wan carried during the final days of the Republic and the fall of the Jedi. Crafted during his years as a Jedi Knight, the hilt features a weathered, utilitarian design with a ribbed grip and prominent emitter, reflecting an older era of Jedi craftsmanship.
 
After surviving Order 66, Obi-Wan took the name Ben Kenobi and went into exile on Tatooine, keeping his lightsaber hidden for decades. By the time of A New Hope, the weapon shows signs of age and use, symbolizing a Jedi who has endured loss, failure, and patience. When Obi-Wan finally ignites it again aboard the Death Star, the lightsaber represents the quiet return of the Jedi and the passing of wisdom to the next generation.