The winner of the Most Recognizable Object from Star Wars deserves to be written thus: Ever since that moment in A New Hope when Luke first ignites his "father's light-saber," one of the most recognizable symbols of Star Wars has been the lightsaber, tool of the Jedi and weapon of the Sith. Every time you see one in media, or even a cheap knockoff of one, you immediately think, "Star Wars!" And this popularity goes beyond fans of the franchise. From Wikipedia: