Why are weathered lightsabers so popular?

lightsabers from various companies

Weathering is: scratching, scuffing, tarnishing, damaging or otherwise aging of a lightsaber hilt. The intention of weathering is make the hilt look used, as if it’s been battle-worn, or just make it look like it’s not brand new, ‘right out of the lightsaber factory’, so to speak. Watch Why are weathered lightsabers so popular? on … Read more

What is lightsaber weathering? | Lightsaber Terminology

Roman Props MK1 lightsaber (weathered)

Lightsaber weathering describes a lightsaber hilt with a used, battle worn, or aged appearance. Weathering follows the tradition and inspiration of George Lucas’ Original Star Wars Trilogy, where many characters possess and use items that appear used or even worn out. A lightsaber hilt can be weathered various ways including: scratching, scuffing, tarnishing, rusting, etc. … Read more