I agree about the weathering. Everytime I see a weathered lightsaber I just think to my self ? WoW !!! :o Also I think that weathering on a lightsaber gives it more character and increases it's style dramaticly. Plus the look of a weathered hilt implies to me that their is a great story behind it. Or some kind of legend or great mystery. A clean lightsaber is nice but a weathered lightsaber is the best way to go in my opinion !!!