Dissident Mk2

The leather grip is what sold me — it sits perfectly in hand, and the light weathering on the pommel gives it that battle-worn feel without looking fake. The brushed silver around the switch catches light nicely, and it's got heft but balances well. Honestly, this one's already my go-to.

I was worried the weathered look would feel rough, but the pommel has a nice, worn-in texture that fits the hilt perfectly. The brushed silver on the switch catches the light just enough to make the dark shroud pop. This thing is a work of art that actually feels solid to swing.

The weathered shroud emitter really gives it a distinctive look, and the brushed silver accents on the switch pop nicely against the darker body. The pommel’s lightly weathered finish feels more textural than I expected, which is a nice touch. Only minor gripe is the leather grip could be a bit thic