Arguably, The Stranger or Qimir, was probably the most redeeming part of the Acolyte series, hey it's still Star Wars right? Happy that most premium sabre manufacturers decided to include this design. Would be a little difficult to complete a Qimir cosplay without it.
The hilt feels good in hand and the scale is just right vs the Galaxy's Edge version which is slightly larger diameter. Neopixel is the ONLY way to go when recreating any SW character. I know it's more money, but the emotional aspect is well worth the stretch.
I plan to add some weathering but will wait until post training as the inevitable scratches will tell two stories, 1) the durability of the sabre, 2) the scratches and dings will add some realism as a prop.
If there was a time to invest in your collection, now is that moment. If you want a Qimir sabre, who knows how long it will be available. The Stranger didn't exactly become a household SW name after all.