with time and constant handling

i know, you probably can't stand the less than perfect condition it's in now.
many people can't...
however, it's not really a flawed tool
but a cosmetic issue, which has it's advantages.
try thinking of what you have now
as signs of adding personalized character to your tool.
through these signs of wear,
you have actually created the badges of merit
which can only be earned through the works of your labor.
the advantages of these random personalized imprints,
is that you will recognize it instantly.
and nobody can take that away from you.
and because you alone will know the true working condition of your tool,
you will not raise an eye when it's put in use.
deception of age created by it's worn condition.
really has a positive side to things.
one only needs to know how to accept imperfections
(no matter how bad they look on the outside),
as the key to graceful personal aging.
it's what's on the inside that counts.