Whether by design or happenstance the knife exhibits a balance that is perfect, namely directly beneath the two rearmost spacers...held blade down or on either side.

The knife simply feels light and easy to handle and as such is my using knife.



The stone came with the sheath and has not been touched by a blade, pretty much pristine as was the sheath, of interest is the sheath had been soaked in an oil when produced and when I soaked the sheath in warm water to fit the knife it dried whilst still holding the oil and shape.
And the smell is one I have not smelt on leather since I was a lad, as the current leather produced simply does not smell the same.