I just finished my own DIY project. I had a bit of goat horn, an extra Tiger's eye stone and some errant copper wire around the house, OH! and a bit too much time on my hands. I order a blank and began "K-niffing" as my brother calls it. The sheath is hollowed out poplar with a deer hide cover. My problem is the weight, as she is bit heavy in the stern, I keep her within my jacket compartment. How is the weight and balance of your lovely blade? IMG_0878.jpgIMG_0879.jpgIMG_0884.jpg