It is not very heavy. The blade is a little heavier than the stone/shale so it is well balanced. I was going to place a wooden back on the handle but that would throw the balance off and I needed it to hold well on my leg and also to be comfortable when I wear it. I have chosen to use an thine layer of epoxy on the back to cut down on the weight and to keep it flat and simple. I am not sure but I may carve some simplified Celtic design into the back.
I left that project for a few days and now have started on my first Targe. I have most of the brass cut and ready to stretch the black leather on the wood frame.
I will post a picture as I go along....unless I make a bollocks of it.