This knife is perfectly balanced and sits in my hand wonderfully.  My fiancé got me this knife as a Christmas present and I will admit when I first saw it I didn't think I was going to like it.  It is longer than I normally prefer in an all around "utility " knife and that normally means it will sit weird in my hand resulting in cuts to my hand.  Boy was I surprised when I got the knife out of the package and held it; perfect feel in my hand!  It sits so nicely, is just the right weight and once I'm holding it doesn't seem too long.  If you have been searching for the perfect knife  , especially if you are female or have smaller hands, then you have got to give this one a try!!