Just picked up my first Kia Kaha blade...verdict is: Feather light, quiet as a mouse on entry, super comfortable shaft & top grip, nice amount of surface area to grab the water, and to top it off it looks good - my new go-to blade.

And the descriptions I edited in my head, but will keep for entertainment value
"Strong enough for a man but made for a woman" (because the shaft & grip fit really well)

"Go with black for a James Bond style blade - strong & silent for sneak attacks...although you're likely to be the one out front"