I had a mini 25 and it was like your 14, feathers, short handle that just didn't feel right. I wanted a mini to carry and use and the 27 feels much better in the hand. Maybe that is why the 27 has been added to the Randall lineup (?). Randall sheaths are great of course but having a stone pouch and stone the size of Chiclet

on a knife this small didn't really look right to me. Plus I am big Paul Long fan.